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Zach Lavine Drops Game-High 25 Points During Victory
Scoring did not come as easy for Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine as it has in his last handful of outings, but Lavine turned his 8-for-21 shooting performance -- which included going 1-for-9 from three-point range -- into a 25-point showing in Saturday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. The outing marks Lavine’s 21st time […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBruno Fernando To Miss Third Straight Game
Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando has already been ruled out for Sunday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets due to personal reasons. While Fernando drew a start in eight of last nine appearances, he averaged just 13.6 minutes per contest in that span. Alex Len continues to have increased fantasy value with Fernando sidelined, even as […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGarrett Temple, Wilson Chandler Both Questionable For Sunday
The Brooklyn Nets could be getting some significant assistance on the wing for Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks with both Garrett Temple and Wilson Chandler tagged as questionable to take the floor. Temple missed Friday’s game due to a right knee contusion, while Chandler sat out Friday due to a tight left hamstring. Should […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaMychal Green Questionable To Suit Up Sunday
Los Angeles Clippers power forward JaMychal Green has picked up a questionable designation for Sunday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets due to a right knee contusion. Green has averaged 24.2 minutes on a nightly basis over his last six games, having reeled off a double-double as a reserve in two of his last four outings. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHassan Whiteside Sidelined For Saturday’s Contest
Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to an illness. Whiteside’s absence marks his fourth of the season and first since Nov. 23, as Anthony Tolliver is likely to see an extended workload with him on the sidelines. Whiteside has been on an extraordinary […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarcus Morris, Dennis Smith Jr. Up In The Air For Sunday
New York Knicks power forward Marcus Morris and point guard Dennis Smith Jr. have both been deemed questionable to play in Sunday’s game versus the Miami Heat. Morris is dealing with a sore neck that has cost him each of the team’s previous three contests, while Smith has missed each of the last eight games […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPascal Siakam, Marc Gasol Questionable To Play Sunday
The Toronto Raptors could be receiving some much needed reinforcements for Sunday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs with the duo of power forward Pascal Siakam and center Marc Gasol both receiving questionable designations. Head coach Nick Nurse wasn’t reassuring in his optimism concerning the status of either player, but their designation at least indicates […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyrie Irving On Track To Return Sunday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving hasn’t suited up since Nov. 14, but that all appears to be coming to a close Sunday when the team faces the Atlanta Hawks. Irving has officially been given a probable designation as he makes his way back from a right shoulder impingement that has derailed his first season […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal, Thomas Bryant Questionable To Play Sunday
The Washington Wizards could get back two key components of their roster for Sunday’s game versus the Utah Jazz in the duo of shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Thomas Bryant. Beal has missed each of the team’s past five games due to a leg injury, while Bryant has been on the shelf since Dec. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAnthony Davis To Miss Saturday’s Contest
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a back/glute injury. Kyle Kuzma will enter the starting five in his place and will likely see a considerable workload with LeBron James and Danny Green both also sidelined. Davis sustained a scary fall during […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTrae Young, De’Andre Hunter Both Questionable For Sunday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and small/power forward De’Andre Hunter have both picked up a questionable designation for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Young is dealing with left hamstring pain, while Hunter has pain in his right foot. Young has seen an immense offensive workload over the last five contests, but was slowed […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKyle Korver Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver will be unavailable for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to back soreness. Korver’s fantasy value has been intrinsically tied to the three-point shot this season, with 138 of his 170 field-goal attempts having come from behind the arc. At just 16.4 minutes per game -- which […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLeBron James, Danny Green To Miss Saturday’s Game
The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of being severely short-handed for Saturday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder as both LeBron James and Danny Green have been ruled out. James is dealing with an illness, while Green is hampered with right hip soreness. Head coach Frank Vogel announced that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Rajon Rondo […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoP.J. Tucker Ruled Out For Remainder Of Saturday
Houston Rockets small/power forward P.J. Tucker will miss the remainder of Saturday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during the first half. Danuel House entered the starting five to kick off the second half in his place, as Tucker finished with one rebound in his two minutes prior […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarkieff Morris Cleared To Return For Saturday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons power forward/center Markieff Morris has been given the thumbs up to return to action for Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls following a seven-game absence due to a foot injury. His return likely caps the fantasy value of both Sekou Doumbouya and Christian Wood, both of whom have seen increased minutes with Morris […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Favors, J.J. Redick Ruled Out For Saturday
The New Orleans Pelicans will be severely short-handed for Saturday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics as the duo of power forward/center Derrick Favors and shooting guard J.J. Redick will join point guard Jrue Holiday on the sidelines. Favors departed Friday’s game with a hamstring injury, paving the way for rookie Jaxson Hayes to collect his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDoug McDermott, Jakarr Sampson Fill In, Combine For 24 Points
With Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis scratched due to a back ailment, the duo of Doug McDermott and Jakarr Sampson stepped in to collect 24 points during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Sampson drew the start and made all four field goals that he attempted, finishing with eight points and five rebounds across […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCoby White Drops 23 Points Off Bench
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Coby White continued to be instant offense for the team’s second unit during Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, sinking five made threes en route to a 23-point showing. For the first time since late November, White has scored in double figures in three straight games, having also added five boards […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoZach Lavine Sinks Eight Triples, Drops 43 Points In Loss
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine remained scorching hot from the field during Friday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers, finishing with 43 points on 14-for-23 shooting overall, including going 8-for-13 from long range. Lavine’s offensive eruption marks his eighth time going for 35 or more points in an outing this season, as he also added […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAaron Holiday Keys Second Unit With 19-Point Showing
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday returned to a bench role for Friday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls, even as Malcolm Brogdon remained sidelined. Holiday was uber-efficient during his 30 minutes of action, shooting 8-for-9 from the field overall en route to a 19-point outing, while turning the ball over just once in juxtaposition to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMyles Turner Sets Season Highs With 27 Points, 14 Rebounds
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner became the focal point of the team’s frontcourt once Domantas Sabonis was ruled out just prior to tip-off, allowing Turner to turn in season highs in both scoring (27) and rebounding (14) during Friday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been notoriously tossed around by opposing centers this […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaxson Hayes Notches Second Straight Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was pressed into increased duty during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks after Derrick Favors departed early due to injury. Hayes’ 29 minutes of action led to his second consecutive double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to his credit. Factoring in his 7-for-8 shooting performance and two […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoElfrid Payton Ties Season High With Five Steals
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton has taken the team’s starting point guard job and doesn’t appear to be relinquishing it anytime soon following another night of a stuffed stat sheet during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Payton collected 15 points on 7-for-17 shooting, including seven assists, six rebounds and a season-high-tying […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTaj Gibson Pours In Season-High 19 Points During Defeat
New York Knicks power forward/center Taj Gibson saw a larger role in the team’s offense during Friday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with both Julius Randle and Marcus Morris unavailable. He finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor en route to a 19-point showing, which set a new season high. He also corralled eight […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLonzo Ball Ties Season High With 11 Assists In Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball notched his fifth double-double of the season during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks. Ball’s fantasy value has been on a straight upward trajectory since entering the starting five nine contests ago, having since averaged 16.8 points, 6.7 assists and 6.3 rebounds on a nightly basis in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Ingram Drops Game-High 28 Points In Victory
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram continued to pace his squad in scoring while taking on increased assist duties during Friday’s win over the New York Knicks. Without Jrue Holiday (elbow) available, Ingram has become an even more lethal fantasy asset, going for 28 points, nine assists and six rebounds across his 39 minutes. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTroy Brown Notches Second Straight Double-Double
As of four games ago, Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Troy Brown had just one double-double to his credit in his NBA career. As of Friday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, he has four, having rattled off three double-doubles in his last four outings, including an 18-point, 10-rebound showing Friday. Brown saw at least 35 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJohn Collins Impresses With 15-Point, 15-Rebound Showing
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins played just 28 minutes during Friday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, but he took advantage of his time on the floor to collect 15 points and 15 rebounds, marking his fifth double-double of the season. In addition to his work on the glass, Collins also tied his season high […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTrae Young Held Without Made Three-Point Bucket
On the heels of a historic 42-point triple-double in his previous outing, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young hit a bump in the road during Friday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards. Young led his team in scoring with 19 points, but shot 7-for-20 overall, including 0-for-7 from behind the three-point line, just the second time […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDavis Bertans Drops 14 Points In Return To Action
Washington Wizards small/power forward Davis Bertans made his return from a nine-game absence during Friday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks and collected 14 points in limited minutes off the bench. The capped playing time put a dent in his final output, but he shot 5-for-12 overall, including 3-for-8 from long range, while pulling down seven […]
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