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Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable To Play Monday
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. could make his return to the lineup Monday versus the Chicago Bulls, having missed each of the team’s past three games due to a hamstring injury. Hardaway had been in his best offensive rhythm of the season prior to the injury, averaging 18.1 points per game from […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDejounte Murray Cleared To Return For Monday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray appears on track to suit up Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks after not having been listed on the team’s initial injury report. Murray missed the Saturday showdown with Milwaukee due to personal reasons, paving the way for Derrick White to rejoin the starting five. Murray, who has shot […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCaris Levert To Sit Out Monday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris Levert has been ruled out well ahead of Monday’s game versus the Orlando Magic due to right thumb load management. Levert had surgery on the injured body part earlier this year and returned to play 16 minutes off the bench Saturday. He collected 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJrue Holiday Tagged As Questionable For Monday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday’s contest versus the Utah Jazz due to a left elbow contusion. Holiday has started each of New Orleans’ previous 32 contests, averaging 19.6 points per game this season and putting himself on pace to set a new career high […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJohn Collins, Jabari Parker, Cam Reddish All Questionable Monday
The Atlanta Hawks enter Monday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets with a whole lot of questions. The trio of John Collins, Jabari Parker and Cam Reddish have all been tagged as questionable to participate after having missed Saturday’s win over Indiana. Collins, who has starred since returning from suspension, is dealing with a back contusion […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague Given Green Light For Sunday
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a slew of players tagged as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and they got mostly positive news concerning their respective statuses. Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague, Noah Vonleh and Treveon Graham will all take the floor, with Wiggins returning from a four-game absence due to an illness. With Teague […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns will remain sidelined for Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right knee sprain. Towns’ absence has now extended into its 10th game, paving the way for Gorgui Dieng to remain among the starting five and to continue to see a sizable role on both ends of the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green To Miss Monday’s Game
The duo of D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will be sidelined for Monday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings. Shortly after tagging both players as questionable, the team decided to hold both out well ahead of time, paving the way for Alec Burks to key the offense, while Ky Bowman and Jacob Evans figure to help […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal, Ian Mahinmi Tagged As Questionable Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Ian Mahinmi have both picked up questionable tags for Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Beal has missed four of the Wizards’ past five games due to a leg injury, while Mahinmi has started each of the team’s previous 12 contests. Jordan McRae and a slew of […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTristan Thompson To Miss Sunday’s Game With Illness
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an illness. His absence -- which marks just his second of the season -- leaves the team severely short-handed in the frontcourt, as he joins Kevin Love and Larry Nance Jr. on the sidelines. John Henson will […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJimmy Butler To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a back injury. Butler popped up on the injury report roughly an hour before tip-off, as it appears his back tightened up, keeping him off the floor for the first time since Nov. 27. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green Questionable For Monday
The Golden State Warriors could be significantly short-handed once again Monday when they take on the Sacramento Kings as both D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green have been listed as questionable to take the floor. Russell has missed each of the team’s three previous games due to a shoulder ailment, although the expectation has been that […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKemba Walker To Miss Third Straight Outing
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has been preemptively ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to an illness. The absence will mark the third straight contest on the sidelines for Walker, who will likely cede way to Marcus Smart in the backcourt once again. Walker, who is yet to suit up […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustise Winslow To Continue Absence Sunday
Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow will be held out for the 15th consecutive game Sunday versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a lower back bruise. Winslow had initially been tagged as questionable, presenting optimism that he may be able to return, but his absence will push into Wednesday’s meeting with the Indiana […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoC.J. McCollum Ruled Out For Sunday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum will miss Sunday’s contest versus the Miami Heat due to an illness. Anfernee Simons figures to see an increased workload in McCollum’s absence, while Damian Lillard will presumably absorb a handful of McCollum’s shots. The illness marks the first time that McCollum has missed a game this season, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSviatoslav Mykhailiuk Ties Career High With Four Triples
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk continued his scorching hot shooting performance during Saturday’s win over the Golden State Warriors by knocking down four threes in an outing for the fifth time this season. Mykhailiuk has started each of Detroit’s past six games, having scored in double figures in five of those contests, seeing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoSekou Doumbouya Logs Second Consecutive Double-Double
Detroit Pistons power forward Sekou Doumbouya made his second career start during Saturday’s win over the Golden State Warriors and collected a double-double for the second straight outing. With the duo of Blake Griffin and Markieff Morris both out of the mix, Doumbouya saw a whopping 38 minutes, which saw him shoot 6-for-10 overall, including […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndre Drummond Packs Stat Sheet Amid Double-Double
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond collected his fifth consecutive double-double during Saturday’s win over the Golden State Warriors, accruing 14 points and 18 rebounds across his 29 minutes. Drummond’s production was stunted by foul trouble, as the big man eventually fouled out. Before his disqualification, he added three assists, three steals and two blocks, although […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoOmari Spellman Scores Career-High 23 Points Off Bench
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Omari Spellman needed just 20 minutes as a reserve during Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons to collect a career-high 23 points, shooting 8-for-11 overall, including 4-for-4 from long range. It was a stellar effort from Spellman, who added five rebounds and four steals for his best fantasy outing of […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAlec Burks Hits 14 Free Throws During 27-Point Outing
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard Alec Burks tied his career high with 14 made free throws during Saturday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, finishing with a game-high 27 points. Burks kept up the scoring production despite shifting back to the bench, a role that he is likely to reprise with D'Angelo Russell back in the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Packs Stat Sheet During Double-Double
Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. collected a double-double for the third consecutive contest during Saturday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, finishing with 11 points and 14 rebounds. The total on the glass marked Carter’s highest since Nov. 20, also managing to add three steals, two blocks and two assists to his stat line. The […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoZach Lavine Records Game-High 35 Points In Defeat
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine finished 11-for-21 from the field overall en route to a 35-point performance during his team’s loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Lavine also set a new season high with four steals, knocking down five triples and adding three assists and two rebounds to his stat line. The outing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEnes Kanter Notches Third Straight Double-Double Off Bench
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has found his groove as a reserve, collecting his third consecutive double-double during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Kanter keyed the second unit, finishing 7-for-17 from the field en route to a 17-point, 12-rebound performance. The 17 shot attempts marked a new season high, while he also added two […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGordon Hayward Compiles 24 Points During Victory
Boston Celtics small/power forward Gordon Hayward finished with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, accounting for his highest point total since returning from a fractured hand. Hayward also had five rebounds, three assists and two made triples, giving him at least five boards in each of his past six […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJayson Tatum Drops 28 Points On Uber-Efficient Shooting Night
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum rebounded from a woeful 2-for-16 shooting performance Friday by collecting a team-high 28 points on 12-for-15 shooting during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Tatum’s role in the offense has remained largely unchanged with Kemba Walker out over the previous two games, although he was able to add seven […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustin Holiday Drops 18 Points Off Bench
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Justin Holiday keyed the second unit during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, including knocking down four three-pointers. While Holiday’s production has been largely hit or miss, he added four rebounds and two steals in his 30 minutes Saturday, benefiting from Indiana getting […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAaron Holiday Ties Career High With 19 Shot Attempts In Loss
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday continued to see a sizable role in his team’s offense with Malcolm Brogdon sidelined for Saturday’s defeat to the Atlanta Hawks. Holiday collected 16 points on 5-for-19 shooting, tying his career high for most shots taken in an outing. He managed to add six assists and four rebounds, helping […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDomantas Sabonis Ties Season High With 11 Made Field Goals
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis dominated during Saturday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks to the tune of 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting, tying his season high in shots made. As has become par for the course, Sabonis collected a double-double as well, snatching 11 boards over his 34 minutes, with seven rebounds having come […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Huerter Drops Season-High 26 Points In Victory
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter had his best outing of the season during Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers, taking advantage of his increased role in the offense to shoot 10-for-18 overall, logging a season-best 26 points. Huerter snatched six rebounds, dished out five assists, hit four threes and added two steals during an […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTrae Young Drops 30 Points In First Half, Scores 41 Overall
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young saw an enormous offensive role during Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers with multiple teammates sidelined, capitalizing to the tune of 41 points on 12-for-23 shooting overall, including 5-for-13 from long range. Young had 18 points in the first quarter alone, setting the pace for a massive night of […]
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