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Jarrett Allen Delivers Massive Double-Double En Route To Win
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen had the second 20-point, 20-rebound game of his career during Monday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with 22 points and 21 rebounds across his 34 minutes of action. Without DeAndre Jordan (ankle) available off the bench, Allen was relied upon heavily, answering the call with a 9-for-10 shooting performance, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMyles Turner Sets Season High With Five Blocked Shots
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner led the league in blocked shots per game (2.7) last season, and after a somewhat slow start to 2019-20 by his standards, he recorded his first five-block game of the year during Monday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. While Turner was quiet offensively (3-for-5 shooting for seven points), his presence […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJa Morant Logs Second Career Double-Double In Defeat
Memphis Grizzlies point guard JA Morant delivered a 19-point, 10-assist outing during Monday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, giving him the second double-double of his young career. The rookie has now reeled off six consecutive performances of at least six assists, a stretch in which he has averaged 21 points per game. He is not […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. Knocks Down Career-High Six Triples
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. was limited to just 23 minutes during Monday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, but utilized that time to drill a career-high six threes. His efficiency from long range helped him set a season high with 28 points, adding five rebounds for good measure. The 20-year-old has seen his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAaron Holiday Drops 16 Points In 18 Minutes Off Bench
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday shifted back to his bench role for Monday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, but continued his torrid scoring rate by dropping 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting in just 18 minutes. With Malcolm Brogdon cleared and taking over starting point guard duties, Holiday came off the bench for the first […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoT.J. Warren Bounces Back With 26-Point Outing
Indiana Pacers small forward T.J. Warren was held to just two points Saturday, but rebounded to drop 26 points during Monday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. After having taken four shots his last time out, he went 11-for-15 from the floor, adding four rebounds and three made triples to cap off his line. His performance […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCody Zeller Will Miss Remainder Of Monday’s Contest
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller played just 17 minutes during Monday’s game against the Miami Heat before departing early due to a left hip contusion. Prior to departing, he shot 5-for-8 from the floor en route to scoring 10 points and collecting two rebounds. In his stead, Bismack Biyombo is expected to see a larger […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraymond Green Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green will be sidelined for Monday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right heel soreness. Green’s absence marks his third consecutive game on the sidelines, leaving the team likely to suit up just eight players for their outing versus the Thunder. Ky Bowman figures to remain among […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHamidou Diallo To Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Elbow Injury
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard/small forward Hamidou Diallo will be out of the mix for the next 4-6 weeks due to a hyperextended right elbow. Diallo was originally slated to miss just the next few games, but the Thunder will be playing it careful with the 21-year-old, who is now facing a lengthy absence. He […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMaximilian Kleber Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber is listed as questionable to play in Tuesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right knee contusion. Kleber has been the first forward off the bench for Dallas as of late and has carved out a role that has seen him average 8.5 points and 5.7 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRudy Gobert Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will be absent from Monday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained left ankle. Gobert also missed Utah’s previous game, which allowed Tony Bradley to enter the starting five and nearly deliver a double-double in 22 minutes. Bradley figures to see another sizable role Monday, making him a […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJosh Okogie Cleared To Suit Up Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie will rejoin the rotation for Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks after having been tagged as questionable to play due to soreness in his left knee. Okogie will come off the bench alongside Jeff Teague behind the trio of Andrew Wiggins, Jarrett Culver and Treveon Graham in the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTreveon Graham To Return Monday, Reclaim Starting Spot
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Treveon Graham has been given the green light to return to action for Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, while also earning his spot in the starting five back. Graham, who was out Saturday due to a left forearm contusion, has started 14 of the 15 games that he has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGary Trent Jr. Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. will miss Monday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls due to a right hamstring strain. Trent has seen his role in the Portland rotation fluctuate over the last week, drawing his first start of the season, in addition to playing fewer than eight minutes in three other contests. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoErsan Ilyasova To Rejoin Bucks For Monday’s Outing
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Ersan Ilyasova has been cleared to return to the mix Monday against the Utah Jazz after having missed two of the team’s three previous games due to left heel soreness. Ilyasova has been ice cold from behind the three-point arc as of late, last having made a triple Nov. 4, having […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Love To Be Sidelined For Monday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love will be absent from Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to a lower back contusion. His spot on the sidelines marks his second straight game out of the rotation and third in his last five. Larry Nance Jr. will enter the starting five in place of Love and […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDeAndre Jordan Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan will miss Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to soreness in his left ankle. His absence paves the way for Jarrett Allen to see a hefty minutes total at the center slot, increasing his DFS prospects. Jordan is missing his second game of the year, having slotted into the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGeorge Hill To Miss First Game Of 2019-20 On Monday
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without point/shooting guard George Hill for Monday’s contest against the Utah Jazz, the first time this year that the veteran has been sidelined. Hill is dealing with back spasms, presumably paving the way for Donte Divincenzo and Eric Bledsoe to see slightly increased minutes totals. Hill has shot a career-best […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaKarr Sampson To Miss Monday’s Contest
Indiana Pacers small/power forward Jakarr Sampson will miss his third consecutive game Monday versus the Memphis Grizzlies due to a sore back. Sampson, who has made seven starts during the month of November, has retained very little fantasy value even with his minutes having increased during his fifth NBA campaign. With the Pacers having returned […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/25/19): NBA DFS Lineups
With Thanksgiving on the horizon in the United States, we’re treated to an 11-game Monday slate that features a feast of all fantasy players’ favorites. No matter what type of lineup you’re looking to build, we here at RotoBaller are attempting to find you a name or two that stands out and puts you over […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoT.J. Warren Attempts Just Four Shots During 28-Minute Outing
Indiana Pacers small forward T.J. Warren was uncharacteristically quiet from the floor during Saturday’s win over the Orlando Magic. Warren, who played 28 minutes, took just four shots and finished with a season-low two points. He entered the night having averaged 15.3 shot attempts per game, but was woefully absent from the team’s offensive attack, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarkelle Fultz Dishes Out Season-High Nine Assists
Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz collected 13 points and nine assists during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. The nine dimes that Fultz compiled mark a new season high and the second most in his career, having just once recorded a double-double during his rookie year in 2017-18. Since taking over the starting point […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEvan Fournier Ties Career High With 23 Shot Attempts
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier went for a team-high 26 points during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. Fournier’s scoring marked his fourth consecutive game having exceeded the 20-point plateau, having tied his career high with 23 shot attempts. Without Nikola Vucevic in the mix, Fournier has taken on an increased offensive role […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJonathan Isaac Drops Season-High 25 Points During Defeat
Orlando Magic small/power forward Jonathan Isaac continued his torrid stretch of play with a 25-point, nine-rebound outing during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. With the team short in the frontcourt due to injuries to Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic, Isaac has taken on an increased role over the past two games and is likely […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDomantas Sabonis Records Team-High 25 Points In Win
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis paced his squad to victory with a 25-point effort during Saturday’s defeat of the Orlando Magic. In addition to his scoring, Sabonis snatched nine rebounds and added four assists, falling just one rebound short of his ninth consecutive double-double. He has been an early season breakout star for the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins Records Ninth Straight 20-Plus-Point Outing
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins dropped 21 points on 9-for-21 shooting during Saturday’s defeat to the Phoenix Suns. Wiggins has now gone for more than 20 points in each of his last nine games, having also added four rebounds, three assists and three blocks across his 36 minutes Saturday. His offensive onslaught began […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKeita Bates-Diop Scores Career-High 22 Points Off Bench
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Keita Bates-Diop saw a sizable role in his team’s rotation during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, which allowed him to go for a career-high 22 points on 9-for-18 shooting during 37 minutes off the team’s bench. Injuries forced Minnesota into a severe crunch for productive minutes, which Bates-Diop -- who […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Grabs Season-High 17 Rebounds In Defeat
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns put together yet another dominant outing during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, racking up 31 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and six made threes. The rebounds were a new season high for Towns, who has also hit multiple triples in all 14 games that he has appeared. Phoenix was […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Notches First Double-Double Of 2019-20
Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds to record his first double-double of the year during Saturday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Oubre also set a season high in minutes played (38), parlaying his time on the floor into a 25-point effort that included three made triples. He also added […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDevin Booker Records Career-High 12 Rebounds During Win
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker recorded his second double-double of the year during Saturday’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. While he came an assist shy of a triple-double, he did go off for 35 points on 12-for-26 shooting, also adding a career-high 12 rebounds. With Phoenix thin in the frontcourt without Aron Baynes and […]
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