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Jeremy Lamb Questionable To Suit Up Monday
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb has been tagged as questionable to make his return Monday against the Detroit Pistons due to a bruised right hip. Lamb was held out of the team’s defeat Saturday, paving the way for Edmond Sumner to enter the starting five. That would likely be how the Pacers role […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJoel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Monday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Monday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks due to both a sprained right ankle and sutures for a lip laceration. Embiid was held out of Saturday’s contest and the team opted to start Al Horford at the center position. While the team may […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Jones To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Miami Heat small/power forward Derrick Jones will be held out for Sunday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left groin strain that he suffered Saturday. Without Jones in the mix, expect Miami to shuffle it’s rotations around, allowing Justise Winslow to see increased minutes. Forward Duncan Robinson may also be in line for […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJulius Randle Collects Third Consecutive Double-Double
New York Knicks power forward/center Julius Randle parlayed his excellent stretch of play in 2018-19 into a new deal this offseason. Through his first three games in New York, Randle is looking like exactly what the franchise expected when it brought him aboard, even if he delivered a subdued performance during the defeat to the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJayson Tatum Nearly Tallies Double-Double During Win
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum finished just one rebound shy of a double-double during his team’s win over the New York Knicks on Saturday. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Tatum shot just 5-for-17 from the floor overall, giving him a 34.4 shooting percentage across his first three contests to open […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMitchell Robinson Perfect From Floor In 20-Minute Stint
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was not a full go for Saturday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, but he impacted the game in a major way regardless. If an ankle injury is hampering Robinson, he showed no signs during his 20 minutes in which he made all seven shots that he attempted en route […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRJ Barrett Paces Knicks With 26-Point Effort
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward RJ Barrett had his offensive arsenal on display during Saturday’s defeat to the Boston Celtics, compiling 26 points to lead the team. Barrett shot 9-for-20 overall, but knocked down 4-for-6 from three, in addition to snatching seven rebounds and adding three assists. Barrett has not only proved adept at […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKemba Walker Sinks Seven Triples In Celtics Win
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker entered Saturday’s contest against the New York Knicks having shot 3-for-14 from long range over his first two games with his new franchise. He quickly flipped the switch during Boston’s victory, sinking seven of the 12 triples that he attempted, filling up the stat sheet to the tune of […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLonzo Ball Delivers Double-Double On Eve Of Birthday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball dropped his first double-double of the 2019-20 season during Saturday’s loss to the Houston Rockets. Without Jrue Holiday active to cut into Ball’s time handling the ball, he compiled 10 assists while not committing a turnover in 36 minutes. In addition to setting up his teammates, Ball shot […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJosh Hart Goes For 23 Points In First Start Of Season
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Josh Hart entered the starting lineup in place of the injured Jrue Holiday for Saturday’s defeat against the Houston Rockets and shone across his 34 minutes of action. After a pair of impressive performances off the bench to open the season, Hart shot 8-for-17 from the floor overall vs. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJames Harden Has Woeful Shooting Night In Victory
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden was way off the mark from long range during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Harden went just 2-for-18 from behind the arc, shooting 8-for-29 overall en route to a 29-point performance. While the scoring average remained high, he snagged just four rebounds and added five assists while […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRussell Westbrook Claims 2nd Place On Triple-Double List
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook is off to a lightning fast start with his new franchise, having reeled off his second straight triple-double to open the season during Saturday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans. His 28-point, 13-assist, 10-rebound showing gave him 139 career triple-doubles, passing Magic Johnson for second most in league history. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Ingram Grabs Career-High 15 Rebounds During Loss
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram had a tremendous performance during Saturday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, delivering 35 points and 15 rebounds in his 39 minutes of action. Ingram was efficient, shooting 14-for-22 from the floor overall, including 4-for-7 from three-point range. The 15 rebounds that he accrued set a new career […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDe'Aaron Fox Cleared To Suit Up Saturday
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox had his status for Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz up in the air for much of the day, but the team determined him and his sore left hip good to go shortly prior to tip-off. Cory Joseph was expected to start should Fox have been sidelined, but it […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Jones Jr. Unlikely To Play Sunday
Miami Heat small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. departed Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks early due to a left groin strain. The severity of the injury has put his status for Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves in doubt. Jones was instant offense off the bench for Miami on Saturday, compiling 14 points on 5-for-6 shooting […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAlec Burks Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks is questionable to make his season debut during Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a sprained right ankle. Without Burks in the rotation, head coach Steve Kerr deployed both Jacob Evans and Jordan Poole for more than 20 minutes in Thursday’s season opener. Burks […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHarry Giles To Be Sidelined Saturday
The Sacramento Kings will be without power forward/center Harry Giles for Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to a sore left knee. It appeared unlikely that Giles would be able to make his season debut Saturday after limited practice participation, and with Marvin Bagley also out, the team will continue to remain thin in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevon Looney Slated To Miss Duo Of Contests
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Kevon Looney appeared on line to participate in Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but a “neuropathic condition” with his right hamstring will keep him on the shelf for at least the next two contests. The news is certainly not promising for Looney’s long-term prognosis, which when combined with […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJeremy Lamb To Miss Saturday’s Game
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a hip pointer. The team will instead tab Edmond Sumner for the starting five, further opening offensive opportunities for the remaining traditional starters. Lamb recorded 10 points on 4-for-11 in the team’s season opener Wednesday […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJonathan Isaac Saddled With Foul Trouble In Season Opener
Many have looked at the 2019-20 year as the season that Orlando Magic small/power forward Jonathan Isaac takes a significant jump forward as it pertains to his role with the franchise. He didn’t get off to a tremendous start during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing just 24 minutes due to foul trouble. In […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMarkelle Fultz Drops 12 Points Off Bench In Magic Debut
The much anticipated debut of former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz in an Orlando Magic uniform came during the team’s season-opening win Wednesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fultz made each of his first four shot attempts en route to collecting 12 points across 23 minutes, shooting 6-for-12 overall. In addition, he added six assists […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoNikola Vucevic Paces Club With Team-High 21 Points In Win
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic kicked off the 2019-20 campaign with a 21-point effort that saw him shoot 8-for-16 from the floor and lead the team in scoring. He came just a rebound shy of recording a double-double, while also pitching in three assists. Apparent was his role as the primary scorer on an Orlando […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTristan Thompson Records Double-Double In First Game Of Year
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson tied for the team high with 16 points during Wednesday’s loss in the season opener to the Orlando Magic. His stat line was right in line with where many fantasy owners envision the veteran big man finishing most nights as he went 8-for-11 from the floor and pitched in 11 […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Love Snatches 18 Rebounds In Season Opener
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love reminded the league that he remains an elite rebounder by reeling off 18 boards during Wednesday’s season-opening defeat to the Orlando Magic. While Love was quiet on the offensive end (11 points, 4-for-10 shooting overall), he also pitched in three assists across his 36 minutes. With both Tristan Thompson […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDomantas Sabonis Opens Season With Efficient Double-Double
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis had a breakout 2018-19 campaign as a 22-year-old. Now with the other starting forward slot all his in the Indiana rotation, Sabonis opened the new year by dropping 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting, adding in 13 rebounds for good measure during Wednesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. The left-hander […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLuke Kennard Drops Career-High 30 Points In Win
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Luke Kennard was instant offense off the bench during Wednesday’s season-opening win over the Indiana Pacers. Kennard set a new career high with 30 points, tying his career best with six made triples across 28 minutes. The Pistons boast a plethora of wings that will jockey for minutes throughout the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Notches Double-Double In Pacers Debut
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon acclimated himself to his new franchise in impressive fashion during Wednesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, compiling 22 points and 11 assists across 36 minutes. In addition to the dazzling offensive performance, the defensive tenaciousness that made Brogdon a highly-valued commodity was also on display. Indiana’s new point guard […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMyles Turner Goes For 25 Points In Season Opener
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner drew the tough matchup of having to slow down Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond on Wednesday, but ultimately the fifth-year big man delivered his own impressive statistical performance. Turner racked up 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting, including four made triples -- all of last season Turner made four threes in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndre Drummond Posts Historic Opening Night Double-Double
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond delivered one of the more memorable opening night performances in recent memory during Wednesday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. Traditionally a double-double machine, Drummond took it to the next level when he finished with 32 points and 23 rebounds across 41 minutes. If that weren’t enough, he also added four […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTaurean Prince Drops Double-Double In Nets Debut
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Taurean Prince made his presence felt in his first game with his new club, recording 15 points and 11 rebounds across a team-high 41 minutes. Prince was the defensive glue for Brooklyn, finishing +19 during his time on the court in addition to his two assists, two steals and two made […]
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