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Nikola Vucevic Drops 28 Points Across 29 Minutes
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic finished with nearly a point per minute during Monday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, pouring in 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists across his 29 minutes of action. The Magic’s All-Star big man got back into the double-double column after his four-rebound outing his last time out, giving him […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarvin Bagley Posts 25-Point Double-Double Off Bench
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley went for 25 points and 11 rebounds across 36 minutes during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The double-double marks the 16th of his rookie campaign, having upped his game as the season has progressed, now averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds across seven March contests, shooting 56.8 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAron Baynes, Daniel Theis Fill In For Al Horford
Boston Celtics centers Aron Baynes and Daniel Theis teamed up to take the place of the injured Al Horford during Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, combining for 20 points and 15 rebounds in 40 minutes. With the minutes split nearly identical between Baynes (21) and Theis (19), it’s hard to target either man […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGordon Hayward Records Double-Double In Spot Start
Boston Celtics small/power forward Gordon Hayward entered the starting five for Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs and logged his second double-double of the season. After a three-game absence of his own, Hayward took the place of the injured Jayson Tatum and collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and three assists across his 34 minutes. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyrie Irving Dishes Out 12 Dimes In Defeat
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was held in check from the field to the tune of a 5-for-17 shooting performance during Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, but he managed to dish out 12 assists. His 11 points were his fewest in any March contest to this point. His next match-up comes Tuesday […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMar DeRozan Logs Double-Double In Odd Outing
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan finished with 16 points and 11 assists during Sunday’s win over the Boston Celtics. His 11 dimes were his most helpers given out in a single contest since Jan. 10, and marked his fifth points/assists double-double this year. But with the positives come the negatives, which was that […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Erupts For 48 Points In Win
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was a one-man scoring machine during Sunday’s win over the Boston Celtics, collecting 48 points on 20-for-31 shooting across his 37 minutes. In addition to the scoring prowess, he added 13 rebounds and six assists to make for an enormous fantasy showing. His 48 points are the second-highest […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKris Dunn Goes Ice-Cold From Floor In Defeat
Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn shot 1-for-8 across his 21 minutes during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz. Dunn’s clunker comes on the heels of a 26-point, 13-assist showing in his last time out, made all the more puzzling by the absence of Zach LaVine and Otto Porter on Saturday. Dunn has averaged 11.3 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoShaquille Harrison Snatches Career-High Nine Rebounds
Chicago Bulls point guard/small forward Shaquille Harrison logged 38 minutes during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz, utilizing his time on the floor to grab a career-high nine rebounds, adding six points, two assists and two blocks. Harrison provides little by way of offensive contributions, but Chicago appears comfortable to hand him a pile of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLauri Markkanen Logs Double-Double On Tough Shooting Night
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen posted his second consecutive double-double during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Without Zach LaVine and Otto Porter in the mix, Markkanen became Chicago’s primary offensive focus, finishing the night shooting 6-for-20 overall, including 1-for-6 from deep. It’s been a seesaw campaign […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRudy Gobert Posts Monster Double-Double In 26 Minutes
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert needed just 26 minutes of playing time during Saturday’s convincing win over the Chicago Bulls to compile 21 points and 14 rebounds. He also swatted four shots, shooting 9-for-11 from the field, increasing his field-goal percentage to 66.3 on the year, giving him the top mark in the league. Gobert […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDonovan Mitchell Ties Season Low With Eight Shot Attempts
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell logged just 26 minutes in his team’s blowout win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, recording 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting. His eight shot attempts tie his fewest this season, but come purely due to the nature of the win. He also added eight rebounds, three assists and two […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJimmy Butler Collects Baker’s Dozen From Free-Throw Line
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler collected 25 points during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, getting there primarily by going a perfect 13-for-13 from the free-throw stripe. He also added six rebounds, four assists and two steals across his 38 minutes, continuing his hot stretch of improved play. Butler has averaged 20.7 points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTaurean Prince Drops 23 Points In Victory
Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince went for 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting during Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. After dealing with injuries throughout the year, Prince’s 23 points mark his highest single game total since Nov. 11. In addition to the scoring, Prince added five rebounds, four made triples and three assists, giving […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Lights Up Box Score During Defeat
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons did a little bit of everything during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, compiling 21 points, nine assists, six rebounds, four steals and two blocks. While he remains a double-double threat on a nightly basis, Simmons has now gone five straight outings without logging one. His next match-up […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoel Embiid Posts 16th Straight Double-Double
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid kept his dominant run going during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, racking up his 16th consecutive double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds to his credit. Embiid attempted just 11 shots in the loss, his fewest in an outing since Nov. 4. He did get to the free-throw line […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrae Young Drops 32 Points, Nails Game-Winner
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young delivered his team to victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, hitting a floater in the lane for his 32nd point. He also added 11 assists, giving him three consecutive double-doubles for the third time during his rookie campaign; he has not yet reeled off four in a row. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKelly Olynyk Packs Stat Sheet During Win
Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk collected 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks, two steals and two made triples across 38 minutes in Saturday’s victory over the Washington Wizards. Olynyk’s minutes load may fluctuate on a nightly basis, but he can deliver high upside at his DFS price tag with performances such as […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Green Pours In 25 Points Across 24 Minutes
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jeff Green had it all working from the field during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 3-for-5 from deep en route to a 25-point performance. Green logged just 24 minutes, also adding six rebounds off the bench. While Troy Brown entered the starting lineup again in place […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoThomas Bryant Records Double-Double In Defeat
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant got back into the double-double column during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat, collecting 17 points and 11 rebounds across 36 minutes. That now marks back-to-back outings with at least 35 minutes played for Bryant in his return to the starting five, which bodes well for his upside over the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBam Adebayo Dishes Out Career-High Eight Assists
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo not only collected a double-double during Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards, but he dished out a career-high eight assists as well. Head coach Erik Spoelstra seems to have unlocked Adebayo’s potential by inserting him into the starting five ahead of Hassan Whiteside. In his 20 games as a starter […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDwyane Wade Drops Team-High 20 Points Off Bench
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade went for a team-best 20 points across his 28 minutes during Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards. He may be retiring come season’s end, but Wade remains an integral part of getting Miami to the postseason one last time. He shot 9-for-16 from the floor, adding nine rebounds, five […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Muscala Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Mike Muscala is questionable to suit up for Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings due to the ever-finicky tibialis posterior tendinitis. Muscala was unable to suit up Friday due to the ailment, having missed two of Los Angeles’ past three games. It has been all hands on deck for a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJosh Hart Ruled Out On Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart will miss Sunday’s contest versus the Sacramento Kings due to right knee tendinitis. Hart’s absence will mark his second consecutive game out of the rotation and third in his team’s last five contests. He has seen his role decrease significantly during the second half of the year, with […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoakim Noah To Miss Second Half Saturday Due To Injury
Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah played just nine minutes during Saturday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves before being ruled out due to a right knee injury. Noah missed Memphis’ previous contest due to right knee soreness, but after collecting five points, five rebounds and three assists in his limited time Saturday, he once again found […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoHarry Giles To Miss Saturday’s Game
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns due to a left thigh contusion. Giles had been questionable throughout the day, but will ultimately miss his first contest since Dec. 30. The big man has seen his role expand for the Kings during the second half, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDarren Collison Listed As Questionable For Sunday’s Game
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison is questionable to appear in Sunday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets due to a right quad contusion. Collison has missed each of the last two games, his first two absences of the season. In his place, Cory Joseph has logged starts, but failed to deliver nearly the same level […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Lowry Questionable To Make Return Sunday
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has his status up in the air for Sunday’s matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets due to a right ankle sprain. Lowry has missed four of his team’s past five games due to the ailment. Head coach Nick Nurse said Friday that he expected Lowry back sometime next week, which […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPau Gasol Likely Done For Regular Season
Milwaukee Bucks center Pau Gasol is expected to miss the remainder of the 2018-19 regular season due to a left ankle injury, as was first reported by Malika Andrews of ESPN. The injury is expected to sideline Gasol for at least a month, which would cut into a first-round playoff series. It’s possible Gasol could […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnthony Davis On Track To Play Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis is not listed on the club’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s meeting with the Houston Rockets. Davis did not play Wednesday, which bodes well for his status Sunday, which is not a back-to-back. The Pelicans aren’t likely to change their strategy as it pertains to the All-Star, so […]
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