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Rudy Gay Collects 22 Points Off Bench
San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Rudy Gay came off the bench for the third consecutive game during Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, collecting 22 points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes. After an offensive clunker Wednesday in which he failed to make a shot from the field, Gay went 9-for-16 against the Thunder, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Scott Logs Season-High 22 Points
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Mike Scott had a breakout shooting performance during Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, finishing with a season-high 22 points, while shooting 6-for-9 from three-point range. Scott has been percolating over the past four games, having delivered three double-digit scoring outings, along with having stroked 16 made threes. Without Joel […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoStephen Curry Tosses In 28 Points During Victory
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry delivered a 28-point outing during Saturday’s win against the Philadelphia 76ers, shooting 10-for-23 from the field overall, including 5-for-15 from deep. In addition to the scoring, Curry also tied his season high in steals with four, also snatching four rebounds and dishing out two assists. Curry continues to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Posts Second Straight Triple-Double
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons got back into the triple-double column with a massive outing during Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. Simmons recorded 25 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, also turning the ball over nine times. His performance marked the first time this season he has gone back-to-back on triple-doubles, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMarcus Cousins Scores Season-High 25 Points
Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins appears to be nearing a return to full capacity after scoring a season-high 25 points across 29 minutes during Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Cousins also added eight rebounds and two steals to his total, having now gone for more than 20 points in three straight outings. His […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKevin Durant Drops Game-High 34 Points In Win
Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant led the way for his squad’s comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Durant dropped a game-high 34 points, finishing 11-for-24 from the field, adding five rebounds, five assists and two made triples to his total. After missing Thursday’s contest due to rest purposes, Durant returned to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAllen Crabbe Goes Ice Cold From Deep Off Bench
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Allen Crabbe was not bashful from long range during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat. The only issue was that Crabbe found the bottom of the net on just one of his nine three-point attempts, finishing his 23 minutes of action with three points and four rebounds to his credit. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRodney McGruder Packs Stat Sheet Off Bench
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder was all over the court during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, collecting 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in his 27 minutes of action. The scoring output marks his highest single game total since Nov. 10, while also logging his highest number […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBam Adebayo Snatches 16 Rebounds During Start
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made his third consecutive start during Saturday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, gobbling up 16 rebounds while adding a season-high six assists and nine points. With Hassan Whiteside sidelined, Adebayo has seen the largest increase in role and will likely continue to for as long as Whiteside remains absent. There […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKelly Olynyk Drops Game-High 25 Points In Win
Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk led the charge during Saturday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, pouring in 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting. Make that three out of the last four contests that Olynyk has gone above the 20-point mark, packing the stat sheet Saturday to the tune of six rebounds, four assists, two blocks […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDerrick Jones Ties Season High With 18 Points Off Bench
Miami Heat small/power forward Derrick Jones notched a season-high-tying 18 points during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Jones shot an efficient 7-for-10 from the field, adding four rebounds and a pair of made triples. He saw some additional minutes due to Hassan Whiteside being absent from the rotation, allowing other Heat frontcourt members to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Available For Saturday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play in Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz after having been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a knee injury. Antetokounmpo missed a game last week and had his minutes capped in another, with head coach Mike Budenholzer keeping a watchful eye on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuc Mbah a Moute Questionable To Make Return Sunday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Luc Mbah a Moute could make his return to action for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks, having been out since Oct. 23 due to left knee soreness. The lay of the land in Los Angeles is drastically different from late October, so how Mbah a Moute figures into […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOmari Spellman To Be Sidelined Sunday
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center Omari Spellman was forced to leave Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls early due to a left ankle sprain and the injury will keep him out for Sunday’s rematch as well. Spellman played 19 minutes as a starter in place of John Collins on Friday, logging nine points and five rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTaurean Prince To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to personal reasons. Prince dropped 17 points on the Bulls during Friday’s loss, with the team needing to fill in the 37 minutes he drew when they square off in Sunday’s rematch. Kent Bazemore and Vince […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBryn Forbes Set To Suit Up Saturday
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Bryn Forbes will take the court during Saturday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, having previously been tagged as questionable due to a right calf contusion. After participating in shootaround, Forbes, who has not been absent from a game this season, will not be missing his first Saturday. Despite his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGoran Dragic To Miss Saturday’s Game
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to a sore left calf. Dragic’s absence should benefit Justise Winslow, who is likely to grab additional minutes at the point guard slot. The 11-year veteran has played in each of Miami’s past four games since returning […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEvan Turner Tagged As Questionable For Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard/small forward Evan Turner is listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets due to left knee soreness. Turner has missed his team’s previous four contests due to the injury. Starter Damian Lillard has seen 37 minutes in each of the last three games, although Turner’s return […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeAndre Jordan Questionable To Make Return Sunday
New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan is at least nearing a return as he has been tagged as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jordan has particular incentive to return Sunday in order to face off with his former squad, although he has missed the past three games due to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJohn Collins Unlikely To Play Sunday
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins has been tagged as doubtful for Sunday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to the illness that kept him sidelined Friday. Collins’ absence came at a crucial juncture, with the Hawks forced to play four overtimes before ultimately coming up on the losing end Friday, taxing their frontcourt in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyreke Evans Cleared To Suit Up Saturday
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Tyreke Evans has been given the green light to play in Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic after having been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to an illness. Evans is returning to the fold after a two-game absence, which should slightly affect the minutes and DFS value of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoHassan Whiteside Ruled Out For Saturday's Game
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside will miss Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to a hip injury. Bam Adebayo figures to continue seeing an increased workload at the center spot, with Kelly Olynyk also in line to see an uptick in minutes. Whiteside will miss his third straight game as Miami attempts to make […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRajon Rondo Fires Up Career-High 12 Three-Point Attempts
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo must have been feeling it from long range during Friday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks because the point guard jacked up 12 shots from deep, smashing his previous single game record during his 13-year NBA career. Rondo logged 40 minutes during his start, scoring a season-high 20 points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBrandon Ingram Continues Scoring Barrage
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram kept his relentless offensive production sky-high during Friday’s defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, tying for the team high with 31 points on 13-for-21 shooting. He also added eight rebounds and failed to turn the ball over in 39 minutes of action, delivering one of his best performances […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLeBron James Goes For 31 Points In Defeat
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James collected his eighth consecutive double-double during Friday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 31 points and 10 assists. James shot an efficient 10-for-19 from the field, adding seven rebounds as he continues to churn out elite fantasy performances down the stretch of the season. Los Angeles will […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Posts Tame Double-Double In Win
Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been known for his gaudy stat lines during the 2018-19 season, so that makes his 16-point, 15-rebound effort during Friday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers look merely pedestrian by his standards. Antetokounmpo sat out a game earlier in the week and had his minutes limited in another, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEric Bledsoe Drops 31 Season-High Points After Signing New Deal
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe had a massive day Friday, first inking a four-year, $70 million extension to remain with the franchise. He followed that up by going for a season-high 31 points on 12-for-24 shooting during a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Bledsoe was a clunky 2-for-11 from deep, but added nine […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Scuffles From Field In Defeat
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward entered Friday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on the heels of a season-high scoring performance, but ultimately finished 3-for-15 from the field, logging just nine points. Bogdanovic had scorched the Clippers back on Nov. 29 for 26 points, but was held in check Friday, even with his six rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoWillie Cauley-Stein Lands Back In Double-Double Column
Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein collected a double-double during Friday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while also adding four blocks. Also encouraging moving forward is that Cauley-Stein drew 31 minutes, just the second time he has done so in his last 10 games. With Marvin Bagley out […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDanilo Gallinari Collects 19 Points In Near Double-Double
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Danilo Gallinari finished Friday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings with 19 points and nine rebounds across his 30 minutes of action. He scuffled from deep again, putting him at 1-for-11 from behind the three-point line over his previous two outings, but has managed to score at least 18 points per […]
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