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Landry Shamet Drops Team-High 20 Points In Win
Los Angeles Clippers point/shooting guard Landry Shamet went for a team-high 20 points during Friday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, shooting 5-for-10 from behind the three-point line. Shamet also saw the highest minutes total for any Clipper (33), benefiting from the up-tempo pace of playing Sacramento. He traditionally offers very little else aside from scoring […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoIvica Zubac Collects First Double-Double With Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac notched a double-double during Friday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings, his first with his new club. Despite logging just 18 minutes of action, Zubac collected 10 points and 10 rebounds, with two assists and two blocks as the cherry on top. He has started all eight contests he has […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPau Gasol Plans To Sign Deal With Bucks
Center Pau Gasol had his contract bought out by the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, paving the way for him to join the Milwaukee Bucks for the remainder of the 2018-19 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Gasol has appeared in 27 games (six starts) this year for the Spurs, averaging a career-low 12.2 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarkieff Morris Scores 17 Points In First Thunder Start
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Markieff Morris drew his first start with his new club in place of the injured Paul George during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was Morris’ first start overall since Nov. 18, having shifted to a bench role over his final 18 games with the Washington Wizards. Morris was […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerami Grant Drops 23 Points In Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jerami Grant saw an increased role during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers without Paul George available. Grant finished 10-for-17 from the floor overall against his former squad, adding in six rebounds. The Oklahoma City big man has had a breakout season in 2018-19, averaging career highs in points (13.4) […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRussell Westbrook Hits Season Averages In Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was right on the mark during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, squarely landing on his season averages en route to another triple-double. Westbrook finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, shooting 8-for-24 overall, including 1-for-9 from deep without Paul George on the scene. Westbrook returned […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Collects Ninth Triple-Double Of Year
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons got back into the triple-double column during Thursday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Simmons was all over the box score in his 41 minutes, finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 5-for-9 from the floor. Without Joel Embiid in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTobias Harris Drops Game-High 32 Points
Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Tobias Harris led the charge for his squad during Thursday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, delivering a game-high 32 points, which also sets a new best since joining Philly. Harris shot 11-for-19 overall, including 5-for-7 from deep, pitching in five rebounds and three assists to fill out his stat line. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTJ Leaf Drops Career-High 18 Points Off Bench
Indiana Pacers power forward TJ Leaf stepped into a larger role during Thursday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, collecting a career-high 18 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Leaf saw a jump in playing time with Domantas Sabonis sidelined, which could mean the second-year product that has averaged just 8.9 minutes per game this […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDarren Collison Posts Bizarre Near Triple-Double
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison nearly collected the second triple-double of his career during Thursday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with eight points, nine assists and seven rebounds. But Collison shot just 1-for-9 from the field in his 29 minutes, relying on six made free throws to salvage his stat line. Despite his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMyles Turner Records Six Blocks Despite Foul Trouble
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner posted a fascinating line during Thursday’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, it just may not have actually been a good one. Turner was limited to just 23 minutes due to fouls, but managed to tie his career high with six blocks. It was the rest of the stat line where […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Pours In Season-High 37 Points
Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic was scorching hot during Thursday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with a season-best 37-point outing in just 30 minutes on 13-for-22 shooting. The scoring outburst marks his highest total in a single game since March 15, 2016, when he was a member of the Brooklyn Nets. Bogdanovic has […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Posts Dominating 42-Point Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a man on a mission since his return from injury, with Thursday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers seeing him erupt for a season-high 42 points in just 34 minutes. Towns took a whopping 29 shots, but with Andrew Wiggins scuffling from the field and Jeff Teague absent, Towns […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoHarrison Barnes Snatches Career-High 14 Rebounds
Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes logged a double-double during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks to the tune of 15 points and a career-high 14 rebounds. Barnes essentially served as the four in Sacramento’s starting lineup, snagging additional minutes after Marvin Bagley went down with an injury. Barnes has now recorded a pair of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Racks Up Career-High 28 Points In Loss
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic continued to put his offensive arsenal on display during Wednesday’s overtime defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, dropping a career-best 28 points on 10-for-22 shooting. Bogdanovic drilled five threes, flirting with a triple-double by adding eight rebounds and eight assists. Despite fluctuating between the starting five and a bench […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMalcolm Brogdon Drops Season-High 25 Points In Overtime Win
Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon delivered a season-high 25 points on an uber-efficient shooting night during Wednesday’s victory over the Sacramento Kings. Brogdon shot 9-for-11 from the field overall, including 4-for-6 from deep, adding five rebounds and two assists to his stat line. Despite his logging 32 minutes, Milwaukee still managed to be outscored […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBuddy Hield Logs Career-High 29 Shot Attempts
Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield took his offensive aggressiveness to the next level during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, chucking up a career-high 29 field-goal attempts. Ten of those found the bottom of the net, as Hield finished with 32 points, good for his sixth outing with 30 points or more this […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEric Bledsoe Logs First Triple-Double Of 2018-19
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe had the game-tying bucket that forced overtime during Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, ultimately finishing with his first triple-double of the season. Bledsoe took on a larger offensive role than usual with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s minutes monitored, as Bledsoe logged 26 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds. Both the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoSterling Brown To Remain Out For Wednesday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Sterling Brown will miss his second straight game due to right wrist soreness when his squad faces the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Brown has averaged 16 minutes per game off the bench this season for Milwaukee, having accumulated 5.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest. Coupling his absence with that of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Play Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely to make his return to the lineup for Wednesday’s contest versus the Sacramento Kings, after having sat out Monday due to right knee soreness. Milwaukee has little incentive to push their superstar through any minor ailments, with Antetokounmpo likely to return against the Kings, who boast a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMario Hezonja To Miss Tuesday’s Game
New York Knicks small forward Mario Hezonja has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to a left leg contusion. Hezonja will miss his fourth consecutive game, denied the chance to face off against his former squad. Lance Thomas will continue to start at the four in Hezonja’s place, with the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJordan Bell Expected To Return Wednesday
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Jordan Bell is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat, having been held out Monday versus Charlotte due to an illness. Minutes have been hard to come by for Bell since the return of DeMarcus Cousins, but Bell has proven to be an active body off the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoIvan Rabb Unlikely To Play Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Ivan Rabb is listed as doubtful to play in Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to right heel soreness. Rabb’s fantasy prospects have cratered back to earth with the arrival of Jonas Valanciunas and the emergence of Joakim Noah. Even with Jared Jackson Jr. sidelined for the near future, Rabb […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoC.J. Miles Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward C.J. Miles has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a sore right hip. The injury forced Miles out of Monday’s contest versus Los Angeles, allowing Chandler Parsons and Bruno Caboclo to continue seeing hefty run. Memphis has handed Miles 22.4 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoakim Noah Records Another Double-Double Off Bench
Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah continues to prove that he has plenty left in the tank, as he recorded his fourth double-double of the season during Monday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers. With Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined for the near future, Noah is an intriguing DFS option most nights, as his minutes remain in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Conley Drops Team-High 30 Points
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley logged his sixth 30-point effort of the season during Monday’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Conley had injury concerns earlier in the day, but was a full-go against the Lakers and shot 10-for-17 overall, including 3-for-6 from deep. He added five assists and two rebounds, a strong outing […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJonas Valanciunas Notches Double-Double In Victory
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas compiled his third double-double in his fourth contest with his new team Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite playing just 25 minutes, Valanciunas finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, adding two blocks for good measure. It’s a small sample size, but Valanciunas has averaged 20 points and 10.3 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBrandon Ingram Racks Up 32 Points In Defeat
Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward Brandon Ingram compiled 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting during Monday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Ingram was nearly unguardable, even by a stingy Memphis defensive unit, which is encouraging for those who roster the third-year wing and will rely on him during season-long fantasy playoffs. He has averaged a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLeBron James Logs Triple-Double On Rough Shooting Night
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James scuffled from the field during Monday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing 8-for-23 overall, but managed to record his sixth triple-double of the year regardless. James piled up 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists across his 40 minutes, but was unable to lead his team to victory. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMar DeRozan Continues Steady Scoring Output
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan logged 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting during Monday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets. It was another solid scoring outing for DeRozan, who added five rebounds and two assists to his stat line. One of the league’s most consistent scoring options, DeRozan has seen his scoring average slightly […]
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