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Karl-Anthony Towns Limited To 24 Minutes By Foul Trouble
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns came just a rebound shy of posting a double-double during Tuesday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds. Towns’ performance is all the more impressive with the fact that it came in just 24 minutes, as he was hampered by foul trouble for the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndrew Wiggins Goes Off For Season-High 40 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins scorched the Oklahoma City Thunder for a season-high 40 points Tuesday. His performance also marked his first double-double of the year, as he added 10 rebounds and four assists, making for Wiggins’ most dominant outing of 2018-19. He got there by shooting 11-for-24 from the field overall, but […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrey Lyles Goes For 15 Points In 15 Minutes
Denver Nuggets power forward Trey Lyles continued to see just a bundle of minutes off the bench during Tuesday’s win over the Miami Heat, but he caught fire from the field on this occasion, finishing 6-for-8 overall and 3-for-5 from deep, matching his season high in made threes. Lyles pitched in three rebounds to round […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJosh Richardson Sees Shooting Funk Continue In Defeat
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson went 4-for-12 from the field during Tuesday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, finishing with 12 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists. Averaging 18.1 points per game on the season, Richardson has scored below that number in eight of his last nine contests. In that […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDion Waiters Drops 15 Points Off Bench
Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters returned to action Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets and went for 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting across 25 minutes off the bench. Waiters made his season debut last Wednesday before being sidelined for the next two contests. Tuesday was his first look at extended run on the season and […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTorrey Craig Posts First Career Double-Double
Denver Nuggets small forward Torrey Craig recorded the first double-double of his career during Tuesday’s win against the Miami Heat, collecting a career-high 16 rebounds in the process. Craig has remained in the starting five even with Denver getting multiple players back from injury, and while his production has fluctuated on a nightly basis, Tuesday […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Jokic Records Fourth Triple-Double Of Year
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic delivered his fourth triple-double of 2018-19 during Tuesday’s win over the Miami Heat, collecting 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Jokic continues to play at an MVP level, having reeled off five straight double-doubles while scoring at least 20 points in six of his last seven games. He may […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Exits Tuesday’s Game Early
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. left Tuesday’s contest versus the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter with a right knee injury and will not return to action. Nance Jr. played five minutes and finished with one point, two assists and one rebound, with Jalen Jones and Cedi Osman figuring to see the majority […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoIsh Smith, Zaza Pachulia Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday
Detroit Pistons point guard Ish Smith and center Zaza Pachulia are both in doubt to play during Wednesday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith has not appeared since Dec. 5 due to a groin injury, but has been on the comeback trail. Pachulia has been dealing with a leg injury that has caused him […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGary Harris Won’t Play During Tuesday’s Game
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris will be on the sidelines for Tuesday’s contest with the Miami Heat, unable to play the second leg of a back-to-back due to a hamstring injury. Malik Beasley and Monte Morris are the obvious replacements who could see an uptick in minutes, although with Denver relatively back to full […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJaMychal Green Questionable For Wednesday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies power forward JaMychal Green is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to left shoulder soreness. Green was able to go for eight points and 10 rebounds versus the Spurs on Saturday before fouling out, although it appears he may not be totally healthy even if he does play Wednesday. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Smith Jr. Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to mid-back tightness. Smith has been fairly quiet over his last three contests, averaging just 7.3 points per game. Despite the minutes total being fairly equal to his rookie campaign, Smith has had a tough […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDillon Brooks To Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks will miss his second straight contest Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs due to right toe soreness. Brooks dropped 15 points in his last contest prior to being sidelined again, unable to string together a stretch where he can warrant becoming a fantasy commodity. He will have until Saturday […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMaurice Harkless Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game
Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Maurice Harkless will be in street clothes for Wednesday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls due to left knee soreness. Harkless was able to log just nine scoreless minutes in Monday’s game before being forced to the sidelines, with the fact that he was ruled out over 24 hours in advance […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic has been listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a lower back strain. Despite picking up an injury designation, Doncic was able to practice Tuesday, which could bode well for his chances of suiting up. Doncic dropped 27 points in 35 minutes Monday versus the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKevin Huerter Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter will miss Tuesday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors due to a left calf strain. Huerter had initially been listed as probable, before being knocked down to questionable and eventually out. The Hawks have a plethora of wings at their disposal, but with Huerter joining Kent Bazemore and Taurean Prince […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoFrank Ntilikina To Miss Second Straight Contest
New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a sprained left ankle. Ntilikina will be in street clothes for the second straight contest, a step backward after seeing some consistent playing time in mid-December. There are no obvious players in line to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDanny Green Ruled Out On Tuesday
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green will miss Tuesday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to rest purposes. Fred Van Vleet will take his place in the starting lineup, making his eighth consecutive start, but this time alongside Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard. Green is coming off having made five three-pointers in his previous contest, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJ.J. Redick To Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to lower back tightness. Furkan Korkmaz will enter the starting lineup in Redick’s place and becoming a high-upside DFS play for the evening. Redick finds himself in the midst of another strong offensive season, averaging a career-high […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMyles Turner To Miss Tuesday’s Game
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a shoulder injury. Turner is additionally dealing with a broken nose, and will cede way to Domantas Sabonis, who is in line for an increased workload. Kyle O’Quinn could also be an acceptable DFS punt play, having […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Drops 27 Points On Career-High 23 Shot Attempts
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic totaled 27 points during Monday’s defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing 10-for-23 from the floor overall, the most shots he has taken in a contest during his outstanding rookie campaign. Doncic also added eight rebounds and two assists to round out his stat line, bouncing back from his six-point […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeAndre Jordan Snatches 19 Rebounds In Defeat
Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was all over the glass during Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, recording a double-double with 10 points and 19 rebounds. His addition of three blocks and two steals was balanced out by his five turnovers. While rebounding continues to remain Jordan’s strong suit, he did go 6-for-8 from […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Kuzma Struggles From Field During Victory
Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma powered through a 4-for-20 shooting performance to finish with 13 points during Monday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. Kuzma was making his return from a two-game absence, but while the shooting was anything but pretty, the fact that he logged 37 minutes in a strong sign ahead of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJosh Hart Delivers Enormous Outing Across 44 Minutes
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart took full advantage of his 44 minutes of run during Monday’s win against the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 14 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and a career-high five steals. Hart has benefited from the absence of LeBron James, taking on a bigger offensive role. The enormous minutes total […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBrandon Ingram Drops Season-High 29 Points
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram went off for a new season high of 29 points during Monday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. As has been the case with LeBron James sidelined, Ingram took the offensive initiative, finishing 12-for-21 from the field overall, with all of his shots coming inside the arc. He […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJrue Holiday Ties Season High With Four Steals
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday was relatively held in check by the Memphis Grizzlies during Monday’s win, but he did record four steals, tying his season high and giving him 1.7 per game on the year, which would become a new career best. Holiday logged 13 points, six assists and four rebounds across […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarc Gasol Fouls Out During Quiet Night
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol had one of his quietest performances of the 2018-19 season Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with seven points, five rebounds and four assists after fouling out in 29 minutes. Something has flipped in Gasol’s play since the end of November, as he has reached the 20-point plateau just […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoFrank Jackson Drops Career-High 17 Points Off Bench
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Frank Jackson logged a new career high in scoring Monday versus the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with 17 points in just 19 minutes of action. With E'Twaun Moore ruled out, Jackson saw an increased scoring role off the bench, finishing 7-for-10 from the field overall, including 3-for-5 from deep. Owners can […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Conley Returns To Double-Double Column
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley recorded a double-double Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, his first since Nov. 30. With 22 points and 10 assists, Conley led his team in both categories, adding two rebounds and two steals to make it one of his better performances all season. After going scoreless versus Detroit last […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnthony Davis Delivers Dominating Performance In Victory
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis torched the Memphis Grizzlies for 36 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals during Monday’s victory. Davis’ season totals somehow continue to trend upward, as he is on pace to set new career marks in scoring (28.7), rebounds (13.3) and assists (4.4) per game, while […]
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