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Marvin Bagley Posts Double-Double Off Bench
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley delivered his fourth double-double off the bench this season Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Bagley took just five shots to get there, knocking down 9-for-10 from the free-throw line, while also tying his season high with three assists for an all-around monster […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNemanja Bjelica Scorches Former Team For 25 Points
Sacramento Kings power forward Nemanja Bjelica went for a team-high 25 points in 29 minutes during Wednesday’s win over his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bjelica added five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four made threes, delivering one of his best performances of the season after single-digit scoring outings in three of his last […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Drummond Racks Up Season-High Six Blocks
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was his usual consistent self during Wednesday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets, totaling 14 points and 13 rebounds, but also posting a season-high six blocks. Just five of his 26 games this season have not resulted in a double-double, which makes Drummond an elite fantasy asset even if continues to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeremy Lamb Nails Game-Winner In Final Seconds
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb played hero Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, nailing a tough fadeaway jumper with 0.3 seconds on the clock to break a deadlocked tie, leading his team to victory. Overall, it was a struggle from the field for Lamb, who finished 4-for-13 without a make from three for the first […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBlake Griffin Delivers Double-Double In Return
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin returned from a one-game absence Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets and went for 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists across a team-high 36 minutes. Make that eight consecutive games with at least 20 points for Griffin, who is averaging a career-best 25.6 points per game over his first […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKemba Walker Pours In 31 Points During Win
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker went off for 31 points during Wednesday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons, flirting with a triple-double as well by posting nine assists and eight rebounds. His scoring outburst came on a shaky 8-for-25 shooting overall -- including 4-for-11 from deep -- but marks his highest total since Nov. 19. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarvin Williams Fails Just Shy Of Double-Double
Charlotte Hornets power forward Marvin Williams finished Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons with nine points and 10 rebounds, coming up just short of his fourth double-double of the season. Williams logged a season-high 38 minutes Wednesday, finishing 3-for-7 from long range in the third consecutive game. Any injury concerns stemming from his one-game absence […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMyles Turner Attempts Career-High 22 Shots
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was the focal point of the offense during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks, firing up a career-high 22 shots to finish with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Turner made nine of his looks from the field, including four from deep, giving him a new season […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoThaddeus Young Drops Season-High 25 Points In Win
Indiana Pacers power forward Thaddeus Young erupted for 25 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and four assists during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Coming off just his second double-double of the season, Young delivered his second straight, tying his season high in steals as well. Logging a team-high 34 minutes, Young’s role in the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEric Bledsoe Ties Season-High With 11 Made Field Goals
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe filled it up from the field Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, finishing with 26 points on 11-for-16 shooting. It marks the fourth 20-point effort this month from Bledsoe, who has also dished out at least four assists in 14 consecutive contests. Shooting a career-best 51.7 percent on the season, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoVictor Oladipo Posts Double-Double In Return
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo wasted little time in producing during his first game back Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks with 12 points and 10 rebounds marking his fourth double-double of the year. Oladipo had failed to suit up since Nov. 17 due to knee soreness, snapping his 11-game absence Wednesday. He took just […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Takes Season-Low Seven Shots
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was quiet in his return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Indiana Pacers, attempting a season-low seven shots. The Bucks were outscored by 31 points with Antetokounmpo on the floor, his worst plus-minus of the season by a hefty margin, but he was still able to produce a double-double […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJrue Holiday Bounces Back With 10th Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday entered Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the heels of just his second single-digit scoring outing of the season. He responded by going for 20 points and 10 assists on 8-for-21 shooting, delivering his 10th double-double of the year. Second in the league in assists per […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPaul George Goes Off For Team-High 25 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George led the way with a team-high 25 points during Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. George added 11 rebounds, giving him his ninth double-double of the season while also adding five assists and two steals. In addition to leading the league in steals per game (2.24) entering […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRussell Westbrook Held In Check During Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had a quiet night by his standards Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds across 38 minutes. Westbrook accumulated seven turnovers, his second highest total of the season. He had the chance to win the game late, before ultimately deferring […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJulius Randle Delivers Sixth Straight 20-Point Outing
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Julius Randle continues to see an expanded role when Nikola Mirotic is unable to suit up, finishing Wednesday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 22 points and 12 rebounds. The fifth-year center is reaping the rewards of playing in the Pelicans’ high-octane offense, averaging a career-best 19.3 points per […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnthony Davis Delivers Season-High 44 Points In Win
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis went for his second straight 40-point game during Wednesday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Davis finished with an enormous stat line of 44 points and 18 rebounds, knocking down all 11 free throws he attempted, finishing 16-for-32 from the floor overall. Even with a brief trip to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAllen Crabbe Stays Hot With 20-Point Performance
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Allen Crabbe is in the midst of a strong groove, going for 20 points and five rebounds while knocking down four threes in Wednesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Crabbe has now made at least three three-pointers in seven of his last eight games, including 19 total makes from deep […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoD'Angelo Russell Sits Down Stretch In Victory
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell entered the night as his club’s active leading scorer on the season, but he sat the bench down the stretch during Wednesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell logged just 22 minutes in total, finishing with 12 points and seven assists, while Spencer Dinwiddie took over at the point […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Packs Stat Sheet With Strong 22-Point Night
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons finished Wednesday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets with 22 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks, giving his game an all-around flavor. He had been held below 20 points in each of his last seven contests, one of which included Brooklyn. After a 2-for-9 performance […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoel Embiid Posts Monster 33-Point Outing In Loss
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated during Wednesday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 33 points, 17 rebounds and six assists across 38 minutes. It was an all-around stellar performance from Embiid, who delivered his first 30-point outing since Nov. 25. After failing to record a double-double Monday for just the third time all […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoSpencer Dinwiddie Drops Career-High 39 Points In Win
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie went off for a career-high 39-point performance during Wednesday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Coming off the bench, Dinwiddie set his new career best mark on just 18 shots, going 13-for-14 from the free-throw line while knocking down four threes. With Caris Levert sidelined, Dinwiddie has taken on an […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKawhi Leonard To Miss Wednesday’s Game
Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard will miss his second consecutive game due to a bruised hip Wednesday versus the Golden State Warriors. The move will allow Fred Van Vleet to move into the starting lineup, with Leonard’s next chance to return to action coming Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. After sitting out Tuesday, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoHassan Whiteside Set To Return Friday
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is expected to return for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, having missed the previous four contests due to personal reasons. Bam Adebayo is likely to be affected most by the return of Whiteside, who should slot right back into the starting center role. While his production can fluctuate on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLou Williams To Miss At Least One Week
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams will be on the shelf for the next one-to-two weeks due to a hamstring injury, head coach Doc Rivers confirmed, taking him out of Tuesday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors. Without Williams on the bench, expect Avery Bradley and Patrick Beverley to potentially see some increased run. Williams […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKawhi Leonard Ruled Out Tuesday
Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a bruised hip. Leonard had been listed as questionable earlier in the day, but will ultimately not suit up, leading to increased roles on the wing for Danny Green and Pascal Siakam. Leonard has a quick turnaround with […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Smith Jr. To Miss Wednesday’s Game
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will remain sidelined for Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due a right wrist injury. His absence will be his fourth straight, with Jalen Brunson in line to make his fourth start of the year at the point. Smith Jr. has delivered a strong sophomore campaign in his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Conley Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Having battled a finger injury earlier in the week, Conley is now reportedly suffering from left hamstring soreness, which puts his status in doubt. Should he be forced to miss his first game of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Return Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely to return to action Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers after having sat out Monday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a neck ailment. It was the second game Antetokounmpo has missed this season, next drawing a match-up against a Pacers team he went for 26 points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Mirotic Ruled Out For Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Nikola Mirotic will miss Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to the right ankle injury that forced him from Monday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Head coach Alvin Gentry certainly didn’t sound optimistic when diagnosing how long Mirotic would be on the shelf, so owners should likely begin […]
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