Articles
Luka Doncic Feeling Better
Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic seems to have recovered from the bruised hip he suffered Saturday, scoring 23 points against the Blazers in Sunday's matchup. He also had 11 rebounds and six assists. His remarkable rookie season continues and he should be owned in all formats. He'll be well-rested and should have another good performance […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoJusuf Nurkic Has Stocking-Stuffer Stat Line
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks on Sunday against the Mavericks. With 14.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, he is a solid fantasy option for a center. He will have his hands full with Rudy Gobert and the Jazz on Tuesday, […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDamian Lillard Lights Up Scoreboard
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard had a good night on Sunday against the Mavericks with 33 points, two rebounds and seven assists. He remains an elite fantasy option and at this point should be considered the best point guard in the league. He'll have another big game Tuesday against the Jazz.
Jim Patton 6 years agoTrae Young Dishes Against Mavericks
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was very generous on Wednesday against the Mavericks, with 24 points, 10 assists and two steals. He finished the game with just two turnovers, a positive step, as he ranks third in the league with 4.0 per game. He'll have a tougher game on Friday against the Celtics and his […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoJohn Collins Posts Big Double-Double
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins contributed 20 points and 17 rebounds Wednesday against the Mavericks. He was 0-for-3 from the three-point line. Collins continues to be a bright spot for the Hawks, with season numbers of 18.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. His .259 three-point percentage has some room for improvement, but […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoHarrison Barnes Hot From Three-Point Line
Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes had his three-point stroke working Wednesday against the Hawks, going 5-for-8 from beyond the arc on his way to scoring 25 points. His season's .403 percentage is well above his career average of .370, adding another dimension to his game. He is a good fantasy option for points and threes. […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDeAndre Jordan Continues To Make Free Throws
Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan had 11 points, 11 rebounds and two assists Wednesday against the Hawks. He was 3-for-4 from the free-throw line as well. Jordan is shooting 76 percent from the line this season, a huge improvement from his career number of 45.5 percent. His season average of 13.6 rebounds per game (third […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoLuka Doncic Fills Up Stat Sheet
Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic continued his fine rookie season Wednesday against the Hawks, registering 24 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while going 12-for-15 from the free-throw line. With an ability to play four positions, he is a strong fantasy asset, as he is eligible at guard and forward. Doncic should have another fine […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDerrick Rose One Assist Shy Of Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose got the start Saturday against the Blazers, posting 18 points, nine assists and three rebounds. He started in place of the injured Robert Covington and he even managed two blocks to cover for Covington's 1.46 season average. Rose continues his great season for the 'Wolves with 18.3 points, 4.3 assists and […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoAndrew Wiggins Stays Hot
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins continued his hot play against the Blazers on Saturday with 20 points, six rebounds and two assists. He has scored over 16 points per game in four of the last five contests. With season averages of 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists, he is a marginal fantasy asset only […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns With Another Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns recovered from two early fouls in the first quarter to post 19 points and 10 rebounds, going 2-for-6 from the three-point line. Despite Saturday's performance, Towns' .412 average from the three-point line is first among centers and 25th best league-wide. He is an elite fantasy option for his ability to […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoAl-Farouq Aminu Solid Against 'Wolves
Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu had a solid game against the Timberwolves on Saturday, registering 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Aminu is the Blazers best defender, so 14 points is very welcome for his owners. He is a fantasy asset in deeper leagues, primarily for his 8.1 rebounds per game […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoJake Layman Crashes Down
After a season-high 24 points Thursday against the Suns, Portland Trail Blazers forward Jake Layman returned to Earth on Saturday against the Timberwolves, registering six points and one rebound while going 2-for-10 from the field. He had not played at all in the five games prior to the Thursday game. Despite the outburst on Thursday, […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoJusuf Nurkic Fills Stat Sheet
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic posted his 13th double-double of the season with 22 points, four assists, 11 rebounds, four blocks and three steals. Nurkic has been rock-solid this year for the Blazers with 14.7 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on the season. He is one of the better fantasy options at the […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDamian Lillard Time Again Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard slayed the Timberwolves on Saturday with 28 points, six assists and eight rebounds, including a tie-breaking three-pointer with less than a minute left in the game. Lillard is the fifth leading scorer in the league and continues to be an elite fantasy option at point guard. He'll face off […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoBryn Forbes With Another Off Night
San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes only managed two points, three rebounds and no assists in Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Forbes' scoring has been on a downward trend, as his last double-figure game was three games ago against the Rockets, and that was just 10 points. The third-year player has performed above the Spurs […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoRudy Gay Scores Season High 31 Points Against Lakers
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay had a big night Wednesday against the Lakers, going for 31 points, seven rebounds and two assists while going 12-for-21 from the floor. The 31 points were a season high. Gay has been streaky lately, only scoring in double figures once in the last five games. He is a […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDante Cunningham Starts Against Lakers
San Antonio Spurs forward Dante Cunningham was inserted into the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Lakers. He contributed two points, eight rebounds and one assist. The Spurs are trying different combinations to replace the injured Pau Gasol, and this was Cunningham's try at it. He's not a fantasy asset regardless of his role as […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDavis Bertans Gets Start On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs forward Davis Bertans got the start on Sunday against the Blazers, posting 10 points while going 2-for-3 from the three-point line. He is starting in place of the injured Pau Gasol, who is out with a stress fracture. His season numbers of 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists do not make […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoJakob Poeltl Needs To Step Up
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl registered six points, three rebounds and two assists while playing just 13:19 minutes against the Blazers on Sunday. The Spurs need Poeltl to log more minutes now that Pau Gasol is out with a stress fracture. His season numbers of 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds do not lend a […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoPatty Mills Scores 16 Points Against Blazers
San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills had a good game against the Blazers on Sunday, recording 16 points, one rebound and six assists. Nine of his points came in 5:49 minutes of the first quarter. Mills is capable of scoring in bunches, although his season numbers of 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists don't […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoRudy Gay Shoots Well Against Blazers
San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay had a good night on Sunday against the Blazers with 18 points, three rebounds and three assists, going 7-for-10 from the floor. His season numbers of 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds indicate he is a capable rebounder, giving him fantasy value as a bench player in most formats. He'll […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDeMar DeRozan Goes Off In Second Half
San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan had 18 points in the third quarter against the Blazers on Sunday, finishing the night with 36 points, six rebounds and eight assists. His season averages of 23.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists make him an elite fantasy option. Expect another big game when the Spurs face the […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Starts Off Well Against Blazers
San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge put up 29 points, eight rebounds and three assists against the Blazers on Sunday. He had 12 points in the first quarter alone. His season totals of 17.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists make him a very valuable fantasy asset in all formats. He'll match up against the […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoZach Collins Strong Off The Bench
Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins had a solid showing against the Magic on Wednesday with seven points and seven rebounds. Collins has been a big contributor off the Portland bench, which is among the best in the league. He has not quite elevated his game to fantasy relevant yet, but he should be on […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoNik Stauskas Lights Up From Three-Point Line
Portland Trail Blazers guard Nik Stauskas had a big game against the Magic on Wednesday with 18 points, two rebounds and one assist. He had 15 points in the first half, all of them from the three-point line. He is a very streaky player off the Portland bench and is not fantasy relevant. He will […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoJusuf Nurkic Returns With Another Double-Double
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic returned from an injured shoulder and picked up where he left off, posting another double-double. He finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Nurkic played just 15:24 in the first half of Sunday's game before leaving with a mild shoulder injury. He looked to be fully healed […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoDamian Lillard Has Career Night From Three-Point Line
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard had a big night from the three-point line, going 10-for-15. He finished with 41 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Lillard broke his career and franchise record with the 10 three-pointers. He is an elite player in all formats and will continue his All-Star level play against the Nuggets […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoMalik Beasley Fills In Well For Gary Harris
Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley scored 20 points against the Lakers on Tuesday, adding in four rebounds as well. He logged 35:52 minutes, his most this year. With starter Gary Harris out of the lineup with an ankle injury, Beasley filled in the scoring line very well. He likely will see his minutes decrease when […]
Jim Patton 6 years agoPaul Millsap Posts Double-Double
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap had a great night Tuesday against the Lakers, scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and two assists. Millsap's averages this year of 12.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists are down from his career-best season in 2016-17 in Atlanta of 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He still is a […]
Jim Patton 6 years ago