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Anze Kopitar Records Fourth Straight Multi-Point Game
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar had a fourth consecutive multi-point game on Monday versus Vancouver, tying the longest such streak of his career. The Kings captain did the damage this time with a goal and an assist, helping the team get a crucial 3-2 win. Kopitar has had four goals and five assists during […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTyler Herro Remains Out With Foot Problem
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will miss a 15th consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Warriors. Miami's young star has missed a month of action with a right foot injury and doesn't have a clear return date, but Herro is expected to undergo a re-evaluation soon. With Duncan Robinson also out, Patty Mills has […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKhris Middleton Expected To Play On Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers. He's only just returned from a lengthy absence, and the team wants to be careful with Middleton's workload. But Milwaukee had the day off on Monday, and there's no back-to-back in sight, clearing the way for Middleton to play. The three-time […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Clash Against Lakers
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is expected to take the court in Tuesday's mouth-watering matchup against the Lakers. The team has listed him as probable ahead of the tilt. Antetokounmpo has played in two consecutive games since returning from a hamstring injury. He almost had a 30-20 game last time out against the Thunder, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCaleb Martin Considered Questionable Versus Golden State
Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 10, as the team considers him questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Warriors. Martin has been a frequent guest on the injury report and is currently dealing with right ankle discomfort, but he's had an impressive ironman streak of […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJaime Jaquez Jr. In Danger Of Missing Second Consecutive Game
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Golden State. He might be absent for a second consecutive game after coming out of the lineup with left ankle discomfort on Sunday versus Cleveland. Jaquez Jr. has had a steady role with the Heat, and his absence opens […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKevin Love Could Be Back In Action On Tuesday
Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) is nearing a return and has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. The veteran has missed 13 games on the bounce with a right heel injury, last appearing for Miami on Feb. 27. Love will likely push Thomas Bryant near the end of the bench […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTrayce Jackson-Davis Questionable Tuesday
Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) is questionable to play on Tuesday against Miami. The rookie big man has hurt his left knee and might have to come out of the lineup in the midst of a very good stretch. Jackson-Davis has tallied 10.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 23.0 minutes this […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoClayton Keller Takes Goal Streak To Five Games
Arizona Coyotes winger Clayton Keller celebrated a goal in a fifth consecutive game when he potted his 30th marker of the season in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The 25-year-old, who's now had 30-plus goals in back-to-back seasons, became the first Coyote since Yanic Perreault in 2006-07 to score in five straight regular-season games. He's […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTim Stutzle Collects Three Points In Senators Win
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle played a leading role in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton, recording an even-strength goal and two power-play assists. His seventh three-point outing of the season helped Stutzle to become the fifth skater in franchise history to post back-to-back 50-assist campaigns. He's added 18 goals for a nice 68-point effort across […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoEvan Bouchard Tallies Three Assists Sunday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard collected an assist on all of the team's goals in Sunday's 5-3 defeat to Ottawa. He helped Adam Henrique to notch an early goal and posted a pair of power-play assists in the second period when Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman scored. Bouchard became the second blue-liner in franchise history […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJonathan Drouin Wraps Up Three-Point Effort With Game-Winner
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin completed his first three-point performance of the season with the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime victory against Pittsburgh. He had two goals and one assist as the Avalanche produced an extraordinary comeback from a four-goal deficit. Drouin has been on a heater lately, registering three consecutive multi-point games […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCharlie Lindgren Shuts Out Jets
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren kept the Jets grounded on Sunday, recording a 27-save shutout in a 3-0 win. It's his fifth shutout of the season, which puts Lindgren tied for the third spot in the league behind Arizona's Connor Ingram and Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry. Lindgren has given a major boost to the Capitals, who […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoTage Thompson Continues Hot Stretch Versus Calgary
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-1 road win against Calgary. He assisted JJ Peterka on the game-winning goal in the middle of the third frame and produced one of Buffalo's two empty-net goals. Thompson has been extremely sharp offensively lately, going on a five-game scoring streak and […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoDesmond Bane Questionable For Meeting With Denver
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (back) has been tagged as questionable ahead of Monday's matchup against Denver. After missing two months with a sprained ankle, Bane is now dealing with a sore back, which could keep him out for a second consecutive game. Following his long-awaited return, the Grizzlies star played in only three games […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoMatisse Thybulle Questionable To Face Rockets
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston. He's played in only one of the last five games and is dealing with a right ankle issue. Thybulle's injury has left Portland without a defensive expert, who averages 1.8 steals per game. Rayan Rupert's role has grown during Thybulle's absence, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJontay Porter Remains Absent On Monday
Toronto Raptors forward/center Jontay Porter (personal) won't be in the lineup for a second consecutive game on Monday versus Brooklyn. Porter has broken into the rotation lately but is currently away from the team to deal with a personal matter. Starting center Kelly Olynyk will carry a heavy load without him, while bigger contributions are […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJabari Smith Jr. Suspended For Monday's Game
Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. will miss Monday's game against Portland with a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for his altercation with Utah's Kris Dunn on Saturday. Smith Jr's absence will be a major blow for the playoff-chasing Rockets, who have racked up eight consecutive victories. Following Alperen Sengun's (ankle) injury, Smith […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoLauri Markkanen Carrying Questionable Tag Monday
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) is seen as questionable for Monday's game against Dallas. Following his return from a quadriceps injury, the team has kept Markkanen out from a couple of games for injury management purposes. Considering he didn't play on Saturday versus Houston, it's likely Utah's top scorer will suit up on Monday, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJordan Clarkson Questionable On Monday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Mavericks. He's been out for six games with a groin strain, but it looks like Utah's microwave scorer could be back in the lineup on Monday. The comeback would come at a good time because the Jazz have just lost Kris Dunn […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoKris Dunn Suspended For Two Games
Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn has been suspended for two games. He's received the punishment for getting into a scuffle with Houston's Jabari Smith Jr. on Saturday night, with fists being thrown. The suspension forces Dunn to miss Monday's matchup versus Dallas and Wednesday's clash with San Antonio. He will be eligible to return […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJosh Okogie Makes His Comeback Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will rejoin the action on Saturday against San Antonio. He last played on March 2, missing several weeks with a lower abdominal strain. Okogie's return is good news for the Suns, as it gives the team a versatile player to use in the rotation. However, he's been a non-factor […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJusuf Nurkic Ready For Action On Saturday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (eye) will be in the lineup on Saturday versus Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Phoenix's starting center has been upgraded from probable to available. Saturday will mark Nurkic's 14th consecutive appearance. He's been quiet offensively this month and will likely also find it tough on the attacking end against Wembanyama, […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoAlex Caruso Officially In On Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) will make a 12th consecutive appearance on Saturday against the Rockets, as the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Caruso's role on offense has taken a hit with Coby White's return, but he's on a nice four-game run with multiple steals and continues to provide value for […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoCoby White Playing With Increased Minutes On Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) has been cleared to play against Boston on Saturday and will have his minutes increased. After sitting out three games due to a hip strain, White logged 29 minutes versus Houston on Thursday, coming off the bench for the first time this season. It looks like he will be […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoOmer Yurtseven Sits Out Saturday
Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (ankle) won't be in action against Houston on Saturday. He's dropping out of the lineup after having one of his best games of the season. With John Collins (face) unavailable, Yurtseven logged 21 minutes against Dallas on Thursday and had 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Collins will be […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoJohn Collins Good To Go On Saturday
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (face) will play against Houston on Saturday. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Collins returns from a one-game absence, pushing Walker Kessler back to the bench. It's been a strong month for Collins, as the former Hawk has averaged 16.8 points and 8.5 rebounds with 1.5 blocks. […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoSasha Vezenkov Remains Sidelined Saturday
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday's tilt against Orlando. The 28-year-old has been nursing an ankle injury for over a month but isn't still quite ready to make his comeback. His next opportunity to return comes on Monday versus Philadelphia. Vezenkov has only played a small […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoGary Harris Unavailable On Saturday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (foot) won't play against Sacramento on Saturday. The veteran made an early exit on Thursday versus New Orleans and has been downgraded from a questionable status ahead of Saturday's action. Caleb Houstan will cover for him in the starting unit. The 21-year-old has received multiple opportunities as a starter in […]
Taavi Pailk 10 months agoMatisse Thybulle Listed As Questionable Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Nuggets. Due to right ankle impingement, he might be absent for a third consecutive game. Thybulle's absence opens up minutes for Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert, who will also benefit from Anfernee Simons' (knee) exit […]
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