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Landry Shamet Questionable Tuesday
Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Golden State. Shamet might have to exit the lineup after playing in 10 consecutive games. He doesn't have a big role with the Wizards, but with other players dealing with health issues, Shamet landed in the starting unit on Sunday versus Cleveland. He […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJalen Smith Available On Monday
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) will play on Monday against Toronto. He returned to action from a four-game absence on Sunday versus Dallas and is good to go again against the Raptors, despite being initially regarded as questionable for the game with lower back spasms. Smith is a very effective player but typically doesn't […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoDereck Lively II Probable Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) is considered probable to suit up against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The rookie big man missed quite a bit of time at the start of the month after undergoing surgery to fix his broken nose. However, he has played in three straight games since returning to action, and […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMaxi Kleber Probable For Tuesday's Action
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) is considered probable for Tuesday's clash with the Cavaliers. In a strange coincidence, multiple Mavericks players have had their noses broken in recent times, and Kleber is one of them, but the nasal fracture isn't expected to keep him off the court. Kleber is set to have an important […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJosh Green Considered Probable For Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Josh Green (elbow) is expected to play on Tuesday versus Cleveland, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Green hurt his right elbow on Sunday versus Indiana and has landed on the injury report with an elbow strain, but it looks like he will be good to go. […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoDante Exum Listed As Doubtful For Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) has been listed as doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against Cleveland. He's missed 12 straight games but has been back in practice and doesn't appear to be far away from returning. However, his return on Tuesday still looks unlikely. Exum won't have to wait long for his next chance to […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoLuka Doncic Probable For Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) continues to carry a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Cavaliers. Doncic has played in each of the last nine games, and it's safe to assume he will remain in the lineup on Tuesday. The NBA's leading scorer will enter Tuesday's battle following […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoGary Harris Available Tuesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn. The veteran didn't play on Sunday versus Atlanta in the second leg of a back-to-back. He also missed a game in a back-to-back situation in the week prior as the team continues to manage Harris' right calf injury. […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJonathan Isaac Questionable Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Nets. He hurt his left knee early into Sunday's battle with the Hawks, but MRI results showed no significant injuries, and Isaac might be in the lineup on Tuesday. The 26-year-old could get some extra action on Tuesday if […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoPaolo Banchero Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Brooklyn. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against Atlanta with an illness and hasn't apparently fully recovered yet. Goga Bitadze started in Banchero's spot at the weekend but didn't do a lot, and he will be a […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoMark Scheifele Records Four Points In Sunday's Win
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele picked up four points in Sunday's narrow 4-3 overtime victory against Arizona. He did most of the damage in the first period, opening the scoring and delivering two power-play assists. Scheifele became the fifth player in franchise history to record at least five three-point periods. He completed his four-point effort […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoPatrick Kane Returns To Chicago With Overtime Game-Winner
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane had a special outing in his first game back in Chicago on Sunday, finishing a two-point performance with the game-winning goal in overtime. Kane's assist to Alex DeBrincat late in regulation helped Detroit take the game into the extra frame, and he finished the contest by making it […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoSidney Crosby Puts In Vintage Performance Versus Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby had an outstanding game against Philadelphia on Sunday, leading the team to a 7-6 victory in the Battle of Pennsylvania with a four-point effort. Crosby scored Pittsburgh's first goal and delivered three assists, with one of the helpers coming on the power play. The Penguins captain became the 10th player […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoNikita Kucherov Surpasses 100-Point Mark With Big Performance
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov toyed with the Devils on Sunday and became the first player to hit the 100-point mark this season. He was involved in all the goals in a 4-1 road victory, picking up three assists and icing the game with an empty-net goal. Having played in his 59th game […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJamie Drysdale Exits With Injury On Sunday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 7-6 defeat to Pittsburgh. He didn't play in the third period after heading straight to the locker room following a hit from Pittsburgh forward Jansen Harkins. Drysdale finished with 10:39 of ice time, posting one hit and a minus-one rating. The young defenseman was […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoBryan Rust Evaluated For Upper-Body Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust is being evaluated for an upper-body injury following Sunday's 7-6 win over Philadelphia. Rust had an outstanding game with two goals and an assist but logged only 14:57 of action. The Penguins are just about to head out for a four-game road trip, and it's now unclear if Rust […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoClayton Keller Injured On Sunday
Arizona Coyotes winger Clayton Keller suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's contest against Winnipeg. He left the action after logging only 8:16 of ice time. Keller has yet to miss a game this season, but he should now be regarded as questionable for Tuesday's clash with Montreal. His absence would be a massive blow for […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoChet Holmgren Hits Special Rookie Mark
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren made history in Sunday's win over Houston, becoming the first rookie in NBA history to register 150-plus blocks and 100-plus three-point makes. He hit the milestone with three blocks and a 5-for-8 effort from deep against the Rockets. Holmgren made his presence felt all over the court at Toyota […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoNikola Jokic At His Best Versus Warriors
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was unstoppable against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, leading his team to a 119-103 win with a big triple-double. He posted 32 points with 16 rebounds and 16 assists. In 37 minutes on the court, Jokic also collected a nice amount of defensive stats by tallying four steals and […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoDejounte Murray Shines With Near Triple-Double
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray went close to a triple-double as the team started life without Trae Young (finger) with a 109-92 victory over Orlando on Sunday. He led all scorers with 25 points, had a game-high 11 assists, and was also among the most productive players on the glass, finishing with nine rebounds. Across […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJusuf Nurkic Dominates The Boards Versus Lakers
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic put in a dominating performance in rebounding on Sunday against the Lakers, grabbing a season-high 22 boards in a 123-113 victory. He had more rebounds than Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined (21), picking up seven of them on the offensive end alone. Following his return from a one-game absence, […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Falls One Assist Short Of Triple-Double
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo ran the show with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists in Sunday's 119-98 victory over Philadelphia. He added one block on the defensive end while finishing with 10-for-17 shooting from the field. Antetokounmpo also enjoyed an above-average performance at the foul line, hitting nine of 12 attempts. He was […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoDomantas Sabonis Joins Select Group With 20th Triple-Double
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis routinely bagged another triple-double in Sunday's meeting with the Clippers, completing a 123-107 victory with 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists. He added three steals during a monster night while shooting 7-for-17 from the field with a 3-for-4 effort at the line. Sabonis became the sixth player in NBA […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoRJ Barrett Good To Go Monday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (knee) isn't on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against Indiana. The former Knicks man appears ready to return from a one-game absence. Toronto kept Barrett out from Friday's matchup against Atlanta as the team finished off a back-to-back. Barrett hasn't fully completed any back-to-backs since returning from a […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoConnor Ingram Returns To Action Sunday
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram (undisclosed) will get back to work on Sunday versus Winnipeg. He has been unavailable for the previous four games with an undisclosed injury. Ingram hasn't won any of his last five starts, but he has enjoyed a successful campaign in general. In 33 starts, the 26-year-old has produced a 17-13-2 […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoPetr Mrazek Takes On Red Wings Sunday
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek will face the Detroit Red Wings in his 39th start of the season on Sunday. The veteran netminder will look to improve a 13-22-3 record, entering the matchup with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. It's been a challenging campaign for Mrazek, and recent times have been […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoJames Reimer Faces Goal-Shy Chicago On Sunday
Detroit Red Wings goaltender James Reimer will log his 13th start of the season on Sunday versus Chicago. Detroit's backup is getting a rare opportunity to play, with the team finishing off a back-to-back. This will be only the third start for Reimer since the turn of the year. He's produced a 5-6-2 record for […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoScott Mayfield Ruled Out For At Least Two More Games
New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) won't join the team for a brief two-game road trip next week, which features stops in Dallas and Detroit. He came out of the lineup Saturday versus Tampa Bay with a lower-body injury and will now sit out at least a couple of more games. The Islanders […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoAlex Nylander Set For Blue Jackets Debut On Sunday
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Alex Nylander will make his team debut on Sunday against the Rangers. The 25-year-old was picked up from Pittsburgh in a trade earlier in the week, along with a sixth-round pick for forward Emil Bemstrom. Nylander made five appearances with the Penguins this season, going scoreless in all of his outings. […]
Taavi Pailk 11 months agoOwen Power A Game-Time Call Sunday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (hand) could be back in action on Sunday versus Carolina. Power has missed six games, but he's been practicing since Wednesday, albeit in a non-contact jersey. "He needs to be cleared and we'll find out right now," Sabres head coach Don Granato said Sunday morning. "But he's very, very close, […]
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