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Karl-Anthony Towns Picks Up 30 Points, 16 Boards
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns had a fine evening against Memphis on Friday, notching a game-high 30 points and 16 rebounds in a 120-108. He added two assists, one steal and one block with 11-for-25 shooting from the field. KAT hurt his efficiency badly with a 1-for-8 effort from three-point range. He was a perfect […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJonas Valanciunas Grabs Ninth Consecutive Double-Double
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas needed only 22 minutes of action to net his ninth consecutive double-double on Friday, finishing a 120-108 win over Minnesota with 19 points and 11 rebounds. He made his only three-pointer and shot 7-for-14 from the field. It was a real team effort by the Grizzlies, who had eight players […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoMackenzie Blackwood Suffers Another Tough Loss
New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood took a second consecutive loss when his squad was beaten 2-1 in overtime by Washington on Friday. He saved 38 of 40 shots in the game and almost had a chance to test himself in a shootout, with the Capitals netting the game-winner just 21 seconds before the end. […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJohn Carlson Reaches 10 Goals For Season
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson scored his 10th goal of the year in Friday's 2-1 overtime victory against New Jersey. He bagged Washington's opener and Dmitry Orlov finished off the game 4:39 into the extra frame. Carlson has now scored at least 10 times in four straight seasons. He has 32 points this term in […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJuuse Saros Sees Hot Streak End
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros picked up his first loss in five starts on Thursday when the team was defeated by the Stars at home 4-1. He allowed three goals on 30 shots in the game. Saros blew hot and cold at the start of the season, but he finally found some consistency last month […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJoe Pavelski Delivers Two Assists In Thursday's Win
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski set up two goals as the team ended a three-game skid with a 4-1 win over Nashville on Thursday. He helped Mikko Heiskanen and Jason Robertson to pick up goals. Pavelski has been by far the most consistent forward on the team this season, leading the Stars in every major […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJosh Hart Matches Career High With 17 Rebounds
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart was a beast on the glass in Thursday's overtime loss to the Magic, matching his career high with 17 rebounds. He completed a double-double by getting 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting and had five assists with five turnovers in 47 minutes of action. Hart, who shot 5-for-6 at […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoNickeil Alexander-Walker Scores Game-High 31 Points
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker went for a game-high 31 points in Thursday's 115-110 overtime loss to Orlando, with Zion Williamson (thumb), Brandon Ingram (foot) and Lonzo Ball (hip) all missing the game. Alexander-Walker shot 13-for-24 from the field and had four three-point makes with seven attempts. His line included eight rebounds, three […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Picks Up Nice Double-Double In Thursday's Win
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. had a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench as the team shocked New Orleans with a 115-110 overtime win on Thursday. Khem Birch was the starting center but left the game early with an illness. Carter Jr. finished with 8-for-13 shooting from the field and made all of five […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoStephen Curry Has 36 Points In Losing Effort
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a big scoring night with 36 points against Miami on Thursday, but the team had to settle for a fifth loss in six games. He shot 9-for-19 from the field and 5-for-11 from outside with a 13-for-13 record at the foul line. Curry matched his season high […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJimmy Butler Leads The Way In Win Over Warriors
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler led the team with 22 points in Thursday's 116-109 win over Golden State and added eight assists, six rebounds and four steals with one turnover in 35 minutes. He finished with 7-for-13 shooting from the field and nailed seven of nine attempts at the charity stripe. Butler leads the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoVictor Oladipo Finishes Miami Debut With Six Points
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo didn't provide much scoring in his team debut on Thursday but collected five assists, three rebounds and two steals in a 116-109 win over Golden State. He finished 0-for-4 with the three-ball and shot 2-for-8 overall from the field and 2-for-5 at the line during a six-point performance in 23 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoTerry Rozier Cools Down Thursday Night
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier had a quiet night against the Nets on Thursday, finishing a 111-89 loss with 12 points on 4-for-11 shooting. It was a blowout pretty much right from the off and no Hornet managed more than 13 points. Rozier added five rebounds and three assists with three turnovers in 27 minutes. […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoKyrie Irving Gets Close To Triple-Double
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving flirted with a triple-double in Thursday's big win over Charlotte, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Many expected him to go off for a big scoring performance with James Harden (hamstring) sitting out, but Kyrie allowed Jeff Green to shine with a game-high 21 points and […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Has Good All-Around Line In Nets Debut
Brooklyn Nets forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge made his team debut on Thursday versus Charlotte and didn't disappoint, providing a bit of everything in a dominant 111-89 win with 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block. He made his lone three-pointer and shot 4-for-10 overall from the field in 30 minutes as the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoRussell Westbrook Rolls To 18th Triple-Double Of The Year
Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook remained in a triple-double form on Thursday against Detroit, finishing a 120-91 loss with 18 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. It was almost a quadruple-double with nine turnovers in 36 minutes. Russ shot 7-for-16 from the field and a miserable 1-for-6 at the charity stripe. It was a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoMason Plumlee Has 13-11-7 Line In Thursday's Win
Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee filled the stat sheet nicely in Thursday's win over Washington, going for 13 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in 28. He shot 6-for-11 from the field and 1-for-2 at the foul line. Plumlee is a good playmaking big, so this isn't the first time he […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoJosh Jackson Goes Off For 31 Points
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Josh Jackson was on a roll against Washington on Thursday, finishing a 120-91 win with a season-high 31 points on 13-for-21 shooting. He was 4-for-7 with the three-ball and had four assists, two rebounds and one steal. Jackson has enjoyed some fine form at times this season, but this came out of […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoAnthony Mantha Scores 10th Goal Of The Season
Detroit Red Wings winger Anthony Mantha found the back of the net for the 10th time this season in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Florida, Adam Erne also scored for the Red Wings, who couldn't hang on to a 2-1 lead in the third period. Patrik Nemeth had assists on both plays. Mantha joined Robby […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoFrank Vatrano Records Two Points In Thursday's Win
Florida Panthers winger Frank Vatrano had two points in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory against Detroit. He scored a power-play goal to take the game into the extra frame and tallied an assist as Alex Wennberg ended the contest 1:25 into overtime. Noel Acciari notched the team's opener. The Panthers are currently without a number of […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoMike Reilly Continues Good Run With An Assist
Ottawa Senators defenseman Mike Reilly tallied an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Montreal, reaching 15 points for the year. Most of them (8) have come since the start of last month, so the 27-year-old is quietly having a good offensive spurt. He has notched all of his points via assists and combined with Josh […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoTomas Tatar Extends Point Streak With Pair Of Assists
Montreal Canadiens winger Tomas Tatar handed out two assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over Ottawa, taking his point streak to five games. He helped Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher to get on the scoreboard. The latter has now scored in three straight contests and Danault boasts three consecutive multi-point outings, so the line is currently […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoMax Domi Has Two Assists, Six Shots In New Role
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Max Domi took over the second-line center position in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Tampa and had himself a productive evening with two assists and a game-high six shots. Zach Werenski and Eric Robinson each posted one goal and one assist. Domi ended a six-game pointless run with the outing and should […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoBrayden Point Ends Dry Spell With Two Goals
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point ended a four-game pointless streak with two goals in Thursday's 3-2 win over Columbus. He got things started with a power-play goal in the first period and completed a comeback win after Ross Colton had made it 2-2 in the final frame. Point became the 15th player in the […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoRobin Lehner Likely In Vegas Net On Thursday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner is the team's likely starter on Thursday when the team hosts Minnesota. He'll be looking to extend a four-game winning streak. The Swedish netminder carries a 6-1-1 record for the season with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. Lehner hasn't missed a beat since returning from […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoPetr Mrazek Heads To AHL For Conditioning Stint
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek has been sent to the AHL for a conditioning stint as he continues to work his way back from thumb surgery. He has missed 29 games since getting hurt on Jan. 30. Mrazek got off to an excellent start to the season, putting together a 2-1-0 record with a 0.99 […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoAnton Khudobin Makes 20th Start Of The Season
Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will record his 20th start of the season in Thursday's rematch against Nashville. He suffered a 3-2 shootout loss versus the Predators on Tuesday, which resulted in his record dropping to 6-9-4. Khudobin has celebrated very few wins this season, but he has a solid 2.56 goals-against average with a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoKevin Lankinen Tries To Beat Carolina Again
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will go for a second consecutive win against Carolina on Thursday. He stopped 31 shots and beat the Hurricanes 2-1 on Tuesday to improve to 13-8-4 for the season. The rookie from Finland has posted a 2.65 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with two shutouts. He had a […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoMax Domi Moves Back To Center For Thursday's Matchup
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Max Domi will be back in the center position for Thursday's road game at Tampa. He'll be skating on the second line between Patrik Laine and Eric Robinson. Kevin Stenlund, who has been centering the first line lately, will miss the contest and Jack Roslovic moves up to the top line. […]
Taavi Pailk 4 years agoAnthony Duclair Won't Feature On Thursday
Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair (upper body) has been ruled out for at least seven days and won't play on Thursday against Detroit. He got hurt in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Red Wings and is set for another spell on the sidelines after already missing seven games earlier in the campaign. The 25-year-old has […]
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