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Gabriel Landeskog Delivers Six Hits In First Game Since 2022
Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog recorded a game-high six hits during his long-awaited return to action in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime defeat to the Dallas Stars. Playing in his first NHL game in 1,032 days, Landeskog logged 13:16 of ice time. He added one block to his six hits but did not register any offensive stats. […]
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Tyler Herro Scores Game-High 33 Points In Wednesday's Loss
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was the leading scorer in Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with 33 points on 14-for-24 shooting. Over 40 minutes of action, Herro notched six rebounds and five assists, going 4-for-11 from three-point range. Sitting in a 2-0 deficit in the series, the Heat are in trouble, but […]
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Donovan Mitchell Fires In 30 Points In Game 2 Win
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell heated up in the final quarter and finished Wednesday's 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat with a team-high 30 points on 10-for-21 shooting. He tallied 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, including 10 over the final four minutes when Miami cut it to a two-point game. The […]
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Paolo Banchero Notches 32 Points In Game 2 Loss
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero recorded 32 points on 12-for-25 shooting in Wednesday's 109-100 loss to the Boston Celtics. He finished 2-for-6 from three-point range and flirted with a triple-double, amassing nine rebounds and seven assists along with two blocks in 43 minutes. Banchero has been exceptional at the start of the postseason, but Orlando […]
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Jaylen Brown Posts 36-Point Double-Double Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown notched a game-high 36 points on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, guiding his team to a 109-100 victory. With Jayson Tatum (wrist) sidelined for the contest, Brown needed to take on more offensive duties, and he delivered one of the best postseason performances of his career. His line included […]
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Jalen Green Erupts For 38 Points In Game 2 Victory
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green led all scorers with 38 points on 13-for-25 shooting on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors, helping the team tie the series at one with a 109-94 victory. The 23-year-old had a rough seven-point outing in his postseason debut on Sunday but looked like a completely different player in Game […]
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Brandin Podziemski Limited To 14 Minutes Wednesday
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) played only 14 minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets. The 22-year-old battled a stomach bug, finishing scoreless with five shot attempts. Golden State added Podziemski late to the injury report with a questionable tag. He was upgraded to available before tip-off, but Podziemski clearly […]
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Jimmy Butler III Set For MRI Thursday
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday after experiencing a hard fall in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The six-time All-Star was limited to eight minutes in the contest, leaving the floor with 1:51 remaining in the first quarter. According to Draymond Green, Butler […]
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Brandin Podziemski Upgraded To Available
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) will be available to play on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. The second-year player was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but Golden State has upgraded his status from questionable to available. This is great news for the Warriors, who are aiming to […]
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Michael Porter Jr. Listed As Questionable For Game 3
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. After suffering a left shoulder sprain in Game 2 of the series on Monday night, Porter Jr. was able to participate in Wednesday's practice session, and Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman […]
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Davion Mitchell Moves Into Starting Lineup Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell will start Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After taking a heavy 121-100 beating in Game 1, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has decided to replace Alec Burks in the first unit with Mitchell. Mitchell's performance was one of only a few bright spots for Miami in Game 1, […]
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Brandin Podziemski Picks Up Questionable Tag
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Podziemski has played well in recent weeks and was also a major factor in Golden State's Game 1 victory, notching 14 points, […]
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Al Horford Starts Game 2
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been confirmed as Jayson Tatum's (wrist) replacement in the starting lineup for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. He is joining the first unit for the 43rd time this term. During the regular season, Horford averaged 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a starting role. […]
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Michael Porter Jr. Practices On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) participated in a light practice on Wednesday and looks to be on track to play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porter Jr. injured his left shoulder in Game 2. Following practice, Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman told reporters that he is "very optimistic" […]
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Jayson Tatum Out On Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (wrist) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Orlando Magic. This is not surprising, given that the team initially listed Tatum as doubtful on the injury report. Games 3 and 4 are also scheduled for this week, so Tatum could miss several contests if he doesn't […]
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Isaiah Stewart May Miss Another Game Thursday
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. He exited the lineup for Game 2 due to inflammation in his right knee and may have to sit out another game. Paul Reed played well as Stewart's replacement in the rotation on […]
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Cal Clutterbuck Announces Retirement
Veteran forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday. He spent 16 years in the league, including 11 with the New York Islanders, before sitting out the 2024-25 campaign. Clutterbuck also represented the Minnesota Wild, making his NHL debut with the team in 2007. He is the NHL's all-time hits leader with […]
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Pavel Zacha Recovering From Small Procedure
Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha (undisclosed) will miss the World Championships after undergoing a non-surgical procedure. Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports that Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said it was a "small procedure," so it's safe to assume he will recover in time for next season. Zacha will look to produce a bounce-back […]
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Nikolaj Ehlers To Miss At Least Two More Games
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) will not travel with the team to face the St. Louis Blues in back-to-back road games. The two teams will meet in St. Louis on Thursday and Sunday, with the Jets holding a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. The team has coped well with the loss of Ehlers, […]
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Miro Heiskanen Still Out On Wednesday
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will miss Wednesday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The star blue-liner is trending in the right direction and was on the ice for the morning skate, but he isn't quite ready to play. "He's getting closer," Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said Wednesday. With Heiskanen still sidelined, the Stars […]
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John Klingberg Enters Oilers Lineup For Game 2
Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) will be welcomed back into the lineup on Wednesday in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old has been on the shelf since March 27 due to a lower-body injury. After signing a one-year deal with the Oilers on Jan. 17, Klingberg made 11 appearances during […]
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Evander Kane To Make Season Debut Wednesday Night
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (knee) is slated to make his season debut in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings. He has been sidelined since Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, having undergone several surgeries. Kane is expected to land on the second line next to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach […]
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Gabriel Landeskog Likely To Play In Game 3
Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) appears ready to make his comeback in Game 3 against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Wednesday morning that there is a "good chance" Landeskog will play in the contest. The Avalanche captain, who has been out of action since the 2022 […]
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Jaren Jackson Jr. Posts Team-High 26 Points In Tuesday's Loss
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting in Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jackson Jr. capped off his line with six rebounds as he bounced back impressively from his four-point effort in Game 1, going 2-for-3 from three-point land and 4-for-6 at the charity stripe. […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches 27 Points Despite Poor Shooting
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went only 10-for-29 from the field in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies but still finished as the top scorer with 27 points in a 118-99 win. The MVP candidate completed his line with eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals while going 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. […]
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Pascal Siakam Scores Team-High 24 Points In Game 2 Win
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam was the team's leading scorer in Tuesday's 123-115 Game 2 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, contributing 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting. He finished 2-for-5 from downtown and nailed all of his six free-throws. It was a big performance all around for Siakam, as he posted a double-double with 11 rebounds […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Posts Big Double-Double In Game 2 Loss
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo led all players with 34 points and 18 rebounds on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, but still had to leave the court on the losing side as the Bucks were defeated 123-115. Milwaukee had Damian Lillard back in the lineup, but he contributed only 14 points on 4-for-13 shooting, […]
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Julius Randle Leads Timberwolves In Scoring In Game 2
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle posted a team-high 27 points on 9-for-17 shooting in Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. After settling for 16 points in the series opener, Randle already had 15 points by halftime and finished with his postseason career high, making 2-for-4 from deep and 7-for-9 at the line. […]
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Luka Doncic Nets 31 Points In Lakers Win
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic scored a game-high 31 points on 9-for-20 shooting in Tuesday's 94-85 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scoring came hard for most players on the night, but Doncic made it back-to-back 30-point efforts for himself in the series, hitting 2-for-8 from downtown and 11-for-11 at the charity stripe. He […]
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Jock Landale Unavailable For Game 2
Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (knee) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. He also missed Game 1 of the matchup on Sunday due to a right knee contusion. Houston frequently employed a two-center lineup during the series opener, meaning Landale could be a valuable addition to the […]
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