James Harden Finishes Shy Of Triple-Double In Game 5

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a double-double in Tuesday's playoff victory over Boston. He finished with 17 points, going 4-for-8 from the field and 1-for-2 from deep. He also shot 8-for-10 from the charity stripe, adding 10 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals. The 33-year-old has played relatively well, scoring 42 points or more […]

Chris Paul Gets Shots Up Before Game 5, Remains Out

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (groin) remains out Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, but appears to be making progress. Paul was seen getting shots up before their game Tuesday night and could be nearing a return. There have not been any updates on his status and Paul continues to be listed as out on the […]

Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Quickley missed Game 4 with an ankle sprain and was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot. Quickley will likely miss his second straight game and may be done for the series. Quentin Grimes got the […]

Stephen Curry Posts A 30-Point Triple-Double

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry put together a 30-point triple-double in Monday's Game 4 loss to the Lakers, finishing with a game-high 31 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. Curry already had a 17-7-7 line cooked up by halftime, and he added three steals to his tally in 42 minutes. However, Curry's third […]

Jalen Brunson Records A 30-Point Double-Double Monday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was fantastic against the Heat on Monday, but his 32-point, 11-assist effort wasn't enough in a 109-101 loss. Brunson joined elite Knicks company, becoming only the third player in franchise history with 30-plus points and 10-plus assists in a playoff game. He had a tough time from downtown […]

Chris Paul Unavailable For Game 5

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. As expected, Paul will remain on the sideline as he continues to work his way back from a groin issue. The team continues to consider him day-to-day, but it seems unlikely that Paul is going to play […]

Immanuel Quickley Downgraded To Out

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Monday's Game 4 against the Miami Heat. He was forced to exit early during their last game and was seen wearing a boot prior to Game 4. The Knicks are considering Quickley day-to-day, so possibly he's able to suit up for Game […]

Jamal Murray Delivers 28 Points In Game 4

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored 28 points and had five rebounds with seven assists and one steal in Sunday's 129-124 Game 4 loss to Phoenix. The 26-year-old once again formed a great one-two punch with Nikola Jokic, shooting 13-for-25 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep. Murray logged 42 minutes and didn't commit a […]

Landry Shamet Plays Key Role In Game 4 Win

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Landry Shamet became an unexpected fourth-quarter hero in Sunday's Game 4 victory over the Nuggets, popping up from nowhere with four triples. He shot 5-for-8 in total from deep and 6-for-9 overall during a 19-point performance. The 26-year-old didn't register anything else to his stat line, but the triples were more […]

Malcolm Brogdon Has Productive Showing In Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon recorded 19 points in Sunday's loss to Philly. While most of Brogdon's teammates struggled shooting the ball, he went 5-for-8 from downtown. He added eight rebounds and two assists, capping off a productive day. The Sixth Man of the Year averaged only 13 points in the playoff series versus the […]

Derrick White Held To 12 Points On Sunday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had 12 points in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. White averaged 17.3 points in the first-round meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. However, he's averaging only 11 in this series. That said, he remains a pivotal piece to the rotation, so his DFS upside remains higher than most for Game 5 on […]

Marcus Smart Drops 21 Points Versus Philly

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 21 points in Sunday's loss to the 76ers. He logged 42 minutes despite entering this one carrying a questionable tag because of a sprained ankle. All things considered, Smart looked good, shooting 6-for-15 from the field and 4-for-10 from deep while adding seven assists and three rebounds. Smart […]

James Harden Hits Game-Winning Three, Scores 42 In Win

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden was unstoppable Sunday as he led the Sixers to a series-saving win over the Boston Celtics. Harden hit the go-ahead three-pointer with about 18 seconds left in overtime which ended up being the game-winner. Harden finished with a game-high 42 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, six threes, four steals and […]

Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Game 4

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (ankle) has been listed as doubtful to play Monday versus the Miami Heat. Quickley turned his ankle late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss and will likely miss at least one game due to the injury. With Quickley likely out, Quentin Grimes and Miles McBride should see some […]

Ben Simmons Wants To Play In World Cup

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) expressed his desire to play for the Australian National Team in the FIBA World Cup. The former 76er hasn't played since February 15, with his year ending prematurely because of a back issue. While he was already expected to be healthy for training camp, his aspiration to participate in […]

D'Angelo Russell Open To Moving On In Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell has his immediate attention on the postseason. However, that doesn't mean he's not thinking about his impending free agency. "I would love to stay here," commented Russell when asked by The Athletic where he'd like to play in 2023-24. "I would have loved to be in Minnesota too. So […]

Stephen Curry Limited To 23 Points, Three Assists Saturday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a quiet outing in Saturday's Game 3 against the Lakers, finishing a blowout loss with 23 points and three assists. He completely ran the show in Game 2 with 12 assists, but the Lakers managed to limit his impact Saturday night and it resulted in a big […]

D'Angelo Russell Makes Lakers History With Three-Point Barrage

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell had a sublime first half against Golden State on Saturday, becoming the first player in franchise history with 20 points and five made three-pointers before halftime of a playoff game. However, Russell ended up going scoreless after the break. Luckily for the Lakers, the team didn't really need […]

Chris Paul Remains Out For Game 4

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (groin) won't play in Sunday's Game 4 against Denver. According to Suns head coach Monty Williams, Paul did "a little bit on the floor" in Saturday's practice, but he clearly isn't ready to play just yet. Williams added that nothing has changed from the initial report. Paul was ruled […]

Jalen Brunson Has A Rough Game 3 Showing

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson finished with a team-high 20 points in the playoff loss to Miami. He also added eight assists and six rebounds. The former Maverick struggled shooting, going 7-for-20 from the field and 0-for-5 from deep. Even worse, he continues to be bothered by an ankle injury, meaning he'll be a […]

Marcus Smart Back On The Injury Report

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year-old is dealing with a sprained ankle, his latest injury after entering Game 2 with a chest issue. Considering how much punishment he's taken during the postseason, there's a chance he won't be out there. If that's the case, […]

De'Anthony Melton Scores 14 Points In Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton had a productive outing despite his team dropping Game 3 to Boston. He finished with 14 points, shooting 4-for-10 from the field and 4-for-7 from deep while adding eight rebounds and four steals. It's apparent head coach Doc Rivers may continue to give Melton some additional minutes because of his […]

Tyrese Maxey Has A Rough Shooting Night On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey finished with 13 points in Friday's playoff loss to Boston. In all fairness, James Harden also struggled offensively, with both starting guards combining for a rough 7-for-30 shooting from the field and 5-for-16 shooting from deep. After Maxey scored 26 points in Game 1, he has cooled off significantly over […]

James Harden Struggles Shooting In Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 16 points in the postseason loss to Boston on Friday. The veteran struggled shooting in this one, going 3-for-14 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep. He also had five turnovers. Fortunately, Harden had 11 assists, six rebounds, and went 8-for-9 from the charity stripe. After Harden scored […]

Stephen Curry Notches Double-Double

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was passive on offense during Thursday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran sharpshooter attempting only 12 shots, which is tied for his second-lowest mark of the season. Curry instead operated as an elite facilitator and let others do the shooting on Thursday. He finished with 20 […]

Chris Paul Expected To Miss Game 3

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (groin) was unable to participate in Thursday's practice, according to head coach Monty Williams. The veteran guard suffered a groin injury on Monday, which could sideline him for part of the series. As of right now, the Suns don't expect Paul to be ready for Game 3 of this second-round […]

Jalen Brunson Remains Day-To-Day

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) was unable to do much during Thursday's practice, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The team is currently considering Brunson day-to-day with right ankle soreness. Luckily, the Knicks don't play again until Saturday, so Brunson has plenty of time to rest and recover. Possibly, the Knicks were giving […]

Tyrese Maxey Settles For 13 Points In Game 2 Against Boston

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had 13 points during the team's lethargic performance in Wednesday's Game 2 against Boston. He shot a decent 6-for-14 from the field but continued to struggle from three-point range, going 1-for-4. Maxey is now shooting just 23.5 percent from downtown across the last three games. He played 30 minutes in […]

James Harden Cools Off In Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden cooled off in Wednesday's postseason loss to the Boston Celtics. He dropped 45 points in Game 1 on Monday. However, things were different in Game 2, with the 33-year-old finishing with only 12 points. While he did have a double-double, he shot 2-for-14 from the field and failed to make […]

Malcolm Brogdon Has Big Night On Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon scored 23 points in the postseason win over the 76ers. Jaylen Brown had a game-high 25 points. However, the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year was the second-best offensive producer on the night. Brogdon is now averaging 21.5 points and shooting 50% from deep in this series, so he'll certainly […]