Damian Lillard Scores Game-High 27 Points

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard recorded 27 points, five assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block in a 107-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Lillard has been on fire through 11 games this season. He is second in the league in scoring with 32.5 points per game and top […]

Kyrie Irving Scores Very Inefficient 27 Points Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving registered his eighth game of the year with 25-plus points on Tuesday, but he did it very inefficiently, going 2-for-12 from downtown and 10-for-30 overall from the field. However, despite the ugly shooting night, Kyrie still somehow ended up with a plus-seven rating and a team-high 27 points in […]

Mike Conley Scores 18 Points In Win Over Nets

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley finished Tuesday's 119-114 win over the Nets with 18 points and shooting 5-for-16 from the field. Both teams struggled from deep all night and Conley was no different, as he missed all five of his attempts from downtown. The experienced point guard capped off the night with five assists […]

Ricky Rubio Registers His Fourth Double-Double Of The Season

Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio seems to be really liking his new home in Phoenix as the guard recorded his third double-double in his last four games. Rubio was electric as he handed out 10 assists while scoring 21 points on eight of 17 shooting while also connecting on three makes from three with four […]

Devin Booker Scores 21 Points With Nine Assists

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker continued his strong play on Wednesday, but his 21 points were not enough in the loss to the Lakers. Booker connected on half of his 18 shot attempts while handing out nine assists to go along with three boards and a block while coughing the ball up five times. Booker […]

LeBron James Records 19 Points In Win Over Suns

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James flirted with a triple-double as his club picked up the 123-115 victory over the Suns on Wednesday. James provided 19 points with 11 assists and seven rebounds with just a single turnover in 37 minutes of action. The Lakers go again on Wednesday and James has made it clear […]

Trae Young Carries Hawks With Season-High 42 Points

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young had his third consecutive double-double, and fourth in five games, on Tuesday night. The sophomore guard put the team on his back and propelled them to a 125-121 win over the Denver Nuggets to snap a three-game losing streak. Young accounted for 42 points, 11 assists, four rebounds and one […]

Zach LaVine Rights The Ship Against New York

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine finished with 25 points on 9-for-19 shooting from the field and 3-for-8 shooting from beyond the arc during the win over the Knicks on Tuesday night. LaVine had scored a combined 22 points in his previous two games, and his overall scoring average is down over four points compared to […]

Coby White Incinerates Knicks With Hot Shooting

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White seemingly single-handedly took care of the Knicks on Tuesday night by dropping 27 points, with 23 of those coming in the fourth quarter. The rookie floor-general, who hasn't hit more than four three-pointers in any game this season, tortured the Knicks by dropping seven. Having struggled with his shooting before […]

Grayson Allen Not Likely To Make Return Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen is still dealing with the effects of a sore left ankle and is unlikely to participate Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets. Allen, who has earned a doubtful designation, has missed each of his team’s previous five games. In his first season with the Grizzlies, the second-year guard has averaged […]

Shabazz Napier, Jordan Bell Both Doubtful For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier and power forward/center Jordan Bell are both unlikely to participate in Wednesday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs with each man earning a doubtful designation. Both have missed Minnesota’s past four games, as Napier deals with a strained right hamstring and Bell battles a strained right shoulder. With fellow […]

Jeff Teague Has Status Up In Air For Wednesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague has missed each of his team’s previous four games due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his fifth straight Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs. Teague has officially been given a questionable designation, with Jarrett Culver set to continue to fill in should the team’s […]

Trey Burke Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Trey Burke will miss Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left calf tightness. Burke, who is celebrating his 27th birthday Tuesday, has found a role over the past two games as a member of the Sixers’ reserve group, although how long that lasts with Ben Simmons back in the […]

Shake Milton Cleared To Make Return For Tuesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard Shake Milton had previously been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but has now been given the green light to take the court for the first time since Oct. 28. Without Trey Burke available off the bench, Milton will likely see some run, although coming off a six-game […]

Ben Simmons is Back on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is back in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Simmons was expected to miss three games after injuring his shoulder. However, he'll miss only two games and be back for this one without any limits. Raul Neto will head back to the bench and lose […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Available for Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (personal) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He hasn't played with the team since October 26 due to a death in the family. Head coach David Fizdale has not announced the starting five, but Frank Ntilikina has been playing well at point guard. He's […]

Derrick Rose Won't Play on Tuesday

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (rest) won't suit up for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. Rose returned from a hamstring injury on Monday, but landed on just 3-of-13 field goal attempts. The Pistons will be cautious and let Rose rest in the second game of the back-to-back set. Bruce Brown (knee) could be headed […]

Landry Shamet is Without Timetable

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Landry Shamet (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering an injury on Monday. Shamet has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 high ankle sprain. Often times those injuries can take around six to 12 weeks to heal, but each person is different. Patrick Beverley, Maurice Harkless, and Rodney McGruder should […]

Ben Simmons Could Play Against Cavs

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was expected to miss three games due to a shoulder injury, but we'll see if that happens. This game would mark the third game, but Simmons is listed as a game-time decision right now. Raul Neto would […]

Rajon Rondo is Upgraded to Probable

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was able to get through some 5-on-5 work during Monday's practice. This will be his season debut, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Rondo limited here. Rondo could be worth a look in deep […]

Mike Conley Drills Five Triples In Victory

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley knocked down five three-pointers for the second consecutive game during Monday’s win over the Golden State Warriors. Conley, who has had a painfully slow start to the season offensively, compiled 22 points and seven assists during the victory. His first 10 contests have put him on pace for career […]

D'Angelo Russell Continues Scoring Barrage In Defeat

Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell opened Monday’s contest against the Utah Jazz scorching hot, compiling 16 points in the first eight minutes. He would finish with 33 points, giving him his fourth consecutive outing with at least 30 points scored. Russell got up 25 shots, 13 of which found the bottom of the […]

Jrue Holiday Just Misses Out On Triple-Double

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday came very close to his first triple-double of the season on Monday, finishing a 122-116 loss to Houston with 18 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Holiday had an awful shooting night, missing all seven attempts from deep and going 6-for-21 overall from the field. He also committed six […]

Russell Westbrook Gets 26 Points In Win Over Pelicans

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook had his second consecutive game with 26 points on Monday in a 122-116 win over New Orleans. He struggled mightily from three-point range with a 1-for-8 record, but he still managed a good 11-for-21 efficiency overall from the field. Mr. Triple-Double missed out on a triple-double for a fifth […]

James Harden Produces 19 Fourth-Quarter Points Monday Night

Houston Rockets guard James Harden was cold as ice at the start of Monday's matchup against the Pelicans, but he ended it in great scoring form, getting 19 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter. He had another rough night from downtown with a 3-for-11 record, but he shot a very solid 13-for-25 overall […]

Patrick Beverley Hauls In 12 Rebounds In Win Over Raptors

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley got his usual hustle stats on Monday in the chippy game against the Raptors at the Staples Center. Beverley grabbed a season-high 12 boards to go along with six points, two assists and a steal with two turnovers in 24 minutes of action. Landry Shamet suffered a pretty rough […]

Fred VanVleet Scores Just 14 Points On 20 Shot Attempts

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet continued his increased role for the injury-depleted Raptors on Monday in the 10-point loss to the Clippers. VanVleet managed to get up 20 shots, yet only was only able to connect on six of them for 14 points while adding eight assists, two rebounds, and three steals. VanVleet's usage has […]

Ja Morant Scuffles Mightily From Field During Win

Memphis Grizzlies point guard JA Morant returned to the lineup for Monday’s victory against the San Antonio Spurs following a one-game absence and struggled to put the ball in the basket. Morant, who went 3-for-13 from the field in his last outing, went 2-for-12 against the Spurs, compiling just nine points across 25 minutes. He […]

De'Aaron Fox Will Be Reevaluated In Three-To-Four Weeks

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain at the end of practice and will be reevaluated in three-to-four weeks. This is a tough blow for the Kings who are already without Marvin Bagley (thumb). In Fox's absence, either Cory Joseph, Yogi Ferrell or Bogdan Bogdanovic will start while the rest […]

Derrick Rose Starting Monday Against Minnesota

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose (hamstring) will play and start Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rose has been nursing a hamstring injury and was originally questionable, but ultimately felt good enough to play. Rose will start with Reggie Jackson (back) still out, but it is possible Rose's minutes are monitored. The Pistons are also […]