Bennedict Mathurin Still Without Timetable To Return
Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) has missed the team's last two games with a sprained right ankle and seems to be trending toward missing a third game on Thursday. The team has not given a timetable for his return just yet, but head coach Rick Carlisle said that he's "making some real positive strides […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Returns With 46 Points Monday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made it back on the court Monday against Sacramento and returned with a monster performance, recording 46 points in 34 minutes with 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal. He made both of his attempts from deep and finished with 19-for-28 overall shooting from the field. Giannis' return from a […]
Klay Thompson Hits The Suns With 38 Points
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson made a sizzling start to Monday's big matchup against Phoenix and ended up as the leading scorer in the contest, putting up 38 points in a 123-112 win. He had a whopping 33 points in the first half with eight made attempts from deep. The Suns did a much […]
Jaylen Brown Has Season-High 43 Points Against The Rockets
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown shot 16-for-25 from the field en route to a season-high 43 points in Monday's 111-109 loss to Houston. He finished 4-for-10 with the three-ball and completed his line with five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Brown has upped his efficiency since the All-Star break and it has […]
Lauri Markkanen Produces Big 38-Point Effort Against Miami
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen had a fantastic game with 38 points in Monday's matchup against Miami, shooting 14-for-26 from the field and 6-for-12 from downtown. He had a quiet opening to the game but heated up in the second quarter and never looked back. In 37 minutes on the floor, Markkanen also collected eight […]
Kyle Anderson Picks Up A Triple-Double In Win Over Hawks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson had a chance to celebrate his third career triple-double on Monday, contributing 14 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in a 136-115 win over Atlanta. It was a great performance all around from him, as Anderson added two steals and two blocks to his tally while shooting 5-for-6 from the […]
Brandon Ingram Listed As Questionable Versus Lakers
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is questionable to play versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Ingram has missed the past two games with an ankle sprain and may be on the verge of a third straight absence. If unable to go, Ingram's absence would lead the way for another Naji Marshall spot […]
Kyle Kuzma Questionable Against Detroit
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Detroit Pistons. Kuzma is dealing with some knee soreness which is likely some wear and tear from over the course of the season. If Kuzma is unable to go, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert would likely see increased minutes on Tuesday. Kuzma […]
Trey Murphy III Explodes For Career-High 41 Points
New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III was unconscious against Portland on Sunday, hitting nine attempts from deep and finishing with a career-high 41 points. He pushed the team to a big 127-110 victory, shooting 13-for-20 overall from the field. Murphy III did all of his damage in just 30 minutes and capped off his line […]
Jalen McDaniels Exits With A Hip Problem
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels featured for only eight minutes Sunday against Washington, leaving the game with a right hip contusion. He was able to put up six points and had one rebound before exiting. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said after the game that McDaniels's injury isn't serious, so it's possible that he won't […]
Keldon Johnson Carries Questionable Tag On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against OKC. Johnson had 23 points, eight boards, six assists, and two steals in 36 minutes in the win over the Nuggets on Friday. However, he's back on the injury report because of nagging left foot soreness, so there's a chance he won't […]
Zach LaVine Torches Houston For 36 Points
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine eased his way to a game-high 36 points in Saturday's 119-111 triumph over the Rockets, shooting 14-for-26 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He cooked up a full line, also providing nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. LaVine has been a very bad man lately, averaging […]
Jayson Tatum Has 36 Points, 15 Rebounds Versus Atlanta
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a team-high 34 points and dominated the glass with 15 rebounds in Saturday's 134-125 win over Atlanta. He also had six assists and one block while posting only one turnover in 35 minutes. It was a very productive night for the 25-year-old star, although Tatum struggled a bit with […]
Jimmy Butler Notches Season-High 38 Points Versus Magic
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had a season-high 38 points Saturday night against the Magic but it wasn't enough to help the team to victory. The Heat went ice-cold in overtime and took a 126-114 loss. It was a struggle for most players on the team, but Butler had a great outing with 14-for-25 shooting […]
Talen Horton-Tucker Stars Against Charlotte
Utah Jazz guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker had a very impressive performance against the Hornets on Saturday, leading the team to a 119-111 victory with a season-high 37 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. He shot 14-for-24 from the field and was 2-for-5 with his attempts from outside. Injuries have decimated the Jazz backcourt and it's given […]
Kawhi Leonard Drops 38 Points On The Knicks
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard had one of his best outings of the season on Saturday, producing a game-high 38 points on 14-for-22 shooting in a 106-95 win over the Knicks. He was 3-for-6 with the three-ball and capped things off with four rebounds, two assists and one steal. Kawhi has scored more points […]
Bennedict Mathurin Remains Out Against Detroit
Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Pistons. The rookie played sprained his right ankle during Thursday's win over the Houston Rockets, limiting him to only three minutes. As a result, Chris Duarte got some extra work in that one, finishing the night with 10 points and two steals in […]
Scottie Barnes Nets Career-High 32 Points Against Lakers
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes shot 13-for-19 from the field en route to a career-high 32 points in Friday's losing effort against the Lakers. He also had nine rebounds, seven assists, and one steal during an outstanding night, although Barnes' 1-for-4 record from downtown clearly could've been better. Barnes' hands have been cold for several […]
Mikal Bridges Leads All Scorers With 34 Points
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Mikal Bridges scored for fun and had a game-high 34 points in Friday's dramatic 124-123 overtime victory against Minnesota. The emerging star shot 13-for-24 from the field and had a 4-for-8 record from deep with six rebounds and one assist across 47 minutes of action. Bridges has scored 30 points or more […]
Brandon Ingram Uncertain For Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ingram was forced to exit early on Wednesday due to a sprained right ankle. It wouldn't be shocking to see the oft-injured forward miss this game. Naji Marshall started in the second half of Wednesday's game, […]
Paolo Banchero Puts Together Strong Stat Line In Loss
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is still the clear favorite for rookie of the year at the moment and he keeps putting up more performances to remind everyone. On Thursday, he posted 26 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one block while shooting 8-for-17 from the floor and 3-for-4 from deep. He also added seven […]
Lauri Markkanen Drops 31 Points On Orlando
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continued his campaign for most surprisingly high-valued fantasy player of the year as he led the team in a 131-124 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The 25-year-old posted 31 points, five rebounds, two assists, and one block on 11-for-22 shooting from the floor, 3-for-9 from beyond the arc, […]
Kevin Durant To Miss Three Weeks
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is going to be sidelined at least the next three weeks. This is a tough break after the superstar forward suffered a left ankle sprain during pre-game warmups on Wednesday. The 34-year-old will hopefully be able to contribute during the Suns' playoff run. Until then, Torrey Craig and Josh […]
Jonathan Kuminga Won't Play On Thursday
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The young forward was expected to play until he suffered a left ankle sprain during warmups. It's uncertain who is going to move into the starting five for this game. Kevon Looney (back), JaMychal Green, and Donte […]
Aaron Nesmith Questionable For Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (hip) could miss a third consecutive game Thursday against Houston, as the team considers him questionable for the contest. The 23-year-old is recovering from a sore left hip. Nesmith is far from a household name, but he has been starting regularly for the Pacers since mid-December, putting in decent work. […]
Alec Burks Remains Unavailable Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Alec Burks (foot) will miss a second consecutive game Thursday against Charlotte. Burks is bothered by a sore left foot and will be unavailable for a third time in four games. The 31-year-old has had a good year in Motown, averaging 12.8 points in 22.0 minutes. Cory Joseph, R.J. Hampton and Rodney […]
Bojan Bogdanovic Out For A Fourth Consecutive Game
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) has been officially ruled out for a fourth consecutive game Thursday. Some reports are even suggesting that Bogdanovic won't feature at all this season anymore, so we might have seen the last of him in 2022-23. The veteran has enjoyed his first year in Detroit, leading the Pistons with […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Ruled Out Thursday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with Brooklyn. He was initially probable for the contest with a non-COVID illness and a knee issue, but Giannis has now hurt his right hand and it forces him to sit out a second consecutive game. His absence should result in another […]
Kevin Durant Could Miss Rest Of Regular Season
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday night after spraining his ankle during warmups. He was doing his normal routine when it looked like he either slipped or just stepped awkwardly and went down. According to Greg Moore of AZ Central, the team fears that he may have experienced […]
Jayson Tatum Slices Up Portland For 30 Points
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was up to his normal offensive brilliance as he sliced and diced the Trail Blazers on the way to a 115-93 win on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old dropped 30 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal while shooting 11-for-17 from the floor and 6-for-10 from three while hitting two […]