Marcus Smart Nearly Posts Triple-Double
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart put together an outstanding performance during Thursday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. Smart came into this contest a little banged up with a right foot sprain. However, the injury didn't seem to bother Smart as he almost posted a triple-double in the victory. He finished with 24 points, 12 […]
Marcus Smart Is Probable For Game 2
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The expectation is that Smart will be able to return on Thursday, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see. Derrick White would move back to the bench, assuming Smart returns. Hopefully, White can do […]
Jaylen Brown Records Double-Double In Game 1 Defeat
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown notched his second double-double of the postseason in Tuesday's loss to the Heat, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds across 43 minutes. The 25-year-old continued to stay scorching from long range, going 4-for-8, giving him multiple made triples in five consecutive outings. Brown added three assists, as […]
Joe Harris Should Be Ready For Training Camp
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (ankle) underwent surgery in late March and is hopeful to be ready for training camp in the fall. He missed most of last season due to a left ankle injury. The Nets clearly missed his elite shooting from beyond the arc. However, his absence opened up playing time for Bruce […]
Max Strus Back On The Injury Report For Tuesday
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Tuesday's postseason battle against Boston. Strus continues to deal with a left hamstring strain. However, he was plagued by the ailment during the previous round against Philly as well, so his presence on the injury report is likely a formality at this point. The 26-year-old […]
Marcus Smart Questionable For Series Opener
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (foot) is in danger of missing the opening contest of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Miami. The Defensive Player of the Year is dealing with a right foot sprain and was observed hobbling during the Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. As a result, there is a real chance […]
Marcus Smart Struggles On Sunday Afternoon
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with only 11 points during the win over Milwaukee on Sunday. However, he made up for it by racking up 10 assists, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block. After dropping 21 points in Game 6, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year had a rough time shooting the […]
Jrue Holiday Unable Lift Bucks To Eastern Conference Finals
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday scored 21 points during the loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. As been the norm throughout the series, the veteran had a rough time making a basket by going 9-for-21 from the field while missing all six of his attempts from deep. However, the 21-year-old finished the regular season […]
Marcus Smart Has A Solid Showing Against Bucks
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 21 points during the win over Milwaukee on Friday night. The veteran was an effective presence offensively for his club, going 8-for-16 from the field and 5-for-9 deep while adding seven assists and five rebounds. Nevertheless, Smart has been a reliable DFS producer as of late, so he […]
Jrue Holiday Contributes 17 Points In Game 6
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday finished with 17 points during the loss to Boston on Friday night. The veteran had another unimpressive shooting performance, especially from deep, by going 3-for-10. However, he made up for it on the defensive end by compiling three steals and two blocks. Nonetheless, with Khris Middleton (knee) not expected back […]
Danny Green Diagnosed With Torn ACL, LCL
Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green (knee) was diagnosed with a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Game 6 loss to Miami after teammate Joel Embiid ran into him. The news was confirmed on Friday by an MRI, and he will go under the knife […]
Devin Booker Struggles In Game 6 Loss
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker put together a rough shooting performance during Thursday's Game 6 matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Booker hit 6-of-17 shots and missed all four of his attempts from beyond the arc. He finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in the loss. Booker also had eight turnovers during his […]
Reggie Bullock Surprises On Thursday
Dallas Mavericks guard Reggie Bullock failed to convert all of his field goal attempts during Game 5. However, Bullock turned it around on Thursday and helped his team get the win. He scored 19 points with seven rebounds and two steals in the Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns. This 19-point effort marks a […]
Danny Green Injures Knee In Game 6
Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green (knee) exited Thursday's postseason matchup against Miami. However, he didn't return. The veteran sustained a left knee injury after Joel Embiid collided with him, and according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there's "significant concern on the severity." The 25-year-old averaged 8.2 points while shooting 55% from deep during the series […]
James Harden Fails To Deliver In Game 6
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a miserable showing during the loss to Miami on Thursday. The former MVP went a dreadful 4-for-9 from the field to finish with 11 points while adding nine assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Nonetheless, the 32-year-old, who began the year in Brooklyn, is coming off arguably one of […]
Zach LaVine To Undergo Surgery
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is set to undergo surgery in the coming weeks. This shouldn't come as a shock since LaVine was expected to have surgery at some point. The All-Star guard has been battling through knee issues for quite some time. The hope is that this surgery can help put these issues […]
Matisse Thybulle Questionable Against Miami
Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (foot) is questionable ahead of Thursday's playoff battle against Miami. The 25-year-old is dealing with a sore left foot. However, considering he's averaged just 2.8 points during the series, he likely won't draw much interest from DFS managers if he plays. However, Thybulle is a menace on the defensive end, […]
Max Strus Questionable On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for the playoff encounter against Philly on Thursday evening. Strus has been dealing with a right hamstring strain for weeks. However, he hasn't missed any time because of the ailment, so it would be surprising if he didn't suit up for Game 6. The 26-year-old is averaging […]
Tyler Herro Still Dealing With Sprained Ankle
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable ahead of the postseason matchup against Philadelphia on Thursday. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a sprained left ankle throughout the series, but it hasn't forced him to miss time. However, Herro logged only 22 minutes of work in Game 5, so it may be bothering him […]
Reggie Bullock Should Play On Thursday
Dallas Mavericks guard Reggie Bullock (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's Game 6 matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Bullock exited early during Tuesday's matchup and didn't return. Technically, Bullock could've returned to action, but the Mavericks decided to take the cautious approach. He is struggling on offense lately, but has […]
Matisse Thybulle Tagged As Questionable For Game 6
Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 6 matchup against the Miami Heat. Thybulle has been solid on defense, but doesn't bring much to the table on the offensive side. He is averaging 2.8 points per game during the postseason. His defensive stats are also down, which means Thybulle […]
Reggie Bullock Held Scoreless In Game 5 Loss
Despite having started and played 35 minutes, Dallas Mavericks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock finished with zero points during Tuesday's Game 5 defeat to the Suns. Bullock shot 0-for-5 overall, including 0-for-3 from behind the arc, as he was emblematic of the team's offensive struggles. Having previously knocked down multiple triples in each of the […]
Jalen Brunson Drops 21 Points In Game 5 Defeat
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson racked up 21 points on 9-for-17 shooting during his team's Game 5 drubbing. In addition to his scoring output, Brunson snagged a personal series-best seven rebounds to go along with two assists. While Brunson and Luka Doncic combined for 49 points, the rest of the Mavericks logged just 31 […]
Devin Booker Drops Team-High 28 Points In Game 5
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker helped pace his squad in a convincing Game 5 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Booker accumulated a team-best 28 points on 11-for-20 shooting, including knocking down a trio of triples. After shooting 1-for-5 from behind the arc in Game 1, the 25-year-old has now hit at least three […]
James Harden Cools Off In Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field (2-for-6 from deep) during the loss to Miami on Tuesday. He also added six rebounds, four assists, and a steal. The former MVP dropped 31 points in Game 4 on Sunday. However, he couldn't keep it going, as he had […]
Steve Kerr Doesn't Travel To Memphis
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (illness) did not travel to Memphis with the team ahead of the postseason showdown with the Grizzlies on Wednesday evening. Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 before Monday's contest, resulting in Mike Brown handling the coaching duties, a role he will retain in Game 5. While things won't change […]
Khris Middleton Won't Return For Game 5
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. There were rumblings that he could have been back for Game 5. Yet, that's not happening, although the 30-year-old is moving in the right direction regarding his recovery from a sprained left MCL. Nonetheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 32 points, […]
Duncan Robinson Could Play In Game 5
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson could see some action during Tuesday's Game 5 contest, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. Robinson has only played one minute through the first four games. However, Spoelstra mentioned that Robinson has stayed ready and that we'll see what happens during Game 5. The Heat might need Robinson to help […]
Tyler Herro On The Injury Report Again For Game 5
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 22-year-old has continuously dealt with a sprained left ankle throughout the postseason, so it's unlikely he won't be around for Game 5. He's averaged 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and shot 43% from deep throughout the series thus far. However, Kyle Lowry […]
Jrue Holiday Has A Rough Shooting Night On Monday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday finished with 16 points during the loss to Boston on Monday night. He also added nine assists, seven boards, and three steals. While the 31-year-old was doing his best to contribute in all statistical categories, he shot a dreadful 5-for-22 from the field while making just one of his six […]