Duncan Robinson Ties Heat Playoff Record With Seven Threes
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Duncan Robinson must have had a bowl Wheaties for breakfast on Thursday as the rookie connected on a Heat franchise-tying seven triples in the nine-point win in Game 2. Robinson nailed seven of eight shots overall from the floor (all threes) en route to 24 points and he also added […]
Gary Harris Getting Closer To A Return
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) is getting closer to a return, but has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against the Utah Jazz. Head coach Mike Malone mentioned Harris won't be available for this game, but he is hopeful that Harris can play at some point during the series. Both Harris and Will […]
C.J. McCollum Available Versus Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (back) is available for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. He played 42 minutes during their first contest despite dealing with a vertebral fracture. It appears McCollum plans to fight through the pain, so fantasy owners shouldn't be too worried about him. He's expected to carry […]
Victor Oladipo Available For Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (eye) is available for Thursday's Game 2 versus the Miami Heat. He was listed as questionable after exiting their first game and heading to the hospital at halftime. Oladipo was hit in the face by Jae Crowder who was going for a rebound and couldn't see straight afterwards. It sounds […]
Luka Doncic Leads The Charge In The Game 2 Victory
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic poured in 28 points in Game 2 on Wednesday to help even the series at a game apiece against the Clippers. Of course, Doncic did not stop there as he added eight boards with seven dimes and managed just a single turnover in just 28 minutes of action. To add, […]
Kawhi Leonard's Double-Double Not Enough On Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard did all he could on Wednesday, with his sidekick Paul George struggling with foul trouble and his shot, to score 35 points in the loss to Mavs. Leonard also did his work on the glass with 10 boards and added two assists with a steal in a heavy 41 […]
Marcus Morris Provides A Full Line In Defeat
Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris provided another sturdy line after recording 19 points and six rebounds in Game 1 to provide 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting in the Game 2 loss to the Mavs. Morris chipped in two steals with two assists across 35 minutes in the start. Reggie Jackson again got the start […]
Paul George Struggles In Game 2 Loss To Dallas
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George failed to get into any sort of groove on Wednesday when he managed just 14 points on a miserable 4-for-17 shooting in the loss. George did manage to grab 10 rebounds while adding a couple of dimes with a block across his 32 minutes of action. George struggled with […]
Lou Williams Provides An Efficient 23 Points
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams was excellent in Game 2 as he recorded 10 points in the opening frame, but his solid night was not enough in the 13-point loss to the Mavs. Williams rattled in 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting and added seven assists with four rebounds to go along with a steal […]
Jayson Tatum Leads Team To Win Over 76ers
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jayson Tatum stepped things up with Gordon Hayward (ankle) sidelined on Wednesday to score a team-high 33 points in the defeat over the 76ers. Tatum was efficient as he connected on 12 of 20 shooting from the floor and he added five rebounds with five assists, yet failed to add any defensive […]
Marcus Smart Provides A Solid Line In Win
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart got the start with Gordon Hayward (ankle) out and although he struggled with his shot, he still managed to provide some hustle numbers to his line in the win over the 76ers. Smart connected on just 3-for-11 shooting from the floor overall en route to 10 points while adding in […]
Jaylen Brown Playing In Game 2
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (thigh) will be available for Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He was listed as probable earlier in the day after getting hit in the leg during Game 1. The Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward (ankle) for at least a month, so Brown and Marcus Smart will […]
Victor Oladipo Hopeful For Game 2
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (eye) was forced to exit Game 1 and head to the hospital at halftime. He wasn't able to see straight after getting hit in the face by Jae Crowder who was going after a rebound. Oladipo was able to get through walkthrough, but that doesn't mean much. Head coach Nate […]
Gary Harris Won't Play On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Utah Jazz. He has not made his bubble debut yet, but continues to ramp up his activities during practice. However, who knows how close he truly is to getting in game action. Will Barton (knee) will join him on […]
Jaylen Brown Probable For Wednesday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (thigh) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. He was hit in the thigh during the first game of the series and briefly came out of the game. Brown might be dealing with a little soreness, but he should be able to play through the […]
Victor Oladipo Taken To Hospital
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (eye) was taken to a hospital at halftime during Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Miami Heat. "It wasn't an option [for him to return]. His vision was really blurry," said head coach Nate McMillan. Oladipo will have his left eye evaluated after getting hit across the face by Jae Crowder […]
Luke Kennard Looks Good
Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (knee) has been battling injuries throughout the season. He put up career high this year, but sadly he wasn't able to stay on the court as much as he would've liked. In mid-June the team reported that Kennard hasn't dealt with any setbacks and is back to 100 percent health. […]
Eric Gordon Starting Game 1
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon will move into the starting five for Tuesday's Game 1 matchup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook (quad) has been ruled out for at least one game, but it could be more. James Harden will see his usage go through the roof and he'll be a must-have fantasy option […]
C.J. McCollum Available For Game 1
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (back) is available for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. He was able to drop 25 points through 44 minutes during Thursday's contest despite dealing with a small fracture in his vertebra. McCollum is a little banged up, but he has shown that he can produce through […]
Evan Fournier Returns To Practice
Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (illness) returned to practice over the weekend and is expected to play in Game 1 versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Both Fournier and Terrence Ross (illness) were able to practice and it appears are ready to suit up for the beginning of their playoff series. Fournier has struggled during […]
Terrence Ross Removed From Injury Report
Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (illness) was removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was battling a stomach bug, but was able to practice over the weekend. It doesn't sound like the team plans to restrict him at all, but more information should be known on Tuesday. He's […]
Landry Shamet Questionable For Monday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He was unable to play Wednesday or Friday due to a left foot sprain. The Clippers could be without him for Game 1, but Shamet hasn't been sharp during the bubble games. Reggie Jackson, Rodney McGruder and […]
Gary Harris Not Suiting Up Monday
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He won't suit up for Game 1, but hasn't played at all since the season resumed. It's unclear if Harris will play at all during the postseason. Torrey Craig and Michael Porter Jr. will see increased playing time […]
Bryn Forbes Won't Play Versus Jazz
San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (quad) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The team is going to be cautious here, especially with Forbes battling left quad soreness. Keldon Johnson will be asked to play significant minutes off the bench in Thursday's game. He'll be an interesting low-cost DFS option […]
Kent Bazemore Ruled Out Thursday
Sacramento Kings guard Kent Bazemore (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Kings have been eliminated from the postseason, so they have no incentive to play Bazemore at less than 100 percent. Daquan Jeffries should see significant playing time, so he could be a low-cost DFS option for […]
Justin Holiday Puts Together His Best Bubble Performance
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Justin Holiday was on a roll in Wednesday's matchup with the Rockets, finishing a 108-104 win with 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting. He had a superb 4-for-8 record from downtown while adding six rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block to his line. This was clearly Holidays' best performance since the […]
Victor Oladipo Plays Big Minutes Despite Tough Night
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo was awful on Wednesday against the Rockets, shooting 7-for-26 from the field, but he still ended up logging a game-high 37 minutes. It's the most he's played all season which is great news regarding his health, but he clearly needs to perform better if the Pacers are going to […]
James Harden Scores 45 Points Against Indiana
Houston Rockets guard James Harden had a wonderful 45-point performance on Wednesday against the Pacers, shooting 13-for-21 from the field with a 7-for-14 record from downtown. He also tied his career high with 17 rebounds and dished out nine assists with six turnovers and three steals. The league's top scorer has been in great form […]
Ja Morant Goes Off Against Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant brought his prime game on Tuesday as he exploded for a monster line, yet it was not enough in the loss to the Boston Celtics. Morant tallied 26 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor while connecting on 11 of 15 from the line. Morant also found his teammates […]
Marcus Smart Just Misses A Double-Double
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart looked great in 29 minutes off the bench as he scored 11 points and added nine assists in the win over the Grizzlies. Smart connected on 3-for-7 shooting from the floor and added three rebounds with a steal in this one. The Celtics are healthy entering the playoffs and Smart […]