Buddy Hield, De'Aaron Fox Combine 42 Points
Sacramento Kings guards De'Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield combined 42 points against Charlotte on Saturday, both finishing with 21. Fox shot 6-for-15 from the field and Hield was 8-for-21 with a 5-for-12 record from deep. Fox cooked up the more complete line, adding seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block to his account. […]
Bogdan Bogdanovic Leads Kings In Scoring On Saturday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 22 points off the bench to lead the team in scoring on Saturday against Charlotte. He finished 9-for-17 from the field and 4-for-7 from deep, while also recording six rebounds and two assists. Bogdanovic had scored just 13 total points in the previous two games, so it was […]
Terrence Ross Knocks Down Five Treys On Way To 25 Points
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross pumped in 25 points off the bench on 8-for-20 shooting from the floor, 5-for-14 from long distance, and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe. The 27-year-old added four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 31 minutes. He scored 18 of the team's 64 second-half points to help the […]
Devin Booker Won't Play Versus Nuggets
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (back) is a no-go against the Nuggets on Saturday. This is the third straight game that the 22-year-old will miss, although he said that he is walking better than he was earlier in the week. Still, there is a very good chance Booker will miss a few more games. […]
Will Barton Finally Returns
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (hip) will be available for Saturday's game against the Suns. It will mark his first appearance since suffering the injury the second game of the season. The 28-year-old will be coming off the bench and be on a minutes restriction, so he is not worth a play in […]
E'Twaun Moore Expected To Start On Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore (quadriceps) is expected to play and start on Saturday against the Timberwolves. Moore had missed the previous two games with the injury. The 6-foot-5 wing has scored in double-figures in each of his last four appearances as he has shot the ball well during this stretch. He […]
Reggie Bullock Drops Five Treys On Clippers
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Reggie Bullock was feeling it from deep on Saturday against the Clippers, shooting 5-for-10 from behind the arc. He had a really nice outing with 6-for-14 overall shooting, scoring 17 points and adding seven rebounds and four assists. Bullock started 2019 with a six-point dud against Milwaukee, but he's since then scored […]
Frank Ntilikina is Questionable for Sunday
New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ntilikina has missed the last three games due to a tendon issue in his ankle. The Knicks may decide to remain cautious and rest Ntilikina on Sunday. However, the team is banged up at the guard position with Damyean […]
Tim Hardaway Jr., Damyean Dotson Probable for Sunday
New York Knicks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) and guard Damyean Dotson (calf) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Hardaway injured his left hamstring during Friday's contest. It doesn't seem serious, so hopefully Hardaway can suit up for Sunday. Dotson left Friday's game due to a calf contusion and was […]
Eric Gordon Could Return Next Week
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) could return sometime next week, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni, Gordon will not play in Sunday's game and that will mark his seventh straight absence. Austin Rivers, Gerald Green, and Danuel House will continue seeing increased playing time without Gordon.
J.J. Barea is Done for the Season
Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (Achilles) has torn his torn right Achilles tendon. The 34-year-old veteran has dealt with multiple lower leg injuries in the past, so the Mavs are going to be cautious here. Hopefully Barea is able to return sometime next season, but in the meantime Jalen Brunson and Maximilian Kleber should see […]
Zach LaVine Drops Team-High 29 Points In Defeat
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine was a one-man offense during Friday’s blowout loss versus the Golden State Warriors. LaVine logged just 27 minutes, but finished with 29 points on an efficient 10-for-16 outing from the floor. He added four rebounds, but did not collect an assist, racking up five turnovers. His performance marked the […]
Klay Thompson Unloads For 30 Points In 25 Minutes Of Action
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson likes shooting against the Chicago Bulls. After dropping 52 points in 27 minutes back on Oct. 29, Thompson went for 30 points in 25 minutes in the rematch Friday. It wasn’t the historic 14-for-24 barrage from October, but Thompson was more efficient Friday, going 7-for-11 from deep. For […]
Josh Okogie Drills Career-High Four Threes
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie set a new career high with four made threes during Friday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks. His 15 points were his highest total since Nov. 2, earning the start again in place of the injured Robert Covington (knee). He figures to remain the starting five for the time […]
Derrick Rose Drops 21 Points Off Bench In Return
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose made his return from a six-game absence during Friday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks and got right back to form, scoring 21 points off the bench in 28 minutes. Rose could be seeing an even bigger offensive role while Robert Covington (knee) remains out, which when combined with his […]
Tomas Satoransky Records Triple-Double
Washington Wizards shooting guard Tomas Satoransky played exceptionally versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Satoranksy scored 18 points going seven for ten from the floor with two made shots coming from downtown. In addition to Satoransky's scoring output, he also had 12 boards and 10 assists. Since Wizards point guard John Wall went down […]
Bradley Beal Plays Well In Victory
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a tremendous outing Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Beal scored 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting with three of those made buckets from long-range. Also in the contest, Beal had seven assists, five boards, and three steals. In the last six games, Beal has averaged 29.3 points, 5.5 assists, […]
Luka Doncic Drops 29 Points En Route To Near Triple-Double
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic dazzled Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, drilling the go-ahead bucket in the final minute, accounting for 29 points on the night. His 12 assists gave Doncic his seventh double-double of the season, coming just two rebounds shy of recording his first career triple-double. Recording just one turnover in 35 minutes, […]
Brandon Ingram Scores 15 Points On 11 Shots In Loss
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram registered 15 points on a solid six of 11 shooting in his club's loss to the Jazz on Friday. Ingram managed to grab five rebounds and added a block but struggled at the line where he made just two of his six attempts. Ingram's consistency continues to […]
Donovan Mitchell Records A Massive Line
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell filled the box score on Friday in the win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Mitchell erupted for 33 points which included a massive cram all over JaVale McGee. Mitchell went on to add four rebounds with two steals and two blocks while draining four makes from three. Mitchell also dished […]
Damyean Dotson Steps Up With Others Shooting Poorly
New York Knicks shooting guard Damyean Dotson rolled up 15 points over 28 minutes off the bench in Friday's 121-106 loss at home against the Indiana Pacers. He was an effective 4-for-7 from the field, including 3-for-5 from behind the three-point line, while adding six rebounds, four assists and just one turnovers. He was a […]
Kawhi Leonard Scores 20 Points Versus The Nets
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points on Friday that extended his run of 20-plus point games to a career-best 18th consecutive game in the win over the Nets. Leonard made it a double-double as he hauled in 11 rebounds and added four dimes with a steal and two makes from downtown […]
Victor Oladipo Efficient From Field In Road Win
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo went for 19 points across 28 minutes in Friday's 121-106 victory against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. He was a very efficient 8-for-13 from the field, including 3-for-5 from behind the three-point line, while adding six assists, four rebounds and a steal. The only complaint from […]
Kyle Lowry Attempts Just Three Shots In Friday's Win
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry took the distributor role on Friday as he attempted just three shots while dishing out eight assists in the win over the Nets. Lowry scored just four points with two rebounds and added a steal with his only basket made from the floor being a three. The Raps got […]
Fred VanVleet Returns To Bench Role On Friday
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet moved back to his usual bench role on Friday when the Raptors returned to a near full squad in the win over the Nets. VanVleet played 19 minutes and scored 10 points with two rebounds and added six assists with a steal and three makes from three. VanVleet still posted […]
D'Angelo Russell's 24 Points Not Enough In Friday's Loss
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell recorded his 20th game of the season with 20-plus points, but it was not enough in the loss to the Raptors in Toronto on Friday. Russell connected on 10-for-19 shooting for 24 points and added six rebounds with nine assists to go along with a steal and two makes from […]
Kevin Huerter Drops In Five Threes In Road Victory
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter posted 29 points in Friday's 123-121 road victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. Huerter was a very efficient 11-for-18 from the field, including 5-for-8 from behind the three-point line, while going 2-for-2 from the free-throw stripe. He also added three rebounds, three assists, two steals and just two turnovers across […]
Will Barton, Gary Harris, Trey Lyles All Questionable For Saturday
The Denver Nuggets have a trio of questionable players ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. Will Barton has not appeared in a game since the Oct. 20 showdown with the Suns, having been on the shelf due to a right hip injury. He has been upgraded to questionable, which could mean the club […]
Devin Booker Tagged As Questionable For Saturday’s Game
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker has picked up a questionable designation for Saturday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets due to a back injury. Booker has missed his team’s previous two games due to the injury, which have seen Josh Jackson take his spot in the starting five. Booker is averaging 26 points per game […]
Rodney Hood Set For Return To Action Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood will be able to suit up for Friday’s showdown with the Houston Rockets, but will remain on a minutes limit as he returns from a left Achilles injury. Hood has missed the previous three games and seven of the last nine, so his minutes cap likely kills any […]