Kyle Korver Scores 12 Points In Start

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver entered the starting lineup in Game 2 against Indiana and he played a solid 31 minutes in a 100-97 win. He was the third highest scorer on the team behind LeBron James and Kevin Love, shooting 4-for-8 from the field -- all attempts from deep -- on his way to […]

Donovan Mitchell Drops 28 Points In Win

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points on the night, becoming just the second player ever to score 27 or more points in his first two playoff games in his team's victory in Game 2. Mitchell finished the night shooting 10-for-25 from the floor but was unable to connect from deep, missing all seven […]

Evan Turner is Questionable for Game 3

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner suffered a right toe contusion in the second half of Game 2 and did not return to the contest. Al-Farouq Aminu and Maurice Harkless would see increased playing time if Turner does not play in […]

Paul George is Questionable for Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Utah Jazz. George was limited in practice on Tuesday and head coach Billy Donovan said PG was questionable for Game 2. "[George] did some things in practice, but not much," Donovan said. "We’ll probably see where he’s at after shootaround […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Questionable on Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 contest with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He went through parts of Tuesday's practice, but it sounds like this is likely going to be a game-time decision. Mitchell will go through warmups and then decide whether or not he's going to play, […]

Kyle Korver Will Play in Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (illness) has been removed from the injury report. Korver has been battling an illness and missed Monday's practice. However, Korver returned to practice on Tuesday and is fully expected to play in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He played just four minutes in Game 1, but head […]

George Hill Will Play in Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) has been removed from the injury report. He's been dealing with a stiff back, but will be able to play in Game 2 versus the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Hill was originally listed as questionable after he missed most of the second half during Game 1. He finished with […]

Rodney Hood Misses Morning Shootaround

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Rodney Hood (personal) was excused from morning shootaround due to personal reasons. The details are unclear, but Hood will most likely be back with the team before tip-off. Hood was fairly quiet during Game 1, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one triple in 21 minutes. Kyle […]

Jaylen Brown Posts Another Career High

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown posted a new playoff career high in points again in Game 2 against the Bucks, scoring 30 points on 12-for-22 shooting. He got half of his points via treys, finishing 5-for-12 from outside. Brown, who also had five rebounds, has become the first option in Boston, averaging over 20 […]

Jrue Holiday Scores 33 Points In Win

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday lit up the Portland Trail Blazers once again in a 111-102 win in Game 2. Holiday was superb, making 14 of 24 shots en route to a playoff career-high 33 points to go along with nine assists while grabbing three boards. Holiday has been dominating this series at both […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/18/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The playoffs continue and will feature three solid games on Wednesday night. With so many high-cost options available, you may have to depend on guys who aren't going to hit value, but will get you just enough to make a difference. The Indiana/Cleveland game will feature the fastest pace, followed by Houston/Minnesota and then OKC/Utah. […]

Bradley Beal Struggles In Game 2

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a difficult time Tuesday night in Game 2 against the Toronto Raptors. Beal scored nine points, going 3-for-11 from the floor and 2-for-2 from the free throw line. In addition to Beal's poor scoring output, he had three assists and two rebounds. Beal has shot just 27.3 percent […]

DeMar DeRozan Performs Outstandingly In Game 2

Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan shined in Game 2 with an amazing performance Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. DeRozan scored 37 points, going 14-for-23 from the field, with three of those made buckets coming from beyond the arc. Additionally, DeRozan had five boards and four assists. In the two games so far in this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/18/18): NBA DFS Lineups

The playoffs are here and we are looking at one of the best times of the year for the NBA. Two of the three home teams are up 1-0 in their series, so we should look for a strong push from the road teams to try and tie those series up. In this article, I […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Questionable for Game 2

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Game 2 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Mitchell went through parts of Tuesday's practice, but it's unclear whether or not he took contact. There is a good chance that Mitchell becomes a game-time decision on Wednesday. The Jazz are going to be cautious with […]

Paul George Continues Non-Contact Work At Practice

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George (hip) did non-contact work during Tuesday's practice. He was also limited to non-contact work during practice on Monday, but OKC fans should not be too worried. George has downplayed the severity of the injury and said he'll "never sit out playoff games." This is likely just the Thunder being […]

Kyle Korver Returns to Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (illness) practiced with the team on Tuesday. He sat out of Monday's practice after playing just four minutes in Game 1 versus the Indiana Pacers. However, head coach Ty Lue wants to get Korver more involved after the Cavs made just eight triples in over 30 attempts during the loss […]

Klay Thompson Has Strong Outing In Game 2

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson scored 31 points on 12-for-20 shooting in Monday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs. He was 5-for-8 from deep and added five assists as well. Thompson has shot the ball incredibly well in this series, an impressive feat against a Spurs team that ranked near the top during […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/17/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Three games tonight means we can exercise our options, slightly. With playoff basketball, you can always roster starters and especially the ones with lower price tags. The rotations are significantly smaller so look for backups that have been producing all season. Tomas Satoransky, Delon Wright, Malcolm Brogdon, Darius Miller, Semi Ojeleye, and Ian Clark are […]

Andre Iguodala Expected to Play on Monday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Andre Iguodala (knee) is fully expected to play in Game 2 versus the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. He suffered a minor leg injury and went to the locker room just before the half. Iggy did start in the second half and his playing time would've likely been higher, but the […]

Donovan Mitchell is Questionable for Game 2

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. An MRI revealed a bruised left foot and his status for Game 2 will be determined some time on Tuesday. ESPN's Chris Haynes said Mitchell would play in Game 2, and even Mitchell himself downplayed the severity […]

Paul George Practiced on Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Paul George (hip) practiced on Monday, but it was non-contact work, according to head coach Billy Donovan. He will be re-evaluated on Monday, but George said he will be ready for Game 2. George dropped 36 points in Game 1 and his absence would be a huge loss to the Thunder. […]

George Hill is Questionable for Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He struggled heavily in Game 1, scoring just seven points in 18 minutes. Hill's back reportedly flared up on him during Sunday's loss and that is why he did not see much action in the second half. This […]

Kyle Korver Misses Monday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Kyle Korver (foot) did not practice on Monday. He played just four minutes during Sunday's Game 1 versus the Indiana Pacers. Korver was on a minutes limit for Game 1, but his lack of playing time was due to matchup moves by head coach Ty Lue, not because of injury. It sounds […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/16/18): NBA DFS Lineups

I'll be straight with you, even though two game slates aren't the best for DFS, they are my absolute favorite. It's all about putting the right player in the right place at the right time. For a brief recap and slight introduction into both game two's, the Warriors are still the Warriors and the 76ers […]

Andrew Wiggins Leads T-Wolves In Scoring On Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins led his team in scoring during the 104-101 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Wiggins scored 18 points in Game 1 and shot an acceptable 7-for-15 from the field. He also contributed six boards, but was virtually quiet outside of his offensive output. Wiggins, who averaged 17.7 points during the […]

Jimmy Butler Struggles In Game 1

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler had a Game 1 to forget on Sunday evening. Butler scored only 13 points in the loss to the Houston Rockets, shooting a faulty 4-for-11 from the field and 2-for-5 from deep. He barely contributed in other areas as well, finishing the night with only five boards, four assists and […]

Eric Gordon Irrelevant In Win Over Timberwolves

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon was insignificant during the Game 1 win over Minnesota on Sunday. Gordon was given ample time on the floor, but was unable to capitalize on his 30 minutes of play, finishing the night with only seven points on a rough 3-for-10 shooting from the field and an equally horrendous 1-for-7 […]

Donovan Mitchell Scores 27 Points, Injures Foot

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points in his playoff debut but also exited the game and then later returned with what is being said as "left foot soreness". Mitchell connected on 11-of-22 shots, while making 3-of-7 from deep. Mitchell did not stop there either grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out three dimes, adding a […]

Gerald Green Quiet In Win Over Minnesota

Houston Rockets guard/forward Gerald Green was quiet during Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green played 20 minutes in Game 1 as a result of the absence of forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder), but wasn’t able to take advantage, scoring only four points on the night. He did manage to come away with seven […]