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Pau Gasol And Rudy Gay Ruled Out Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs forwards Pau Gasol (foot) and Rudy Gay (heel) will not play Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Gay is battling a heel issue which has already caused him to miss a game and being ruled out a day in advance is not a good sign moving forward. This is the first reporting […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoNik Stauskas Likely To Play Tuesday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Nik Stauskas (quad) is likely to play Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Stauskas left Sunday's game with a right quad contusion and was listed as questionable to play Tuesday. Coach Terry Stotts noted Stauskas will "probably" play, so we can assume Stauskas is upgraded to probable. Tune in for another […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoDeMarre Carroll Remains Out Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (ankle) will not make his return to the court Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. This comes at no surprise as Carroll was listed as doubtful coming into the contest. However, Carroll has begun to practice and is making strides to return to game action after undergoing ankle surgery earlier […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoGeorge Hill Leads Team In Scoring Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill bounced back in a big way Monday night against the Orlando Magic. Hill scored 22 points on 10-for-12 shooting while chipping in six assists and four steals in 33 minutes. Hill was extremely efficient Monday after going just 1-for-6 in his past game. Hill has been quietly solid this season […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Plays Just 14 Minutes
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. has seemingly been pushed towards the back of the rotation as evident by his measly 14 minutes against the Orlando Magic Monday night. Nance finished with just five rebounds, four assists and a steal while going 0-for-1 from the field and 0-for-2 from the free throw line. Teammate Sam […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTristan Thompson Records Big Double-Double Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson came up big in the paint Monday night against the Orlando Magic. Thompson finished with 19 points on 9-for-12 shooting to go along with 16 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes. Since Kevin Love (toe) has been ruled out, Thompson is averaging 12.0 points and 11.0 rebounds over his […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoCedi Osman Continues Shooting Woes
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman has been a liability when it comes to field-goal percentage this season. Osman went just 5-for-17 for 11 points and 10 rebounds in Monday night's loss to the Orlando Magic. Osman has now shot under 40.0 percent in six out of ten games this season, bringing his shooting percentage down […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTerrence Ross Scores 15 Points Off The Bench
Orlando Magic guard/forward Terrence Ross provided a much needed scoring punch off the bench in Monday night's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ross lead the bench in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting in 30 minutes. Ross lead a comeback effort for the Magic as the starters struggled to keep the game in check. […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoNikola Vucevic Records Sixth Double-Double This Season
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic continued his consistently solid play Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Vucevic recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds, notching his sixth double-double this year. Vucevic has now scored in double digits for the 10th consecutive game to open the season. There was concern entering this season Vucevic would lose production […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAaron Gordon Scores 23 Points In Win
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon led his team in scoring Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gordon was an efficient 9-for-15 from the field and finished with 23 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in 33 minutes. This was Gordon's second straight game with at least 20 points and the fourth time he […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoEvan Fournier Sinks Buzzer-Beater For The Win
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier hit the game-winning jump shot Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fournier did not shoot well overall, finishing 5-for-15 from the field, but he did fill the stat sheet in his 32 minutes of game action. Fournier finished with 15 points, five assists, three steals, two three-pointers and a block […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoJimmy Butler and Derrick Rose Will Play Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) and guard/forward Jimmy Butler (rest) will both play Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Both Rose and Butler were question marks coming into Monday night's contest, but both are available to play against the Clippers. Butler is coming off a night of rest as he works back into […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoPaul Millsap Available To Play Monday Night
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (ankle) is available Monday night against the Boston Celtics. There was concern surrounding Millsap's availability Monday and it ultimately came down to a game-time decision, but the veteran forward will play through some ankle soreness. There are no mentions of a minutes limit so Millsap should be able to play […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoKawhi Leonard Out Against Jazz
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will sit out Monday night against the Utah Jazz. Leonard experienced soreness in his left ankle and was a game-time decision coming into the contest, but the Raptors are most likely taking extra precaution with their new star. In Leonard's absence, OG Anunoby will get the start. However, as […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoPaul Millsap A Game-Time Decision Monday
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (ankle) is a game-time decision Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Millsap was questionable coming into the contest will some right ankle soreness and will be re-evaluated right before game-time to determine his status. If Millsap is unable to go, Trey Lyles will likely start and get the bulk of […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoReggie Bullock Ruled Out Against Heat
Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (ankle) will not play Monday night against the Miami Heat. Bullock was a game-time decision coming into the contest, but ultimately feels unable to give it a go. In Bullock's absence, Bruce Brown Jr. will start at shooting guard and is expected to get the bulk of the minutes with […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTim Hardaway Jr. Will Come Off The Bench Monday
New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will come off the bench Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. Hardaway was a game-time decision with a lower back contusion and is available to play, but will play in a reserve role on Monday. There is no information on to why this move was made, but […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoKevin Knox Available To Play Monday
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (ankle) will be available to play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. Knox has not seen the court since suffering a sprained ankle on October 20th, but it looks like he has made strides of improvement in his health and will see some court time on Monday. The Knicks […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoKevin Knox Upgraded To Game-Time Decision Monday
New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (ankle) is a game-time decision Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. Knox has made a ton of progress over the weekend and after coming into the night with a doubtful designation, he will now be a game-time decision. The Knicks will most likely not play Knox until he is […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAnthony Davis Will Play Against Warriors
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (elbow) will take the court Wednesday night in a showdown against the Golden State Warriors. Davis missed his last two games with an elbow strain, but the injury was deemed not too serious. The Pelicans will get Davis back at an opportune time as the travel into the Bay […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoReggie Bullock Leaves Game Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (ankle) will not return to Wednesday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Bullock twisted his ankle in the first quarter, headed to the locker room and ended up returning to the court moments later. However, Bullock was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will not return to the contest. […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTyus Jones A Late Scratch Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones (foot) will not play Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. Jones felt soreness in his right foot while warming up and will not take the floor. With Jeff Teague (knee) also out, Derrick Rose should get all the minutes he can handle at the point guard position Wednesday and […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAndrew Wiggins Is Active Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (quad) will play Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. Wiggins has been battling a quadriceps injury, but will play through it on Wednesday. Teammates Jeff Teague (knee) and Jimmy Butler (rest) are both out of the contest, so Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns should see heavy usage rates.
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAlec Burks Ruled Out Wednesday
Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (hand) will miss his second straight game with a sprained hand Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Burks was originally ruled out, upgraded to questionable, then was ultimately ruled out in a roller coaster of injury designations. In the absence of Burks, Jae Crowder is a good pick up if […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTristan Thompson Posts Double-Double Against Hawks
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was active on the glass Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Thompson finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a season-high four steals in 29 minutes. Thompson has been a steady contributor in rebounds to start the season, but the added peripheral stats may be a sign of […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoRodney Hood Leads Team In Scoring Against Atlanta
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rodney Hood was red hot Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Hood shot a blistering 9-for-13 from the field to finish with 26 points, three assists and three steals in 30 minutes. Hood has scored in double-digits in each of his seven games to start the season and remains a consistent contributor […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoCedi Osman Bounces Back With 20 Points Against Hawks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman got his shot falling in the blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday. Osman finished with 20 points on 5-for-11 shooting, five rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in 33 minutes. After a tear to start the season, Osman was on a mini-slump entering Tuesday's contest. Osman's shooting with likely […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoSam Dekker Plays Well In Start Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Sam Dekker played well in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Dekker finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals while committing zero turnovers in 29 minutes. With Kevin Love (toe) expected to be out the next few weeks, Dekker got the start over Larry Nance […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoTrae Young Lights Up The Cavs
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young continued his hot shooting with a 24-point outburst against the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night. Young shot a blistering 9-for-13 from the field and 3-for-4 from three in 31 minutes. The 69.2 percent shooting is the biggest anomaly from Tuesday's performance as Young is shooting just 42.7 percent from the […]
Dale Johnson 6 years agoAlex Len Goes Perfect From The Field Against Cavs
Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len did not miss Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Len took advantage of the absence of Kevin Love (toe) and posted 22 points on a perfect 9-for-9 shooting from the field in 26 minutes. Len also narrowly missed a double-double with nine rebounds and two blocks Tuesday. There has been […]
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