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D'Angelo Russell Continues Scoring Barrage In Defeat
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell opened Monday’s contest against the Utah Jazz scorching hot, compiling 16 points in the first eight minutes. He would finish with 33 points, giving him his fourth consecutive outing with at least 30 points scored. Russell got up 25 shots, 13 of which found the bottom of the […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDonovan Mitchell Knocks Down Season-High Five Triples
Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell put together a strong 23-point outing during Monday’s win over the Golden State Warriors, knocking down a season-best five three-pointers, while adding eight rebounds and six assists to his stat line. The third-year guard has opened the 2019-20 campaign scorching hot from the field, having knocked down 45.5 percent […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRudy Gobert Pours In Season-High 25 Points During Win
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert continued to rebound the ball at an elite rate during Monday’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, but in addition, he was nearly flawless from the field en route to a 25-point effort. Gobert, who snatched 14 rebounds, shot 11-for-12 and added two blocks for good measure. If there are […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJa Morant Scuffles Mightily From Field During Win
Memphis Grizzlies point guard JA Morant returned to the lineup for Monday’s victory against the San Antonio Spurs following a one-game absence and struggled to put the ball in the basket. Morant, who went 3-for-13 from the field in his last outing, went 2-for-12 against the Spurs, compiling just nine points across 25 minutes. He […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Notches Team-High 19 Points
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was once again quiet on the glass during Monday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, although he did lead the team in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Aldridge’s early season rebounding numbers have been harrowing, having accrued just 6.1 per game across his first 10 contests, which […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDillon Brooks Collects 21 Points During Victory
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks got back on the right track offensively during Monday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs, posting a 21-point showing on 8-for-17 shooting. Brooks had a stretch of three consecutive games scoring in double figures to kick off November before rough showings his last two times out. On top of […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJonas Valanciunas Drops Season-High 18 Points In Double-Double
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas had his best offensive outing of the season to date during Monday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs. Valanciunas parlayed a 9-for-12 effort from the field into a season-best 18-point effort, which when combined with his 12 rebounds, gave him his sixth double-double of the year. Memphis’ big man has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. Drills Four Threes During 24-Point Effort
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. dropped a season-best 24 points during Monday’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs, tying his career high with four triples in the process. After a knee ailment derailed Jackson for a stretch earlier in the year, he appears back to the trajectory that he found himself on during […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/11/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Navigating a six-game slate such as Monday's requires not just a reliance on the same stars, but a deeper dig into who could vastly exceed value in order to balance out the star power that a large number of lineups will boast. Today, we take a peek at some players who won't break the bank, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPJ Washington Continues Staggering Consistency
Charlotte Hornets rookie power forward PJ Washington has been thrust into his team’s starting five from Day 1 of the 2019-20 season and has looked the part. On Sunday, he added a 15-point performance to his resume, knocking down three triples, in addition to snatching four rebounds and four steals. Per DraftKings’ scoring, Washington has […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoFurkan Korkmaz Tallies 17 Points Off Bench
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz continues to be instant offense as a reserve for his team, collecting 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting during Sunday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. Korkmaz has now scored in double digits in five of his past six games, having hit multiple threes in all of those outings. He […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoCody Zeller Logs Game-High 24 Points In Defeat
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller collected a season-best 24 points across 27 minutes during Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Zeller, who has kicked off 2019-20 as if it will be a breakout year for the 27-year-old, also added seven rebounds while shooting 10-for-13 from the floor overall. Never known as a three-point marksman, Zeller […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDevonte' Graham Delivers Another Double-Double Off Bench
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham is making his early season case for NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors loud and clear. During Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Graham notched his second consecutive double-double across 34 minutes, finishing with 19 points on 6-for-15 shooting overall, including 4-for-8 from long range, while also dishing […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJoel Embiid Notches Team-High 18 Points During Win
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may not have put together an eye-popping outing during Sunday’s victory over the Charlotte Hornets, but he did play 29 efficient minutes of basketball. Embiid finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks to pace his club. This outing came on the heels of an […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoPaul Millsap Logs First Double-Double Of Year In Win
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap logged 35 minutes for the second consecutive game, aiding him as notched his first double-double of the 2019-20 season during the team’s overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Millsap shot 4-for-9 from the field, but made all six of his free throws en route to a 14-point, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoWill Barton Collects Double-Double During Overtime Win
Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton was all over the court during his 38 minutes of action Sunday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, compiling 13 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals, in addition to his three three-pointers made. For Barton, it was his third double-double in his last four games, a marked shift […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Fires Up Career-High 14 Three-Point Shots
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns capped his team’s 16-0 run at the end of regulation to force overtime against Denver on Sunday by drilling a three. The story of Towns’ massive outing was the 14 triples that he attempted, setting a new career high. The big man has wholly embraced the three-point shot early on […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins Continues To Pour In Points In Defeat
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins posted his fourth consecutive outing with at least 25 points during Saturday’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. Wiggins’ offensive output has jumped exponentially while Jeff Teague (illness) and Shabazz Napier (hamstring) have been unavailable, as the sixth-year wing finished 10-for-22 from the floor en route to his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoNikola Jokic Knocks Down Game-Winner In Overtime
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic did not have the gaudiest of stat lines during Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he found the bottom of the net when it counted most in the waning seconds. Jokic, who finished with 20 points, hit the game-winner on a fadeaway jumper that sealed his 9-for-23 shooting performance. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGlenn Robinson III Drops Season-High 18 Points
Golden State Warriors small/power forward Glenn Robinson III went for a season-best 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting during Saturday’s defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the scoring was a welcome sight, Robinson added just two rebounds and not much else to his performance. He remains a solid fantasy option in 12-team leagues or larger […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDanilo Gallinari Drills Four Triples During 21-Point Outing
Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Danilo Gallinari collected 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting during Saturday’s victory over the Golden State Warriors. Four of those six makes were from long range, giving Gallinari multiple made three-pointers in each of his nine games in 2019-20. The 31-year-old has not only averaged better than three makes from deep […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoChris Paul Packs Stat Sheet During Victory
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul continued his solid play during Saturday’s win against the Golden State Warriors. Paul, who tied his season high with nine assists, finished with 16 points, five rebounds and three steals also to his credit. The 34-year-old has now played between 29-32 minutes in seven of his first nine […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAlec Burks Goes For 23 Points During First Start Of Season
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard Alec Burks entered the starting five for Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to Eric Paschall’s absence. Burks parlayed that opportunity into a 23-point effort across 37 minutes that also included five rebounds and four assists with just one turnover. With injuries decimating Golden State, Burks appears primed […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Collects 30 Points During Defeat
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell once again paced his club’s offense during Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell accrued 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting overall, knocking four triples in addition to all six free throws that he attempted. Most nights will feature the Russell Show for Golden State moving forward due […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoZach LaVine Scuffles From Floor During Loss
Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Zach LaVine had a tough time from the field during Saturday’s defeat to the Houston Rockets, shooting just 5-for-17 overall, including 1-for-7 from long range. LaVine’s 11 points marked his second consecutive sub-optimal outing, even as his offensive usage remains around where owners expected. His next matchup comes Tuesday versus New […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Collects Season-High 16 Rebounds In Defeat
Chicago Bulls power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. was tenacious on the glass during Saturday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, collecting a season-best 16 rebounds across his 29 minutes. In addition to his strong game on the boards, Carter also collected 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting, giving him his sixth double-double already in 2019-20. As long […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRussell Westbrook Drops 26 Points During Victory
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook went for 26 points on 10-for-20 shooting during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Despite the strong scoring effort, he delivered just two assists while turning the ball over seven times. Since opening the season with four straight double-doubles (two of which were triple-doubles), Westbrook has yet to log […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoClint Capela Grabs Season-High 20 Boards Amid Double-Double
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela was a force on the glass during Saturday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, accruing 20 rebounds in addition to 16 points, giving him his third consecutive double-double. Capela logged 42 minutes, tossing in four blocks as well for arguably his best fantasy effort of the season to this point. Despite […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJames Harden Drills Season-High Nine Triples In Win
Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden poured in 42 points during his club’s victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. He came just an assist shy of his first triple-double of the season, instead settling for a monster stat line that included 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in addition to his nine made […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEric Paschall Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game
Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall has been deemed unable to suit up for Saturday’s contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right hip contusion. Alec Burks will enter the starting five in place of Paschall and figures to be a highly sought after DFS commodity, while D'Angelo Russell will likely retain […]
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