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DeMar DeRozan Drops Team-High 30 Points In Defeat
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan shot 12-for-24 from the field en route to a 30-point outing in a loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. His effort marks the 13th time this season that DeRozan has reached the 30-point plateau, but just the second in the month of March. He padded his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Notches Double-Double In Overtime Loss
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge collected 20 points and 15 rebounds in 43 minutes during Tuesday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The outing marks Aldridge’s second-highest minutes total this season, as well as giving him back-to-back double-doubles for the first time since the All-Star break. San Antonio’s big man is having arguably his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKemba Walker Goes For 38 Points In Near Triple-Double
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker was instrumental in his team’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, going for 38 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds during his 42 minutes. Walker fired up 31 shot attempts, but found the bottom of the net on 14 of them. He has now logged three straight […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDwayne Bacon Drops Career-High 24 Points
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Dwayne Bacon set a new career high in scoring for the second consecutive game during Tuesday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs. He saw his scoring total rise for the fourth straight contest since entering the starting lineup, shooting 9-for-16 from the floor overall, including 4-for-7 from deep, en route to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJ.J. Redick Bottled Up From Long Range
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick scuffled from the field during Monday’s loss to his former squad, the Orlando Magic. Redick finished just 2-for-10 overall, including 1-for-7 from behind the arc en route to an eight-point performance. In the three games since Redick’s first career double-double, he has combined for three rebounds, having notched zero […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMichael Carter-Williams Collects Season-High 15 Points Off Bench
Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams excelled in his 20 minutes off the bench during Monday’s win over his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Carter-Williams was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year in 2013-14 while with Philly, but helped knock them off Monday, as he collected a season-high 15 points and six rebounds, while […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoel Embiid Continues Double-Double Streak In Loss
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid reeled off his 17th consecutive double-double during Monday’s loss to the Orlando Magic, logging 20 points and 10 rebounds. By Embiid’s standards, it was a quiet performance when also factoring in his five turnovers. His 10 rebounds are his fewest during his streak and mark his fewest in a contest […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEvan Fournier Stays Hot Versus Sixers With 24-Point Performance
Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier dropped 24 points on 11-for-17 shooting during Monday’s win against the Philadelphia 76ers. His outing marked his third performance scoring 24 or more against the Sixers this year, having now gone for more than 20 points in three consecutive games overall for the first time all season. While […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Vucevic Drops 28 Points Across 29 Minutes
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic finished with nearly a point per minute during Monday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, pouring in 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists across his 29 minutes of action. The Magic’s All-Star big man got back into the double-double column after his four-rebound outing his last time out, giving him […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarvin Bagley Posts 25-Point Double-Double Off Bench
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Marvin Bagley went for 25 points and 11 rebounds across 36 minutes during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The double-double marks the 16th of his rookie campaign, having upped his game as the season has progressed, now averaging 20.1 points and 8.6 rebounds across seven March contests, shooting 56.8 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAron Baynes, Daniel Theis Fill In For Al Horford
Boston Celtics centers Aron Baynes and Daniel Theis teamed up to take the place of the injured Al Horford during Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, combining for 20 points and 15 rebounds in 40 minutes. With the minutes split nearly identical between Baynes (21) and Theis (19), it’s hard to target either man […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGordon Hayward Records Double-Double In Spot Start
Boston Celtics small/power forward Gordon Hayward entered the starting five for Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs and logged his second double-double of the season. After a three-game absence of his own, Hayward took the place of the injured Jayson Tatum and collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and three assists across his 34 minutes. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyrie Irving Dishes Out 12 Dimes In Defeat
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving was held in check from the field to the tune of a 5-for-17 shooting performance during Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, but he managed to dish out 12 assists. His 11 points were his fewest in any March contest to this point. His next match-up comes Tuesday […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMar DeRozan Logs Double-Double In Odd Outing
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan finished with 16 points and 11 assists during Sunday’s win over the Boston Celtics. His 11 dimes were his most helpers given out in a single contest since Jan. 10, and marked his fifth points/assists double-double this year. But with the positives come the negatives, which was that […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Erupts For 48 Points In Win
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge was a one-man scoring machine during Sunday’s win over the Boston Celtics, collecting 48 points on 20-for-31 shooting across his 37 minutes. In addition to the scoring prowess, he added 13 rebounds and six assists to make for an enormous fantasy showing. His 48 points are the second-highest […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKris Dunn Goes Ice-Cold From Floor In Defeat
Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn shot 1-for-8 across his 21 minutes during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz. Dunn’s clunker comes on the heels of a 26-point, 13-assist showing in his last time out, made all the more puzzling by the absence of Zach LaVine and Otto Porter on Saturday. Dunn has averaged 11.3 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoShaquille Harrison Snatches Career-High Nine Rebounds
Chicago Bulls point guard/small forward Shaquille Harrison logged 38 minutes during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz, utilizing his time on the floor to grab a career-high nine rebounds, adding six points, two assists and two blocks. Harrison provides little by way of offensive contributions, but Chicago appears comfortable to hand him a pile of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLauri Markkanen Logs Double-Double On Tough Shooting Night
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen posted his second consecutive double-double during Saturday’s loss to the Utah Jazz, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Without Zach LaVine and Otto Porter in the mix, Markkanen became Chicago’s primary offensive focus, finishing the night shooting 6-for-20 overall, including 1-for-6 from deep. It’s been a seesaw campaign […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRudy Gobert Posts Monster Double-Double In 26 Minutes
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert needed just 26 minutes of playing time during Saturday’s convincing win over the Chicago Bulls to compile 21 points and 14 rebounds. He also swatted four shots, shooting 9-for-11 from the field, increasing his field-goal percentage to 66.3 on the year, giving him the top mark in the league. Gobert […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDonovan Mitchell Ties Season Low With Eight Shot Attempts
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell logged just 26 minutes in his team’s blowout win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, recording 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting. His eight shot attempts tie his fewest this season, but come purely due to the nature of the win. He also added eight rebounds, three assists and two […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJimmy Butler Collects Baker’s Dozen From Free-Throw Line
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler collected 25 points during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, getting there primarily by going a perfect 13-for-13 from the free-throw stripe. He also added six rebounds, four assists and two steals across his 38 minutes, continuing his hot stretch of improved play. Butler has averaged 20.7 points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTaurean Prince Drops 23 Points In Victory
Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince went for 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting during Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. After dealing with injuries throughout the year, Prince’s 23 points mark his highest single game total since Nov. 11. In addition to the scoring, Prince added five rebounds, four made triples and three assists, giving […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Lights Up Box Score During Defeat
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons did a little bit of everything during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, compiling 21 points, nine assists, six rebounds, four steals and two blocks. While he remains a double-double threat on a nightly basis, Simmons has now gone five straight outings without logging one. His next match-up […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoel Embiid Posts 16th Straight Double-Double
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid kept his dominant run going during Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, racking up his 16th consecutive double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds to his credit. Embiid attempted just 11 shots in the loss, his fewest in an outing since Nov. 4. He did get to the free-throw line […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrae Young Drops 32 Points, Nails Game-Winner
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young delivered his team to victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, hitting a floater in the lane for his 32nd point. He also added 11 assists, giving him three consecutive double-doubles for the third time during his rookie campaign; he has not yet reeled off four in a row. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKelly Olynyk Packs Stat Sheet During Win
Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk collected 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks, two steals and two made triples across 38 minutes in Saturday’s victory over the Washington Wizards. Olynyk’s minutes load may fluctuate on a nightly basis, but he can deliver high upside at his DFS price tag with performances such as […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Green Pours In 25 Points Across 24 Minutes
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jeff Green had it all working from the field during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 3-for-5 from deep en route to a 25-point performance. Green logged just 24 minutes, also adding six rebounds off the bench. While Troy Brown entered the starting lineup again in place […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoThomas Bryant Records Double-Double In Defeat
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant got back into the double-double column during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat, collecting 17 points and 11 rebounds across 36 minutes. That now marks back-to-back outings with at least 35 minutes played for Bryant in his return to the starting five, which bodes well for his upside over the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBam Adebayo Dishes Out Career-High Eight Assists
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo not only collected a double-double during Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards, but he dished out a career-high eight assists as well. Head coach Erik Spoelstra seems to have unlocked Adebayo’s potential by inserting him into the starting five ahead of Hassan Whiteside. In his 20 games as a starter […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDwyane Wade Drops Team-High 20 Points Off Bench
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade went for a team-best 20 points across his 28 minutes during Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards. He may be retiring come season’s end, but Wade remains an integral part of getting Miami to the postseason one last time. He shot 9-for-16 from the floor, adding nine rebounds, five […]
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