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Mitchell Robinson Logs Second Straight Double-Double Off Bench
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson finished Friday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets with 16 points and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes, giving him back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in his career. After stints as the starting five, Robinson has grown comfortable in coming off the bench behind DeAndre Jordan, with five double-doubles since […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEmmanuel Mudiay Ties Season High With 21 Shot Attempts
New York Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay remained uber-aggressive during his fifth straight start during Friday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, firing up a season-high-tying 21 shots en route to a 21-point effort. Mudiay, who was facing the team who drafted him in 2015, continued to see a large workload with Dennis Smith Jr. (back) […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Jokic Posts Dominating Double-Double In 28 Minutes
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic needed just 28 minutes to compile 21 points, 17 rebounds and five assists during Friday’s victory over the New York Knicks. The performance gives Jokic his fourth double-double in his past five outings, keeping up his dominant pace in the month of March. Averaging a double-double through his first 10 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJosh Jackson Scuffles In Return To Starting Lineup
Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson re-entered the starting five for Thursday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons following the news that Kelly Oubre Jr. (thumb) would be shut down for the season. He scuffled from the floor to the tune of a 1-for-7 shooting performance, resulting in just three points across 24 minutes. He committed […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeandre Ayton Logs 20 Points Despite Foul Trouble
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton compiled 20 points and eight rebounds during Thursday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, battling foul trouble which limited him to just 25 minutes. Even with Richaun Holmes back in the mix off the bench, Ayton still saw a considerable workload and had success against Detroit's Andre Drummond. Ayton next draws […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoWayne Ellington Remains Scorching-Hot From Deep
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Wayne Ellington was acquired by the team from Phoenix (by way of Miami) in February to shoot. After seven made threes Monday, Ellington was back at it again during the Pistons’ win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, going 6-for-10 from behind the arc en route to a 23-point effort. Across […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Drummond Continues Push To Rebounding Crown
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond continued to try and put distance between himself and the rest of the competition for the NBA’s rebounding crown during Thursday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns, snatching 19 boards to go along with his 16 points. Averaging 15.5 rebounds per game, Drummond is on pace to repeat as the league’s […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDevin Booker Goes For 26 Points In Start As Point Guard
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker officially made his move back to the point guard slot in the starting five for Thursday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. There has been little difference in Booker’s role regardless, as he collected 26 points on 8-for-17 shooting, but he did turn the ball over five times while dishing […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Packs Stat Sheet Across 42 Minutes
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons was on the court for 42 minutes during Wednesday’s win over the Boston Celtics and collected 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks. His offensive output may disappoint owners, but it’s tough to complain when he consistently contributes across multiple categories, especially against a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJimmy Butler Drops 22 Points During Win
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler exceeded the 20-point plateau for the fourth consecutive game during Wednesday’s win over the Boston Celtics. Butler put the game on ice with his game-clinching jumper in the waning seconds, striking a pose in addition to collecting four rebounds, two assists and three made triples. Butler’s output has […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTerry Rozier Drains Four Triples Off Bench
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Terry Rozier racked up 20 points across 24 minutes off the bench during Wednesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. With Marcus Smart ejected during the third quarter, Rozier took on an expanded role, finishing with four made threes, shooting 8-for-16 overall and snatching six rebounds. It marks the third double-digit scoring […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyrie Irving Racks Up 36 Points In Defeat
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving once again had it working on the offensive end against the Philadelphia 76ers during Wednesday’s loss, collecting 36 points on 12-for-29 shooting. Irving dropped 40 versus Philly on Christmas Day, piling up nine rebounds and four assists in addition to his scoring output this time around. He seems to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoel Embiid Logs Career-High 22 Rebounds In Victory
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated during his squad’s win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, collecting 37 points and a career-high 22 rebounds. Embiid was potentially spurred on by having been on the receiving end of a Flagrant 2 foul at the hands of Marcus Smart during the third quarter, going on to finish […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrevor Ariza Forced To Exit Early Due To Injury
Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza was limited to just 14 minutes during Wednesday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls due to a left groin strain, which left him unable to return for the second half. Troy Brown started the second half in his place, with Ariza logging six points, two rebounds and two assists in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAron Baynes Has Night Ended Early
Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes exited Wednesday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter due to a left ankle sprain and will not be able to return for the remainder of the contest. Baynes played 12 minutes off the bench during the first half, collecting four points and three rebounds. His loss is […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRichaun Holmes Questionable To Make Return Thursday
Phoenix Suns power forward/center Richaun Holmes is listed as questionable to appear in Thursday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons due to a right quad strain. Holmes has missed each of the past two games, having logged a double-double in his most recent outing Friday. Holmes is a difficult season-long option (at just 16.4 minutes per […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTaj Gibson Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Taj Gibson is questionable to appear in Thursday’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets due to a left calf strain that forced him to exit Tuesday’s contest early. Gibson has primarily ceded way in the starting five to Dario Saric since around the All-Star break, although his averages haven’t taken much of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDerrick Rose To Remain Out For Thursday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose will miss his fifth straight game Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets due to right elbow soreness. Like fellow backcourt mate Jeff Teague, there have been no signs that Rose is nearing a return, which paves the way for Tyus Jones to continue seeing hefty minutes at the point guard […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyler Johnson Out Again On Thursday
Phoenix Suns point guard Tyler Johnson has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons due to a sore right knee. It will mark the fourth straight game that Johnson will be in street clothes, paving the way for Devin Booker to log a hefty workload once again. Johnson has enjoyed a full-time […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Teague To Miss Fifth Straight Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will be sidelined for his fifth straight game Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets due to left foot inflammation. Things aren’t trending in the right direction for Teague getting back on the court anytime soon, having been ruled out well in advance of 24 hours prior to tip-off. Teague is […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKenneth Faried To Be Sidelined Wednesday
Houston Rockets power forward/center Kenneth Faried will be out of the fold for Wednesday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies due to a sore left knee. Faried will join Nene Hilario (who is available only in case of emergency) on the bench, leaving the Rockets thin in the frontcourt, with P.J. Tucker and Clint Capela likely […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDarren Collison Tagged As Questionable For Thursday
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison is questionable to suit up in Thursday’s meeting with the Golden State Warriors due to a right quad contusion. Collison missed his first game of the season due to the injury Tuesday, allowing Cory Joseph to enter the starting five, who would likely benefit from Collison’s absence again Thursday. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. To Miss Thursday’s Contest
Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been ruled out for his second consecutive contest Thursday against the Detroit Pistons due to a left thumb sprain. Oubre missed his first game since being acquired by the Suns due to the injury Monday, likely leaving the Suns short-handed on the wing again with T.J. Warren […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKadeem Allen Ruled Out On Wednesday
New York Knicks point/shooting guard Kadeem Allen will miss Wednesday’s game versus the Utah Jazz due to an illness. Allen will join a procession of Knicks guards on the bench, leaving Emmanuel Mudiay in line to receive a monstrous share of time at the point guard spot. Allen is coming off a scoreless outing Monday, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAllonzo Trier Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game
New York Knicks shooting guard Allonzo Trier will be absent from the rotation for Wednesday’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to a strained left calf. It will mark his first game missed since Dec. 21, leaving the Knicks thin in the backcourt. Trier has been percolating offensively since the All-Star break, having averaged 14.5 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGeorge Hill To Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill will be sidelined for Wednesday’s outing versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sore left groin. Hill has played sparingly over the past three contests, having returned from a nine-game absence. Milwaukee will be extremely short-handed by way of traditional regulars Wednesday, with Eric Bledsoe likely to see a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKemba Walker Held To 21 Points In Foul-Riddled Outing
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker was in all kinds of foul trouble early, picking up two quick personal fouls in Tuesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Walker’s issues kept him to just 28 minutes for the contest, shooting 8-for-18 from the field en route to a 21-point outing. He added four rebounds, four assists […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTobias Harris Notches Double-Double In Team-High 39 Minutes
Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Tobias Harris got back into the double-double column during Tuesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, collecting 22 points and 11 rebounds. The performance marks Harris’ fourth double-double since his acquisition by the Sixers, having averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest in 17 games with the squad. He was apart […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeremy Lamb Collects 26 Points During Double-Double
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb finished with 26 points during Tuesday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, coming up short on tying the contest in the waning seconds on a shot in the lane. In a night where seemingly everything was working offensively -- 6-for-11 from the field, 11-for-12 from the free-throw stripe -- Lamb […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Delivers Team-High 28 Points In Victory
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons wore multiple hats during Tuesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, operating from everything from facilitator of the offense to center for the closing unit. Simmons shot 11-for-12 from the field across his 38 minutes, finishing with a team-high 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks. He […]
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