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Paul Millsap Drops Season-High 33 Points During Win
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap had nearly everything going his way from the field during Thursday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks, collecting a season-high 33 points. Millsap shot 14-for-19 from the floor overall, adding in eight rebounds and three assists without a turnover across 36 minutes. He has turned up his production since the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Shines In Near Triple-Double
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic nearly delivered a game-winning dunk Thursday against the Denver Nuggets before losing on a last-second shot. Doncic came just an assist shy of his fifth career triple-double, finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and nine dimes. The performance was equally impressive considering it was on the heels of a woeful […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Jokic Knocks Down Game-Winner To Notch Double-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reached his 10th and 11th points of the night as the clock struck zeroes, hitting an off-balance game-winner against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The big man logged 14 rebounds and eight assists across his 30 minutes, delivering his lowest scoring output since Dec. 26. Jokic has now been held […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDarren Collison Records Season-High 39 Minutes During Victory
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison was on the floor for a season-best 39 minutes during Thursday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, seeing his minutes bumped up without Tyreke Evans available off the bench. Collison used that extra time to deliver a strong performance to the tune of 17 points, seven assists, six rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Attempts Season-High 11 Free Throws In Win
Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic kept up his high-scoring pace during Thursday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, tossing in 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting. Bogdanovic also went 7-for-11 from the free-throw stripe, his highest total of attempts in a single contest this season. He also pitched in five assists and four rebounds, having […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDomantas Sabonis Pours In 26 Points Across 28 Minutes
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis was stellar off the bench during Thursday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing 7-for-12 from the field and 12-for-13 from the free-throw line en route to a 26-point performance. Sabonis saw his minutes total increase in his third game back from an ankle ailment, adding in seven rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRussell Westbrook Racks Up Triple-Double In Narrow Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had the ball in his hands for the last shot during Thursday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, but his game-winning attempt clanked off the rim. Westbrook still managed to finish with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, good for his 27th triple-double of the year. He continues […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPaul George Drops 36 Points Against Former Club
Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Paul George went for 36 points on 10-for-23 shooting during Thursday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, a marked improvement from his 12-point outing back in Indianapolis in his first time as a visitor last year. George was denied on a crucial possession down the stretch, but fantasy owners can revel […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDwyane Wade Listed As Questionable For Friday’s Game
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has his status up in the air for Friday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a bruised right elbow. Wade has incentive to suit up for the remaining 15 games of his regular season career, but the team could choose to keep him out as they attempt to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNicolas Batum Likely To Make Return Friday
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum was not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Friday’s meeting with the Washington Wizards. Batum missed Monday’s game due to an eye abrasion, his first absence of the season. Despite not having practiced Wednesday, it appears Batum will be ready to re-enter the fold and assume […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrevor Ariza Questionable To Play In Friday’s Game
Washington Wizards small/power forward Trevor Ariza has been tagged as questionable for Friday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets due to a sore right knee. Ariza was limited to just 22 minutes during Wednesday’s win over Orlando, and his absence would pave the way for Jabari Parker and Jeff Green to see an expanded role. Ariza […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDerrick Rose Out Again For Thursday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose will be on the sidelines for Thursday’s game with the Utah Jazz due to right elbow soreness. The ailment will now have kept Rose out for consecutive contests, allowing Tyus Jones to step into the starting five with both Rose and Jeff Teague down. Rose’s time in March to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Teague To Miss Thursday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will be sidelined for Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz due to left foot inflammation. His absence will be his second straight after a strong six-game stretch that made it appear his injury woes were behind him. With Derrick Rose also ruled out, Tyus Jones becomes the fantasy golden […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Smith Jr. Picks Up Questionable Tag For Friday
New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been listed as questionable to play in Friday’s matchup versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a sore lower back. Emmanuel Mudiay has come on strong as of late off the bench and would figure to step back into the starting five should Smith miss the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDanilo Gallinari Tagged As Questionable For Friday’s Game
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Danilo Gallinari has his status for Friday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls up in the air due to a sore left ankle. Gallinari missed the team’s outing against Portland on Tuesday, having logged 20 or more points in each of last four contests. JaMychal Green earned the start and 32 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyson Chandler Unable To Suit Up For Thursday’s Game
Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler will miss his fifth consecutive game versus the Toronto Raptors on Thursday due to neck tightness. Chandler has seen his playing time take a sharp downturn as of late, so his absence isn’t likely to sway head coach Luke Walton’s rotations too drastically in any direction. His next chance […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarcus Smart Set To Make Start
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart will be able to suit up for Thursday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings despite an illness that had him listed as questionable earlier in the day, and he will hold onto his spot in the starting lineup. With Terry Rozier (illness) having been ruled out, Smart could be in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDanny Green Cleared To Suit Up On Thursday
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green has been given the green light to take the floor against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, having picked up a questionable designation earlier in the day due to a sprained left ankle. Green was held to just 20 minutes in his most recent outing Monday due to the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLance Stephenson Ruled Out On Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Lance Stephenson will be in street clothes for Thursday’s outing versus the Toronto Raptors due to foot and toe injuries. Stephenson will be inactive for the third consecutive game and for the sixth time in Los Angeles’ last seven contests. His absence will continue to make Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Lowry To Miss Thursday’s Game
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a sprained left ankle. Lowry saw his status for the game diminish as the day went on, eventually being ruled out less than an hour before tip. Jeremy Lin will enter the starting five in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTerry Rozier To Miss Thursday’s Contest
Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Terry Rozier has been ruled out for Thursday’s matchup versus the Sacramento Kings due to an illness. Rozier is coming off a 26-point performance off the bench against the Clippers on Monday, now likely ceding way for Kyrie Irving to snag a few additional minutes in his absence. Rozier has reeled […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJabari Parker Narrowly Misses First Wizards Double-Double
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jabari Parker has become a significant offensive threat off the bench in his 14 games since joining the organization. Parker dropped 19 points during Wednesday’s win over the Orlando Magic, shooting 9-for-12 from the field, coming just a rebound shy of recording his first double-double with his new team. Washington’s glut […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoThomas Bryant Delivers Double-Double Off Bench
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant has seen his production fluctuate wildly since his move to the bench after the All-Star break, but he was able to break through with a 21-point, 10-rebound effort during Wednesday’s win over the Orlando Magic. The key to many of Bryant’s breakout performances has been minutes. When head coach Scott […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBradley Beal Keeps Up Scoring And Minutes Barrage
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has been doing yeoman’s work to keep his squad even remotely in contention for the postseason this year, leading the charge again Wednesday with 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds across 39 minutes in the win over the Orlando Magic. Beal is now the league’s leader in minutes […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Vucevic Notches Fifth Straight Double-Double
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic logged 20 points and 14 rebounds during Wednesday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, giving him five consecutive double-doubles and 14 in his last 15 games. The first-time All-Star has had a career year in 2018-19 at 20.6 points and 12 rebounds per game, attempting to lead Orlando into the postseason […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoD.J. Augustin Ties Season High With Four Made Triples
Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin took the offensive initiative during Wednesday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, firing up 15 shot attempts, his second-highest total of the season, en route to 16 points. He added four made threes, tying his season-best, while adding seven assists and no turnovers. His numbers have been relatively quiet (11.5 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMatthew Dellavedova To Continue Absence Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Matthew Dellavedova has already been ruled out for Thursday’s matchup versus the Orlando Magic due to a concussion. Dellavedova will miss his fourth consecutive outing, paving the way for Collin Sexton and Brandon Knight to continue seeing the majority of the minutes out of the backcourt. When healthy, Dellavedova has played […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. To Miss Third Straight Game Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. has been ruled out for Thursday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic due to a rib contusion. Nance’s absence should allow Kevin Love to see as many minutes as he can handle in the frontcourt alongside Ante Zizic, both of whom could see their DFS value slightly increased with […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDaniel Theis Tagged As Questionable For Thursday’s Game
Boston Celtics power forward/center Daniel Theis is dealing with an illness and has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday’s contest versus the Sacramento Kings. Theis has been lightly used over the past five games, although his potential absence could allow for a few extra minutes for Al Horford or Marcus Morris in the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyson Chandler Questionable To Make Return Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler could suit up for Thursday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors, having missed the previous four outings due to neck stiffness. Chandler has seen his role decrease as the season has gone along with head coach Luke Walton opting for smaller lineups and prioritizing younger players down the stretch. Even […]
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