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Deandre Ayton Posts Dominating Double-Double
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton pounded the Los Angeles Lakers to the tune of 26 points and 10 rebounds across 34 minutes during Saturday’s victory. With the Lakers attempting to take a small ball approach in their starting five, Ayton was able to take advantage of the fact that they were unable to match-up size-wise. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBrandon Ingram Drops 25 Points In Defeat
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Brandon Ingram collected 25 points on 10-for-19 shooting during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. The performance gives Ingram six straight games with more than 20 points, having shot 57 percent from the floor in that span. He has hit multiple three-pointers three times in his last six games, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJaVale McGee Finishes Perfect From Field With 21-Point Outing
Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee tied his season high with 21 points during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. McGee has come off the bench the past three contests while the Lakers tinker with a small ball starting five, but that didn’t influence McGee on Saturday, as he made all 10 of his shot […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLeBron James Ties Season High With 16 Assists
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James delivered his ninth consecutive double-double during Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, collecting 27 points, 16 assists and nine rebounds. James again logged a hefty minutes total (41) in an attempt to deliver his team a much-needed victory, but the Lakers still came up short. In his 11 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Schroder Scores 18 Points In Return To Starting Lineup
Oklahoma City point/shooting guard Dennis Schroder re-entered the starting five in place of Paul George for Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, giving Schroder his first start since Dec. 28. Neither Schroder's minutes nor shot output changed all that drastically, even if he was relied upon for 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoSteven Adams Notches Double-Double In Just 25 Minutes
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams was able to log his highest point total in over a month despite playing just 25 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Adams finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds, his second consecutive double-double. While his playing time has fluctuated as of late, Adams still remains […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRussell Westbrook Has Double-Double Streak Snapped
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was held in check by the San Antonio Spurs during Saturday’s loss. Westbrook had reeled off a double-double in 17 consecutive outings, but the Spurs managed to slow Westbrook by his standards, finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Without Paul George for the third consecutive […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Posts Huge Double-Double In Win
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge led his team to Saturday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 27 points and 10 rebounds across 35 minutes of action. Aldridge has reeled off three consecutive performances of better than 20 points, having had at least one block in each of his last nine games. Aldridge […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRudy Gay Collects 22 Points Off Bench
San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Rudy Gay came off the bench for the third consecutive game during Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, collecting 22 points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes. After an offensive clunker Wednesday in which he failed to make a shot from the field, Gay went 9-for-16 against the Thunder, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Scott Logs Season-High 22 Points
Philadelphia 76ers power forward Mike Scott had a breakout shooting performance during Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, finishing with a season-high 22 points, while shooting 6-for-9 from three-point range. Scott has been percolating over the past four games, having delivered three double-digit scoring outings, along with having stroked 16 made threes. Without Joel […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoStephen Curry Tosses In 28 Points During Victory
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry delivered a 28-point outing during Saturday’s win against the Philadelphia 76ers, shooting 10-for-23 from the field overall, including 5-for-15 from deep. In addition to the scoring, Curry also tied his season high in steals with four, also snatching four rebounds and dishing out two assists. Curry continues to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBen Simmons Posts Second Straight Triple-Double
Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons got back into the triple-double column with a massive outing during Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. Simmons recorded 25 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, also turning the ball over nine times. His performance marked the first time this season he has gone back-to-back on triple-doubles, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMarcus Cousins Scores Season-High 25 Points
Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins appears to be nearing a return to full capacity after scoring a season-high 25 points across 29 minutes during Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Cousins also added eight rebounds and two steals to his total, having now gone for more than 20 points in three straight outings. His […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKevin Durant Drops Game-High 34 Points In Win
Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant led the way for his squad’s comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Durant dropped a game-high 34 points, finishing 11-for-24 from the field, adding five rebounds, five assists and two made triples to his total. After missing Thursday’s contest due to rest purposes, Durant returned to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAllen Crabbe Goes Ice Cold From Deep Off Bench
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Allen Crabbe was not bashful from long range during Saturday’s loss to the Miami Heat. The only issue was that Crabbe found the bottom of the net on just one of his nine three-point attempts, finishing his 23 minutes of action with three points and four rebounds to his credit. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRodney McGruder Packs Stat Sheet Off Bench
Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder was all over the court during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, collecting 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in his 27 minutes of action. The scoring output marks his highest single game total since Nov. 10, while also logging his highest number […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBam Adebayo Snatches 16 Rebounds During Start
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made his third consecutive start during Saturday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, gobbling up 16 rebounds while adding a season-high six assists and nine points. With Hassan Whiteside sidelined, Adebayo has seen the largest increase in role and will likely continue to for as long as Whiteside remains absent. There […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKelly Olynyk Drops Game-High 25 Points In Win
Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk led the charge during Saturday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, pouring in 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting. Make that three out of the last four contests that Olynyk has gone above the 20-point mark, packing the stat sheet Saturday to the tune of six rebounds, four assists, two blocks […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDerrick Jones Ties Season High With 18 Points Off Bench
Miami Heat small/power forward Derrick Jones notched a season-high-tying 18 points during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Jones shot an efficient 7-for-10 from the field, adding four rebounds and a pair of made triples. He saw some additional minutes due to Hassan Whiteside being absent from the rotation, allowing other Heat frontcourt members to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Available For Saturday’s Game
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play in Saturday’s contest against the Utah Jazz after having been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a knee injury. Antetokounmpo missed a game last week and had his minutes capped in another, with head coach Mike Budenholzer keeping a watchful eye on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuc Mbah a Moute Questionable To Make Return Sunday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Luc Mbah a Moute could make his return to action for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks, having been out since Oct. 23 due to left knee soreness. The lay of the land in Los Angeles is drastically different from late October, so how Mbah a Moute figures into […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOmari Spellman To Be Sidelined Sunday
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center Omari Spellman was forced to leave Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls early due to a left ankle sprain and the injury will keep him out for Sunday’s rematch as well. Spellman played 19 minutes as a starter in place of John Collins on Friday, logging nine points and five rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTaurean Prince To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Atlanta Hawks small forward Taurean Prince has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to personal reasons. Prince dropped 17 points on the Bulls during Friday’s loss, with the team needing to fill in the 37 minutes he drew when they square off in Sunday’s rematch. Kent Bazemore and Vince […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBryn Forbes Set To Suit Up Saturday
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Bryn Forbes will take the court during Saturday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, having previously been tagged as questionable due to a right calf contusion. After participating in shootaround, Forbes, who has not been absent from a game this season, will not be missing his first Saturday. Despite his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGoran Dragic To Miss Saturday’s Game
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to a sore left calf. Dragic’s absence should benefit Justise Winslow, who is likely to grab additional minutes at the point guard slot. The 11-year veteran has played in each of Miami’s past four games since returning […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoEvan Turner Tagged As Questionable For Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard/small forward Evan Turner is listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets due to left knee soreness. Turner has missed his team’s previous four contests due to the injury. Starter Damian Lillard has seen 37 minutes in each of the last three games, although Turner’s return […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeAndre Jordan Questionable To Make Return Sunday
New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan is at least nearing a return as he has been tagged as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jordan has particular incentive to return Sunday in order to face off with his former squad, although he has missed the past three games due to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJohn Collins Unlikely To Play Sunday
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins has been tagged as doubtful for Sunday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to the illness that kept him sidelined Friday. Collins’ absence came at a crucial juncture, with the Hawks forced to play four overtimes before ultimately coming up on the losing end Friday, taxing their frontcourt in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyreke Evans Cleared To Suit Up Saturday
Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Tyreke Evans has been given the green light to play in Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic after having been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to an illness. Evans is returning to the fold after a two-game absence, which should slightly affect the minutes and DFS value of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoHassan Whiteside Ruled Out For Saturday's Game
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside will miss Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets due to a hip injury. Bam Adebayo figures to continue seeing an increased workload at the center spot, with Kelly Olynyk also in line to see an uptick in minutes. Whiteside will miss his third straight game as Miami attempts to make […]
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