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Damian Lillard Sinks Team-High 31 Points In Loss
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard logged 31 points during Monday’s defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The performance marks back-to-back 30-point outings for Lillard, who tossed in seven rebounds, six assists and two steals as he wraps up a dominating first half of the season. Lillard’s consistency from the numbers he put up […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPaul George Rains Down 47 Points En Route To Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Paul George wasn’t going to let teammate Russell Westbrook have all of the triple-double fun, as George logged his third career triple-double during Monday’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with 47 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to his credit. George tied his season high with the 47-point outburst, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRussell Westbrook Records Historic 10th Straight Triple-Double
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook continued to make triple-double history during Monday’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, logging his 10th consecutive triple-double, which passes Wilt Chamberlain for the all-time mark. Westbrook’s stat line was far from pretty -- he shot 5-for-19 overall, including 1-for-6 from three while committing six turnovers -- but […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrevor Ariza Packs Stat Sheet In Defeat
Washington Wizards small/power forward Trevor Ariza filled up the box score during his 40 minutes played in Monday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. Ariza finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals, while shooting an uber-efficient 10-for-14 from the field, knocking down a trio of three-pointers. His 10 made buckets set a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBlake Griffin Finishes Just Shy Of Triple-Double In Win
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin nearly logged his second triple-double of the season during Monday’s victory over the Washington Wizards, compiling 31 points, nine rebounds and nine assists across 40 minutes of action. Griffin remained Detroit’s offensive focal point, finishing 12-for-23 from the field, including 4-for-10 from deep. To say that Griffin is headed […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Drummond Finishes With Season-High 32 Points
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond came just a point shy of tying his career high during Monday’s victory over the Washington Wizards, finishing with a season-high 32 points to go along with 17 rebounds for an enormous fantasy outing. Drummond has logged a double-double in eight consecutive games, also pitching in four steals Monday, the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBobby Portis Ties Career High With Six Made Threes
Washington Wizards power forward/center Bobby Portis was an offensive juggernaut coming off the bench during Monday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. Portis tied his career high by knocking down six threes on ten attempts, finishing with 24 points across 32 minutes. It’s been just three contests, but the new surroundings from his trade looks to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBradley Beal Drops 32 Points During Double-Double
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal keyed his squad’s offense during Monday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 32 points to go along with 10 assists and six rebounds, giving him his eighth double-double of the season. Beal took on more point guard duties with Tomas Satoransky sidelined, while also knocking down also 12 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNik Stauskas Scuffles Offensively In Cavs Debut
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Nik Stauskas finally got to settle in and play some basketball after a week that saw him traded three times. Stauskas logged 20 minutes off the bench, and playing for the first time since Jan. 26, went 1-for-9 from the floor overall, including 1-for-7 from deep. He finished with three points […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKevin Love Nearly Logs Double-Double In 16 Minutes
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love saw his minutes total bumped up to 16 for Monday’s victory over the New York Knicks, yet he still almost managed to log his first double-double since Oct. 24. Love finished with 14 points on 4-for-10 shooting, also snatching nine rebounds. His last chance before the All-Star break to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKadeem Allen Erupts For Career-High 25 Points
New York Knicks point/shooting guard Kadeem Allen came off the bench during Monday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and dropped a career-high 25 points on 10-for-16 shooting. The Knicks will take a shot of enthusiasm offensively from wherever they can get, and Allen filled that role Monday, also dishing six assists, which tied his career […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCollin Sexton Drops Team-High 20 Points In Win
It wasn’t a fancy performance by any means, but Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton got to the 20-point mark during Monday’s victory over the New York Knicks. Sexton led the offensive attack during his 39 minutes, finishing 7-for-21 from the field overall, including going 2-for-8 from deep. His assist total remains startlingly consistent, having […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. Rattles Off Impressive Double-Double
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. got the start at center during Monday’s win over the New York Knicks and capitalized on the absence of fellow big men Tristan Thompson and Ante Zizic to record his sixth straight double-double to the tune of 15 points and 16 rebounds. Nance Jr. finished 5-for-6 from the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoWesley Iwundu Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday
Orlando Magic small forward Wesley Iwundu has been tagged as questionable to play in Tuesday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a head contusion. Iwundu has seen at least 18 minutes in each of his last five contests, having stepped into a bench role with the club after the departure of Jonathon Simmons. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Iguodala Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala has picked up a questionable designation for Tuesday’s game versus the Utah Jazz due to left hamstring tightness. The injury kept Iguodala out of Sunday’s win over the Miami Heat, with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson merely logging more minutes, as opposed to any reserves getting additional run. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJosh Hart Ruled Out Through All-Star Break
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Josh Hart will miss Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to right knee tendinitis. The move will likely allow for Reggie Bullock and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to continue seeing additional minutes at the two-guard spot. Hart wraps up his first half having averaged 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds across 26.4 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPaul Millsap Cleared To Take Floor Monday
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap has been given the thumbs up to play in Monday’s contest versus the Miami Heat, returning after a three-game absence due to right ankle soreness. The move will likely stunt any DFS value that Mason Plumlee had having entered the starting five in Millsap’s place, while still backing up […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Anderson To Remain Out Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson will be sidelined for his sixth consecutive game Tuesday versus the San Antonio Spurs due to right shoulder soreness. Memphis has been taking Anderson’s injury on a game-by-game basis, but with fantasy crunch time approaching in many season-long leagues, owners are likely best served sending Anderson back out on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoElfrid Payton Up In The Air For Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the Orlando Magic due to the right ankle sprain that has kept him out for the previous seven games. To be specific, head coach Alvin Gentry deemed Payton a “maybe” to play, which sounds much less scientific […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJahlil Okafor Likely To Make Return Tuesday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor has missed the previous two contests due to a sprained left ankle, but it appears he’ll be all set to make his return Tuesday against the Orlando Magic as he is not currently listed on the injury report. His role will not likely be anywhere near what it was […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Schroder To Miss Monday’s Game Due To Personal Reasons
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder will be held out of Monday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to personal reasons. The team has not announced if Schroder’s absence will be an extended one, although just Thursday’s contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans remains prior to the All-Star break. Oklahoma City will also […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerryd Bayless Cleared To Suit Up Monday
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Jerryd Bayless will be available against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday after having been deemed questionable due to a sore right big toe. Bayless was previously held out of Friday’s game versus New Orleans, although how sizable of a role he sees in his first game back remains up in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndrew Wiggins Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins will miss Monday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to an illness. Luol Deng has been announced to enter the starting five in his place, giving him some DFS potential at his bargain basement price. As for Wiggins, it marks his first absence since Nov. 9, paving […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMarre Carroll Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward DeMarre Carroll will be forced to the sidelines for Monday’s contest versus the Toronto Raptors due to left knee soreness. With Carroll unable to suit up against his former team, the likes of Treveon Graham and Rodions Kurucs are in line for more minutes, although Brooklyn boasts a plethora of wing […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDevonte' Graham To Sit Out Monday’s Contest
Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham will be in street clothes for Monday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. With fellow point man Tony Parker also sidelined, expect the debuting Shelvin Mack to likely serve as the backup to Kemba Walker. Graham has shown flashes of being a solid contributor in his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Green Available To Play Monday
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jeff Green will be able to suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Monday after having been tagged as questionable due to a hip ailment that kept him on the sidelines of his club’s most recent contest. Green has received some competition for playing time in the form of Jabari Parker […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnte Zizic To Miss Monday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic will be held back for Monday’s contest versus the New York Knicks due to lower back soreness. Zizic has seen his minutes take a dip over his last two contests, but will miss his first game since Jan. 5, paving the way for Larry Nance Jr. to continue seeing a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMyles Turner Cleared To Play Monday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been given the thumbs up to play in Monday’s contest versus the Charlotte Hornets after having been tagged as questionable due to a right knee injury. Turner had previously expressed optimism at taking the floor and will be able to give it a go Monday. The Pacers’ big man […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAaron Gordon Set To Start Sunday
Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon has been cleared to play in Sunday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks after taking a rough shot to the back during play Saturday. He had been tagged as questionable earlier in the day, but will be able to suit up and there has not been any word of a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTyus Jones Unlikely To Make Return For Monday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has been listed as doubtful to play in Monday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left ankle sprain. The injury has kept Jones on the shelf for the previous 11 contests, although just getting listed on the report as anything but “out” is a step forward […]
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