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Paul Millsap Listed As Questionable For Wednesday’s Game
Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap has been deemed questionable for Wednesday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets due to right ankle soreness, which kept him out of the lineup Monday. Mason Plumlee entered the starting five in Millsap’s stead and delivered a double-double, which would make Plumlee a likely candidate to scoop up more minutes […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Mirotic Unlikely To Make Return Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nikola Mirotic appears not able to suit up for Wednesday’s game versus the Chicago Bulls due to a right calf strain. Mirotic’s injury-plagued campaign continues, as Wednesday would mark his seventh consecutive absence. In his place, Darius Miller has shown some offensive boost for New Orleans, while Kenrich Williams entered […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJamal Murray Questionable To Make Return Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s match-up versus the Brooklyn Nets due to a left ankle sprain that has kept him out for the previous six games. Should Murray continue to sit out, Monte Morris will have immense fantasy value. Just how quickly Murray is reintegrated into the Denver […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJulius Randle Listed As Questionable Ahead Of Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Julius Randle has picked up a questionable designation for Wednesday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls due to the right ankle sprain that has kept him on the shelf for the past six games. Randle not being simply ruled out bodes well for the possibility of him suiting up, although the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnthony Davis Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis has been officially listed as questionable to play in Wednesday’s match-up against the Chicago Bulls. Davis has been battling a finger injury which has kept him sidelined since Jan. 18. The move up the injury report to questionable may simply being an indication to teams attempting to acquire […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJaMychal Green, Joakim Noah Both Ruled Out For Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward JaMychal Green and center Joakim Noah will both miss Tuesday’s contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green was limited to nine scoreless minutes Sunday against New York as he is battling a sore left knee, while Noah will miss Tuesday due to a sore right heel. With Marc Gasol reportedly also on […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarc Gasol To Miss Tuesday’s Contest
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol will sit out Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as reports surfaced earlier in the day that the club could be looking to deal the All-Star center to the Charlotte Hornets, as first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Without Joakim Noah and JaMychal Green also both ruled out, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAbdel Nader Back In Fold For Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Abdel Nader will suit up for Tuesday’s match-up versus the Orlando Magic, returning from an absence that kept him from Sunday’s contest. Nader had been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to illness, but will likely return to his bench role, which has seen him log double-digit minutes […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCody Zeller Set For Bench Role Tuesday
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller will make his return to action for Tuesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers, having recovered from a broken hand that he suffered New Year’s Eve. While Zeller has started all 35 prior games he has played in this season, he will come off the bench Tuesday. Both Bismack Biyombo […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMitchell Robinson Cleared To Make Return Tuesday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will be available for Tuesday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons after a one-game absence due to illness. Just how much time Robinson receives with both DeAndre Jordan and Luke Kornet in the fold is still to be seen, as head coach David Fizdale has proven to erratically distribute minutes […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMyles Turner Set To Suit Up Tuesday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Lakers after having been deemed a game-time decision earlier in the day due to a bruised right thigh. Turner is coming off having played 32 minutes during Monday’s win over New Orleans, which […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoD'Angelo Russell Held In Check During Loss
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell finished with 18 points on 7-for-20 shooting during Monday’s defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. The outing marks just the second time in the past nine games that Russell has been kept under 20 points, having seen his offensive role expand with Spencer Dinwiddie in street clothes. Monday’s performance can […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJarrett Allen Displays Defensive Prowess In Defeat
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen snatched 11 rebounds and blocked four shots during Monday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The second-year center has started all 53 games he has appeared in this season for Brooklyn, but remains a work in progress on the offensive end of the floor. For the time being, head coach Kenny […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKhris Middleton Relatively Quiet In Shortened Outing
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton was limited to just 25 minutes during Monday’s convincing victory over the Brooklyn Nets, compiling 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The performance had him finish in double figures for the 19th straight game, but remains quiet by the standards of the first-time All-Star. Middleton continues to […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoShabazz Napier Goes Ice-Cold From Deep During Start
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Shabazz Napier entered the starting lineup for Monday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to an injury to Joe Harris and finished with 15 points despite going 0-for-10 from three-point range. It wasn’t just Napier, as Brooklyn as a squad went a combined 5-for-42 (11.9 percent) from deep. For owners who […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Delivers MVP-Like Outing In Win
Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetoukounmpo put together a massive performance during Monday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 30 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks across 32 minutes. The outing gives Antetokoumpo a double-double in nine of his last 10 games, making his push for league MVP honors, even as James […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCheick Diallo Notches Second Double-Double Of Year
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Cheick Diallo grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds during Monday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers, also adding 12 points for his second double-double of 2018-19. With the trio of Anthony Davis, Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic all in street clothes, Diallo has seen his role increase exponentially, even if he does […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJahlil Okafor Posts Another Dominating Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor went for 25 points and 13 rebounds during Monday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, his fifth double-double this season. With the majority of New Orleans’ traditional frontcourt players sidelined, Okafor has stepped into a role he hasn’t seen since his formative years with Philadelphia -- that of a starter […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJrue Holiday Narrowly Misses Triple-Double During Defeat
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday came just an assist shy of converting his first triple-double of the season Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Holiday, who is likely to become the new face of the New Orleans franchise amidst rumors of Anthony Davis’ departure, attempted to lead the offense Monday, shooting 6-for-15 from the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDomantas Sabonis Returns To Double-Double Column Monday
Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis notched his first double-double after a seven-game dry spell Monday during a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The big man saw just 23 minutes in his bench role, but was able to rack up 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 7-for-9 from the field, putting him just a […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDarren Collison Drops 22 Points During Win
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison delivered his second straight game with at least 20 points during Monday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Victor Oladipo in the fold, Collison has expanded his offensive arsenal, getting up 14 shot attempts in each of the past two contests. He added six assists with no turnovers […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoOmari Spellman Secures Fourth Career Double-Double
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center Omari Spellman logged 30 minutes off the bench during Monday’s win over the Washington Wizards, utilizing his time to notch the fourth double-double of his career to the tune of 16 points and 10 rebounds. Spellman tied his previous career high by knocking down four threes, also adding a pair of […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJeff Green Pours In Season-High 26 Points Off Bench
Washington Wizards small/power forward Jeff Green remained hot from the field during Monday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 26 points off the bench across 36 minutes. The performance marks the third consecutive effort with 20 points or more from Green, who left even more buckets on the floor, shooting 2-for-9 from deep. He […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoTrae Young Secures Double-Double In Victory
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young picked up his 14th double-double of the season during Monday’s win over the Washington Wizards despite a poor shooting outing. Young finished with 10 points on 2-for-13 shooting, including a 1-for-6 effort from deep. His stat line was bailed out by his 10 dimes, as well as the four […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJohn Collins Notches First-Half Double-Double
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins was forced early from Monday’s win over the Washington Wizards due to a facial laceration. Despite logging only 17 minutes, Collins finished with his second consecutive double-double, compiling 15 points and 11 rebounds, while going 7-for-8 from the free-throw stripe. Despite a recent rough patch in terms of his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoVince Carter Drops 16 Points Off Bench In Second Half
Atlanta Hawks small forward Vince Carter did not see action during the first half of Monday’s victory over the Washington Wizards, but with John Collins unable to return to action due to injury, Carter went for 16 second-half points off the bench. The future Hall of Famer knocked down four triples, tying his season high […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMonte Morris Continues To Shine In Starting Role
Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris remained in the starting lineup for Monday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, logging a game-high 34 minutes en route to finishing with 18 points, three assists and two rebounds. Morris has settled into the starting point guard spot with Jamal Murray sidelined, as in his last four starts, Morris […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoStanley Johnson Drops 21 Points Off Bench In Win
Detroit Pistons small/power forward Stanley Johnson benefited from his squad’s blowout victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday, as he collected 21 points in 25 minutes off the bench. His point total is his highest in a single contest since Nov. 27, while his four made threes tied his season high. Johnson also added seven […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMason Plumlee Logs Double-Double In Rare Start
Denver Nuggets power forward/center Mason Plumlee entered the starting lineup for the 13th time this season Monday versus the Detroit Pistons, taking the place of the injured Paul Millsap and utilizing that opportunity to snatch up his sixth double-double of 2018-19. Even with the six turnovers factored in, it was a monster performance from Plumlee, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Drummond Collects Season-High 27 Points
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond dominated Monday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets, finishing with a season-high 27 points to go along with 12 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in just 26 minutes. Drummond’s minutes took a slight knock due to the nature of his club’s victory, as he tied for the team-high in time […]
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