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Nikola Jokic Collects Season-Low Three Rebounds
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been a rebounding savant this season, but ran up against the league’s leading rebounder in Andre Drummond and the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The outcome? Jokic was able to snag only a season-low three rebounds as he played just 26 minutes. The last occasion in which Jokic recorded so […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarcus Morris Goes For 19 Points During Victory
Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris dropped 19 points during Sunday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He shot 8-for-14 from the floor, converting all six shots he took inside the arc. His points total marks his highest in a contest since Jan. 9, now having finished six of his last seven outings in double […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAl Horford Narrowly Misses Out On Double-Double
Boston Celtics center Al Horford logged 17 points and nine rebounds during Sunday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, coming just a board shy of recording a double-double for the second straight contest. With back-up Aron Baynes (foot) on the shelf for the next handful of weeks, Horford could see a slight uptick in usage, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPaul George Continues Absurd Scoring Barrage In Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George dropped 37 points during Sunday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, giving him at least 30 in seven of his last eight games. George went 11-for-27 from the field, including 5-for-16 from three, adding in four rebounds and four assists for a huge performance. He continues to make history […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyrie Irving Racks Up Fourth Consecutive Double-Double
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving had it all working from the field during Sunday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, shooting 14-for-19 en route to a 30-point showing to go along with his 11 assists. Irving has missed three of his team’s previous seven contests, but has converted four straight double-doubles, as well as […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRussell Westbrook Logs Sixth Straight Triple-Double In Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook delivered a triple-double during Sunday’s defeat against the Boston Celtics, marking the sixth consecutive contest in which he has recorded 10 or more points, rebounds and assists in an outing. Entering the night leading the league in assists per game (10.9), Westbrook dished out 16 helpers while committing […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDoug McDermott To Miss Second Consecutive Contest
Indiana Pacers small forward Doug McDermott will remain sidelined for Monday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a rib injury. McDermott will be inactive for just the second time this season, with Bojan Bogdanovic having erupted for 31 points Saturday without McDermott around to back him up. McDermott has averaged a modest 6.7 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDante Cunningham Expected To Suit Up For Monday’s Game
San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Dante Cunningham is listed as probable to make his return to the rotation for Monday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings as he makes his way back from right ankle soreness. He bizarrely was cleared to play Saturday before having that walked back, so there remains the possibility he could be […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDerrick White To Miss Monday’s Contest
San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Sacramento Kings due to right heel soreness. White has been finding his offensive rhythm as of late, but was slowed Saturday by New Orleans. It’s not yet clear who the Spurs will add to the starting five, but fellow […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoE'Twaun Moore To Remain Inactive For Monday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore will continue to be on the sidelines for Monday’s contest against the Indiana Pacers, ruled out due to a left quad contusion. Moore will be missing his fourth straight game as New Orleans attempts to piece a roster together. It’s entirely possible that Moore has played his […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJoe Harris Listed As Questionable For Monday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris is tagged as questionable ahead of Monday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to right hip soreness. Brooklyn continues to be banged up in their backcourt, with the potential loss of Harris leaving them thin on the wing. Harris shot an uncharacteristic 0-for-5 from three-point range Saturday, so […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGary Harris Will Be Absent For Monday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris will miss his third straight game Monday versus the Detroit Pistons due to a right adductor strain. Malik Beasley has started in his place during the previous two contests and shown a propensity for high-volume scoring, putting him on owners’ radar while Harris remains out. Harris figures to regain […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoElfrid Payton To Be Sidelined Monday
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton will be unable to make his return to action Monday versus the Indiana Pacers due to a right ankle sprain. Payton will be sitting for the fourth consecutive contest, paving the way for Jrue Holiday to continue seeing an expanded role, while Frank Jackson is likely to remain […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJamal Murray Questionable To Make Return Monday
Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray is listed as questionable for Monday’s match-up against the Detroit Pistons due to a left ankle sprain. Murray has missed each of his team’s previous five contests, allowing Monte Morris to thrive by stepping into the starting five over the last three games. Murray had been enjoying career-best numbers […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJulius Randle To Miss Monday’s Contest
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Julius Randle has been ruled out for Monday’s contest versus the Indiana Pacers due to a sprained right ankle. Randle will join fellow frontcourt members Anthony Davis and Nikola Mirotic on the bench, leaving ample playing time for Jahlil Okafor, Darius Miller and Solomon Hill. Having been ruled out more […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMonte Morris Notches First Career Double-Double In Win
Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris has emerged as an unheralded gem this season, reinforcing that point by recording his first career double-double during Saturday’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Jamal Murray sidelined, Morris earned his third consecutive start and logged a career-high 41 minutes. He used that time on the floor to produce […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJerryd Bayless Records Second Consecutive Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jerryd Bayless found lightning in a bottle for the second consecutive game during Saturday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, recording his second straight double-double. With 15 points and 10 assists across 37 minutes, his performance Saturday marks the first time in his 11-year career that he has recorded a double-double in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMalik Beasley Drops Team-High 22 Points During Start
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Malik Beasley remained in the starting lineup for Saturday’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with Gary Harris still on the shelf. Beasley did not disappoint, pouring in 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting, including going 4-for-7 from deep. That marks three consecutive games for Beasley with at least 22 points, having dropped […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns Puts Together Dominating Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns had a huge outing during Saturday’s tight loss to the Denver Nuggets, pouring in 31 points while adding 12 rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Able to stay out of foul trouble, Towns logged 37 minutes and delivered what has been typical as of late: a dominant outing. His only […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Jokic Records Ninth Triple-Double Of Season
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic collected 13 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists during Saturday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, giving him his ninth triple-double of the year despite playing only 29 minutes. It was far from a pretty outing for Jokic, who scored his lowest points total since Dec. 26, but each bucket mattered […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJordan Clarkson Collects Team-High 19 Points Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Jordan Clarkson led his squad in scoring for the second consecutive game during Saturday’s defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. Clarkson dropped 19 points off the bench on 7-for-16 shooting, keeping his shot attempts up despite the return of David Nwaba to the fold. Clarkson is a rock solid DFS cash play, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMaximilian Kleber Nearly Collects Double-Double During Start
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber drew his second consecutive start during Saturday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, coming just a rebound shy of recording his first double-double of the season. Kleber has moved into the center spot for Dallas following the trade of DeAndre Jordan to the New York Knicks, and it appears that […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCollin Sexton Continues Struggles From Field In Loss
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton shot 4-for-17 from the floor during Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 13 points, three rebounds and two assists. Sexton’s volume of shots will likely remain high down the stretch of the 2018-19 campaign, but he is shooting 40.3 percent from the field this season and 28.3 […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDavid Nwaba Collects 12 Points In Return
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba logged just 15 minutes during Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, his first game back from an 18-contest absence. Despite his limited time on the floor, he finished with 12 points and four rebounds, shooting 5-for-6 overall. It’s likely that Nwaba finds his way back into the starting […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic Posts Dominating Double-Double In Victory
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic proved Saturday that he may have been the biggest All-Star snub of all, finishing with 35 points, 11 rebounds and six assists during his squad’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Dallas severely short-handed since their blockbuster trade headlined by the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, Doncic took on primary offensive […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMontrezl Harrell Logs Career-High 36 Minutes In Win
Los Angeles Clippers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell saw 36 minutes of time on the floor during Saturday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons, setting a new career high. Harrell has been utilized as a high-energy weapon off the bench for head coach Doc Rivers, but he was vital to the largest comeback victory (25 points) in […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBlake Griffin Notches Double-Double Against Former Squad
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin went for 44 points the first time this season he matched up with the Los Angeles Clippers, his former club. On Saturday, he collected a double-double to the tune of 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, logging 42 minutes. After beginning to transition his game partially behind the […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoReggie Jackson Drops Season-High 29 Points In Defeat
Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson had arguably his best performance of the season during Saturday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, one that will be marred by his squad blowing a 25-point lead. Jackson set a new season-high with 29 points on 11-for-22 shooting, including going 5-for-9 from deep. He also added seven assists […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoBoban Marjanovic Collects First Double-Double Since November
Los Angeles Clippers center Boban Marjanovic posted his fourth double-double of the season during Saturday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds. It’s difficult for Marjanovic to post double-doubles due to his limited playing time, but 17 minutes was all he needed Saturday, starting the second half ahead of Marcin […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLou Williams Pours In Season-High 39 Points
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams was a catalyst in helping his squad erase a 25-point deficit during Saturday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. Williams collected a season-high 39 points off the bench in 35 minutes, finishing 13-for-26 from the field, along with 11-for-11 from the free-throw line. In addition, Williams dished out nine […]
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