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Blake Griffin Fails To Record Rebound For First Time In Career
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin has played 567 career regular-season NBA contests. On Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers, he failed to record a rebound for the first time. Griffin, who averages 9.1 rebounds per contest across his nine NBA seasons, was completely absent from the glass, due in large part to Andre Drummond […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoIvica Zubac Nearly Records Double-Double Off Bench
The story for Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac may not be completed just yet. The third-year big man finished with 11 points and nine rebounds across 23 minutes Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, nearly splitting time at center with JaVale McGee and completely running past Tyson Chandler in the rotation. Zubac’s playing time has […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMichael Beasley Scores Season-High 19 Points On Birthday
Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Michael Beasley turned 30 years old on Wednesday and celebrated the occasion by reminding everyone that he can get buckets by collecting 19 points in just 19 minutes off the bench. Beasley wasn’t bashful about shooting, finishing 9-for-13 from the floor, even adding four assists, two blocks and two rebounds […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAndre Drummond Scuffles From Field During Loss
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond tied his season low in scoring during Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with six points on 2-for-12 shooting. It wasn’t all gloom and doom for Drummond owners, as the big man pulled down 17 rebounds and added three steals and two blocks to salvage the performance. His […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoKyle Kuzma Delivers Career-High 41 Points In 29 Minutes
Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma certainly seems to be past any back ailments he may have had, scorching the Detroit Pistons for a career-best 41 points in just three quarters of action Wednesday. The offensive focal point of the evening, the Michigan native went 16-for-24 from the floor, including 5-for-10 from deep. Without […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoCameron Payne Goes For 16 Points Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Cameron Payne is playing like a man who wants to stick around after his current 10-day contract. Payne went for 16 points on 6-for-8 shooting, including 3-for-5 from deep during Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. After collecting 10 points in his Cavs debut Tuesday, Payne has been a source […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Mirotic Scores 17 Points In Return
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nikola Mirotic dropped 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, making his return from a 12-game absence due to an ankle injury. Mirotic found his spot from behind the three-point line, going 4-for-7 from deep, while also adding four rebounds in his 22 minutes. When […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMatthew Dellavedova Drops Season-High 17 Points Off Bench
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Matthew Dellavedova racked up a season-high 17 points off the bench during Wednesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. When combined with his own hot shooting and the icy effort from the field from Collin Sexton, Dellavedova was able to knock three triples and add seven assists and four rebounds. It’s […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoFrank Jackson Catches Fire Off Bench Again
New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Frank Jackson delivered his second straight dazzling effort off the bench during Wednesday’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 19 minutes of action, Jackson totaled 19 points, going 4-for-4 from three and 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. After setting a new career high in scoring with 17 points Monday, Jackson […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoAnthony Davis Continues Dominating Ways In Win
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis steamrolled the Cleveland Cavaliers en route to victory Wednesday, finishing with 38 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and two steals. In a season full of scintillating performances, a case could be made for Wednesday’s being the best, as Davis recorded just one turnover and completely dominated […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJaMychal Green Posts Third Double-Double Of Year
Memphis Grizzlies power forward JaMychal Green finished Wednesday’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs with 12 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, giving him his third double-double of 2018-19. Green also pitched in two assists and two steals to give him a well-rounded stat line, as he continues to make his case for being […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMike Conley Continues Offensive Aggression
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley fired up 19 shots in his 32 minutes during Wednesday’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Only six of those went in -- none of which came from three -- but for Conley owners, a 15-point, six-assist effort is difficult to dislike. Entering the game 10-for-17 from deep over […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMarc Gasol Delivers Dominating Double-Double
Caught in the midst of a rough patch, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol exploded out of the blocks during Wednesday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 26 points and 14 rebounds, his highest point total in over a month. His scoring was boosted by the three triples he knocked down, the most he […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDeMar DeRozan Held In Check During Defeat
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan finished 4-for-15 from the field during Wednesday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing in single digits for only the second time this season. His nine points, five rebounds and four assists were by all means a clunker, but much of that can be attested to the defensive excellence […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPau Gasol Ties Season-High With 12 Rebounds
San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol was all over the boards during Wednesday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, tying his season high with 12 rebounds to go along with seven points in 20 minutes of action off the bench. Maybe Gasol had extra motivation for the contest against his brother, Marc, who had a huge […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJared Dudley Done Early In Wednesday’s Game
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Jared Dudley exited Wednesday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter due to a left hamstring injury and will not make it back out for the remainder of the contest. Dudley went 0-for-2 from the floor (both three-point attempts) in his 16 minutes of action, adding two rebounds, two […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoIman Shumpert Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Sacramento Kings shooting guard Iman Shumpert is questionable to make his return to action Thursday against the Detroit Pistons due to a sprained right index finger. Shumpert has missed the past three games, forcing bench ace Bogdan Bogdanovic into the starting five. Shumpert has been a consistent starter in his first year with Sacramento for […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoMohamed Bamba To Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game versus the Utah Jazz due to a sore left foot. The absence will mark just his second of the season, as Bamba is coming off the heels of a scoreless performance Monday. While he has been impressive in his time off the bench, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDennis Smith Jr. Not Likely To Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is looking at be sidelined for Wednesday’s meeting with the Phoenix Suns due to a back injury. Things could change at the last minute, but it’s likely Smith Jr. will be in street clothes, which could mean increased run and DFS potential for J.J. Barea, Devin Harris and […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLuka Doncic On Track To Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic should be ready for Wednesday’s contest versus the Phoenix Suns after having been tagged as questionable to suit up earlier in the day due to a back injury. Doncic was able to practice Tuesday, which boded well for his chances, but he’ll now get a third crack at the Suns, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoE'Twaun Moore To Miss Second Straight Game
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard/small forward E'Twaun Moore will be in street clothes for Wednesday’s contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left quad injury. Moore had racked up four consecutive games in double figures before being forced out ahead of Monday’s contest, and with Nikola Mirotic now set to return to the fold, […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoNikola Mirotic Expected To Return To Action Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Nikola Mirotic appears on track to make his return to the floor Wednesday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has missed his team’s previous 12 games, last suiting up on Dec. 10. While it’s expected that he’ll remain on a minutes limit of around 20 minutes if he does play, it’s […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoPatrick McCaw To Ink Deal To Join Raptors
Shooting guard Patrick McCaw appears to have landed on his feet with a new club: the Toronto Raptors. He was waived by Cleveland on Sunday, quickly going from the worst team in the Eastern Conference by way of record, to the best. McCaw will be joining a jam-packed Toronto backcourt unit, so owners certainly shouldn’t […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDarren Collison Given Green Light To Play Wednesday
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison will suit up for Wednesday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics after having been listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a sore right leg. It marks the second straight day that Collison’s status to play came under doubt shortly before tip, but he was able to rack […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoGary Harris Tagged As Questionable For Thursday’s Contest
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris has his status for Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers in doubt due to left hamstring tightness. Harris sat out Tuesday on the second leg of a back-to-back, but that appears to have been more than a rest day as he works his way back from an extended […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDirk Nowitzki Listed As Doubtful To Play Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki is unlikely to suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday due to an illness. Nowitzki continues to play on through the season, but he is simply not getting enough run off the Dallas bench (9.9 minutes per game) to be worthy of fantasy consideration during his age-40 campaign. […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoRodney Hood To Miss Third Straight Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood will be unable to suit up for Wednesday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to a left Achilles injury. Hood’s absence should pave the way for both Jordan Clarkson and Alec Burks to continue seeing all the shots that they can handle. Hood’s next chance for returning […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoJ.J. Redick Remains Out On Wednesday
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick will be on the bench for the second straight night versus the Washington Wizards, ruled out for Wednesday’s contest due to a back injury. Furkan Korkmaz will enter the starting lineup in his place and once again be an attractive DFS commodity due to his low price, but Landry […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoLarry Nance Jr. To Miss Wednesday’s Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. will be sidelined Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right knee injury that he suffered Tuesday. Nance Jr. was forced from the game in the first quarter and unable to return, so it’s not all that surprising that he would sit out the second leg […]
Jesse Borek 6 years agoDevin Booker Ruled Out On Wednesday
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker will not suit up for Wednesday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks due to a back injury. Booker was unable to go Tuesday as well, with Josh Jackson stepping into the starting lineup in his place and serving as a strong mid-level DFS play. Phoenix has gone 2-9 without Booker […]
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