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Dennis Smith Jr. Held In Check Against Jazz
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. had a quiet night during Wednesday’s win against the Utah Jazz. Despite the blowout, Smith Jr. finished shooting 3-for-9 from the field with just seven points, adding four rebounds, three assists and a steal. It marks just the third time this season Smith Jr. has finished in single... Read More
DeAndre Jordan Attempts Just Three Shots
Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan was quiet on the offensive end during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Due to the nature of the Mavs’ 50-point victory, Jordan was needed for just 22 minutes of action. A stout matchup against Jazz center Rudy Gobert surely factored in, but it’s hard to blame Dallas for keeping... Read More
Luka Doncic Plays Career-Low 25 Minutes
Dallas Mavericks point guard/small forward Luka Doncic played the fewest minutes of his rookie season during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Doncic saw just 25 minutes, but was able to stuff the stat sheet in his time on the floor with 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block to his... Read More
Harrison Barnes Scores Team-High 19 Points
Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes led the way with 19 points during Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Barnes entered play Wednesday having averaged 10.5 points against the Jazz in two earlier meetings this season, but had an efficient 6-for-11 performance from the field. He added four rebounds and two assists, and is set... Read More
Hamidou Diallo Ties Career High In Scoring
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Hamidou Diallo tied his career high with 11 points Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Despite seeing his minutes take a downturn as of late, Diallo fired up 11 shots in just 19 minutes Wednesday. Terrance Ferguson started at the shooting guard spot and played 32 minutes, as Alex... Read More
Jerami Grant Goes For 15 Points
Oklahoma City power forward Jerami Grant posted 15 points and five rebounds during Wednesday night’s win over the New York Knicks. He also added three made threes in a game for the first time since Jan. 16, 2017. The Thunder has begun to rely on their rangy wing more often this season, as his offensive... Read More
Dennis Schroder Posts First Double-Double
Oklahoma City point guard Dennis Schroder delivered his first double-double of the season during Wednesday night’s win over the New York Knicks. While Paul George has taken an increased offensive role in Russell Westbrook’s absence, Schroder may be the true beneficiary. He finished with 15 points and 12 assists Wednesday, despite tying his season-low with... Read More
Steven Adams Dominates In Paint
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams had his way against New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson during Wednesday night’s win. Adams finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists, going 9-for-13 from the floor. While the Thunder offense rarely runs through the big man, he has seen double-digit shot attempts in each of the... Read More
Paul George Has Monster 35-Point Night
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George eviscerated the New York Knicks during Wednesday’s victory, pouring in 35 points on 13-for-22 shooting across just 29 minutes. The five-time All-Star added seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, taking full advantage of the alpha role he has assumed in Russell Westbrook’s absence. Regardless of... Read More
Allonzo Trier Plays Team-High 32 Minutes
New York Knicks shooting guard Allonzo Trier saw 32 minutes of action in Wednesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The undrafted wing has become an integral part of the New York rotation, adding 11 points, five rebounds and three steals Wednesday. The Knicks have seen a hodgepodge of minutes tossed around this season, although... Read More
Enes Kanter Continues To Produce Off Bench
New York Knicks center Enes Kanter faced off with his old team Wednesday, and while the Knicks fell in defeat, Kanter produced 19 points and five rebounds on 8-for-11 shooting in just 22 minutes. He has been the Knicks’ primary weapon off the bench, and with his minutes capped, Kanter has been able to play... Read More
Tim Hardaway Jr. Scores Team-High 20 Points
New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. continued to have a green light on the offensive end during Wednesday night's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hardaway played just 25 minutes, but still got his shots up, finishing 6-for-12 from the floor, including 3-for-7 from long range. After a seven-point anomaly against the Orlando... Read More
Kevin Knox Leads Knicks In Shot Attempts
New York Knicks small forward Kevin Knox was not bashful during Wednesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, firing up 16 shots. He finished the night 5-for-16 -- including 2-for-7 from deep -- for 15 points to go along with five rebounds. Wednesday marked just the fifth full game that Knox has appeared in during... Read More
Terry Rozier Plays Team-High 30 Minutes
Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier came off the bench during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, but that didn’t stop him from playing a team-high 30 minutes. While Rozier has led Boston’s bench unit amiably this season, he took the initiative Wednesday, firing up a season-high 15 shots. He finished 5-for-15 from the field... Read More
Gordon Hayward Leads Celtics In Plus/Minus
Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward filled the stat sheet during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals, with the Celtics finishing plus-24 while he was on the floor. The scoring drought continues to be a concern for Hayward, but if owners can take any... Read More
Al Horford Ties Season Low With 20 Minutes Played
Boston Celtics center Al Horford tied his season low of 20 minutes played during Wednesday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Fear not, Horford is still the man in the middle for Boston,as his limited time on the floor Wednesday was a circumstance of the comfortable Celtic lead. He compiled 10 points, eight rebounds, three... Read More
Jaylen Brown Scores Season-High 18 Points
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 18 points during Wednesday night's win over the Chicago Bulls. His performance comes on the heels of taking a season-low seven shots last time out against the Portland Trail Blazers, so it’s a step in the right direction for the third-year wing who is attempting... Read More
Jayson Tatum Knocks Down Quartet Of Threes
Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum stayed hot from long range, knocking down 4-for-8 from three-point range during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. After drilling five threes during Sunday’s loss to Portland, it marks the first time in Tatum’s career he’s hit at least four treys in back-to-back games. He added six rebounds and... Read More
Kyrie Irving Keys Celtics To Victory
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving tied his season high in assists with seven during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. Despite playing just 28 minutes, Irving added 17 points, six rebounds and two steals, while shooting an efficient 6-for-8 from the floor. He finished with single-digit shot attempts for just the second time this... Read More
Jabari Parker Continues Offensive Development
Chicago Bulls power forward Jabari Parker finished with 14 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. He continues to be one of the more consistent players in the league, finishing in double figures with double-digit shot attempts yet again, having deviated from those numbers just once all season. Parker also added five rebounds and... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr. Finishes In Double Figures
Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. finished Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics with 11 points and seven rebounds. The Chicago big man had his eight-game streak of finishing in double figures stamped his last time out. He played right at his average of 26 minutes, although the 13 shot attempts in that span are... Read More
Ryan Arcidiacono Has Another Strong Performance
Chicago Bulls point guard Ryan Arcidiacono continued to play well as a member of the starting lineup during Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. He played at least 30 minutes for the fourth consecutive game, snatching a career-high eight rebounds, while adding eight points and three assists. While Shaquille Harrison impressed in his time off... Read More
Zach LaVine Held To Season-Low 10 Points
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was finally held down during Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, finishing with 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting. It marks the first time all season that LaVine has failed to score 20 points in a game. It was a frustrating night for the breakout guard who entered the night... Read More
Derrick Rose Delivers Fourth Straight 20-Point Performance
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose delivered yet another 20-point performance during Monday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Rose revival is for real at this point, with a 23-point, six-assist performance across 39 minutes proving that. Maybe most important for his owners is the fact that he started alongside Jeff Teague in the backcourt... Read More
Jeff Teague Explodes With Double-Double In Return
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague delivered a 24-point, 11-assist performance during Monday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Despite having initially been listed as out due to a knee contusion that has kept him sidelined, Teague progressed throughout the day and even wound up playing 35 minutes. It was his first game since Oct. 29,... Read More
Taj Gibson Scores Season-High 17 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson scored 17 points and added nine rebounds during Monday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. His strong performance comes at a crucial time for the 10-year veteran, who will have power forward Dario Saric joining the roster as soon as Wednesday, creating a potential strain on his playing time. While... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Delivers Monster 20-20 Performance
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns carried the load during Monday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, pouring in 25 points and snatching 21 rebounds, the sixth time in his career he has produced a 20-20 game. The fourth-year center has found his groove after some early speed bumps, and with the departure of Jimmy Butler to... Read More
Andrew Wiggins Logs 38 Minutes After Questionable Designation
Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins entered Monday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets questionable to play due to a quad issue, but he alleviated any of those concerns by logging 38 minutes of action. He took a backseat offensively to the duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Derrick Rose, with Wiggins getting up just 12 shots... Read More
Joe Harris Attempts Season-High 15 Shots
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris finished with just eight points during Monday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but what was encouraging for fantasy owners who have their tabs on Harris was that he attempted 15 shots, a new season high. Coming off a 24-point outing, he finished in single figures for just the... Read More
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Stuffs Stat Sheet
Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson served as the team’s de facto starting center during Monday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With center Jarrett Allen sidelined due to illness, Hollis-Jefferson scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, and added five assists, three steals and a block across 27 minutes. Hollis-Jefferson started for the first this season... Read More
