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Kyle Lowry, Dewayne Dedmon Earn Questionable Tags For Tuesday
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) and center Dewayne Dedmon (illness) have been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. Philadelphia. Lowry has battled through a hamstring strain to start Games 3 and 4 of the series, but he has shot a combined 3-for-14 in that stretch, including going 0-for-8 from... Read More
Serge Ibaka Will Miss Monday’s Game 4
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Serge Ibaka (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Celtics. Ibaka combined to play just three minutes off the bench in Games 1 and 2, with the triumvirate of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez holding down frontcourt duties. With Robert Williams III (knee) unavailable for Boston,... Read More
Robert Williams III Will Miss Game 4, Grant Williams Draws Start
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Bucks, paving the way for Grant Williams to slide into the starting five. Williams III averaged just 23.7 minutes across the first three outings of the series, but he played an integral part in Boston's interior defense, averaging 2.7... Read More
Grayson Allen Enters Starting Five, Bobby Portis Shifts To Bench
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen has been elevated to the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 3 matchup vs. Boston. The start will mark the first in Allen's playoff career, after having been a part of the starting five for 61 of his 66 appearances during the regular season. Portis has combined for... Read More
Joel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Game 4 Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) has been listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game vs. Miami due to his facial fracture and sprained right thumb. Embiid returned to action for Game 3 and recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds across 36 minutes, making it highly unlikely that he would subsequently miss Game... Read More
George Hill Cleared To Play In Game 3 Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill (abdomen) has been given the green light to get back into action for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics. Hill last suited up April 8 due to abdominal strain, one which is likely to keep his minutes total in check for the time being. The veteran is coming off... Read More
Marcus Smart Will Suit Up For Game 3
Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (thigh) has been cleared to take the floor for Saturday's contest against Milwaukee. Smart missed Game 2 due to a bruised right quad, but he will push through the injury after getting banged up in Game 1. The veteran's return takes much of the fantasy shine off Derrick White,... Read More
Charlotte Fires Head Coach James Borrego
The Charlotte Hornets have chosen to move on from head coach James Borrego, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Borrego led Charlotte to the Play-In Tournament this season, after the team finished 43-39 and featured one of the most exciting young nucleuses in the NBA. Borrego went 138-163 in his four years at the helm... Read More
Desmond Bane Drills Seven Threes, Logs Game-High 26 Points
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane ripped off seven made triples in Thursday's Game 3 victory over Minnesota, en route to finishing with a game-best 26-point effort. After having combined to take 12 threes over the first two games, Bane came out firing with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks scuffling from the field. On just... Read More
Ja Morant Logs First Career Playoff Triple-Double
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was able to record the fifth triple-double of his career in Thursday's win over Minnesota, despite scuffling from the floor overall. Morant finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, giving him his first postseason triple-double, although it came with the caveat of having shot 5-for-18 overall with... Read More
Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole Collect Team-High 27 Points
Golden State Warriors point guards Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole combined to form a nearly unguardable duo (in addition to Klay Thompson, too) in Thursday's Game 3 victory over Denver, with each dropping 27 points. Poole remained in the starting five as Curry reacclimates to a full minutes allotment, with the 22-year-old shooting 9-for-13 overall... Read More
Jalen Brunson Drops Team-High 31 Points In Victory
Dallas Mavericks point/shooting guard Jalen Brunson led the way offensively during the team's pivotal Game 3 series win Thursday, dropping a team-best 31 points on 12-for-22 shooting, including knocking down all seven of his free throws. Without Luka Doncic (calf) available, Brunson has emerged as the team's focal point and primary ballhandler, as he led... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Logs Career-Low Four Shot Attempts
Never before in Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns' professional career had he attempted four shots from the field or fewer -- until Thursday, that is. Towns' ability to be involved in the offense was thoroughly flummoxed by Memphis, who got the big man into foul trouble and forced him to make four turnovers. Across his... Read More
Nikola Jokic Records 37-Point Double-Double In Defeat
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic erupted for an enormous night of production in Thursday's loss to Golden State, compiling 37 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists across his 38 minutes. The 37 points tied for the fourth most in Jokic's playoff career, as he shot 14-for-22 overall and knocked down his first two triples of... Read More
Gary Trent Jr. Will Suit Up For Game 3, Expected To Start
Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) will join the mix for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, although how much he is able to play remains up in the air as he continues to battle an illness. Trent has started each of the first two contests, but he has combined to shoot 2-for-14 overall,... Read More
Steven Adams Plays Just Three Minutes In Game 2
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams saw just three minutes of action during the team's resounding Game 2 victory over Minnesota. Adams picked up two quick fouls and headed to the bench, never to return to the scorer's table over the final 45 minutes. The veteran was accepting of the decision and it will be noteworthy... Read More
Ja Morant Records Double-Double In Game 2 Victory
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant logged a 23-point, 10-assist double-double Tuesday en route to a convincing Game 2 win over Minnesota. Morant needed just 30 minutes to pack his stat sheet, adding nine rebounds and two made threes as well. The high-octane pace of the series has been a boon to Morant's fantasy appeal,... Read More
Chris Paul Scuffles From Field Amidst 14-Assist Outing
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul logged his second consecutive double-double to begin the 2022 postseason, but this performance came with the caveat of shooting just 5-for-16 overall. Paul collected 17 points and 14 assists across his 36 minutes and was asked to shoulder a heavier offensive load during the second half with Devin Booker... Read More
C.J. McCollum Drills Six Triples In Game 2 Win
New Orleans Pelicans point guard C.J. McCollum posted another strong stat line in Tuesday's victory over the Suns, finishing with 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. After scuffling from the field in Game 1, McCollum did improve his shooting percentage, while finding a rhythm from deep to the tune of 6-for-10. McCollum knocked down... Read More
Brandon Ingram Posts Dominant 37-Point Double-Double
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram put together an enormous outing in his second career playoff game, finishing with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in Tuesday's Game 2 win. After shooting 6-for-17 in the opening contest of the series vs. Phoenix, Ingram flipped the script and went 13-for-21, while also knocking down... Read More
Devin Booker Exits Game 2 Due To Hamstring Ailment
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (hamstring) had an early knot tied on his Game 2 performance Tuesday due to a tight right hamstring. Booker was electric from the field during the first half, collecting 31 points and seven made triples by halftime. He finished shooting 12-for-19 overall across his 25 minutes, adding two rebounds,... Read More
Kyrie Irving Drops Game-High 39 Points In Game 1 Loss
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had his entire offensive game working during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, as he finished with a game-best 39 points on 12-for-20 shooting, including knocking down six triples. While playing a whopping 42 minutes, Irving was able to pack his stat line with six assists, five rebounds, and four... Read More
Jayson Tatum Knocks Down Buzzer-Beater In Game 1
Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum found himself in the right place at the right time with time winding down Sunday vs. Brooklyn, as he snatched a pass from Marcus Smart and laid it in just prior to the final buzzer sounding. The layup gave Tatum 31 points, his fourth consecutive 30-plus-point playoff performance, all... Read More
Nikola Vucevic Compiles Double-Double In Game 1 Loss
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic put forth an impressive final stat line during Sunday's loss to the Bucks, logging 24 points and 17 rebounds in his first playoff game with his new franchise. But it's hard to not think of what could have been, considering Vucevic shot 9-for-27 overall, including 2-for-10 from behind the arc.... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Opens Postseason With Double-Double
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo opened his quest to repeat as an NBA champion with a solid 27-point, 16-rebound effort in Game 1 over Chicago. Antetokounmpo shot 10-for-19 overall and added three assists and two blocks, delivering his usual dominant production. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the 6-for-11 effort from... Read More
DeMar DeRozan Held In Check By Bucks In Game 1
Chicago Bulls power forward DeMar DeRozan was held to just 6-for-25 shooting in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Milwaukee, despite logging a solid all-around stat line of 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. The shooting percentage (24%) marks the lowest of the year for DeRozan, and his lowest in... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Compiles 25 Rebounds In Game 1 Loss
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas enjoyed a field day on the glass during Sunday's defeat to the Suns. Valanciunas grabbed a staggering 25 rebounds in total, tying his career high. The last time that Valanciunas pulled down that many boards came Feb. 28, 2020, while the 13 offensive rebounds that he secured set a... Read More
Chris Paul Drops 30-Point Double-Double In Game 1 Win
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul kicked off his participation in the 2022 playoffs with a dominant 30-point, 10-assist showing in Sunday's victory over New Orleans. Paul delivered four postseason double-doubles during Phoenix's run to the NBA Finals last year, and he's already off on the right foot, having added seven rebounds and three steals... Read More
Scottie Barnes Will Miss Game 2 Monday
Toronto Raptors small/power forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle. Barnes arrived Monday wearing a walking boot, indicative of the severity of the ailment. The Rookie of the Year finalist compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in his first playoff... Read More
Landry Shamet Misses Practice Friday
Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Landry Shamet (foot) was unable to participate in Friday's practice, with head coach Monty Williams slapping a day-to-day designation on the sharpshooter. Shamet sustained a left foot injury preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. New Orleans, with a potential absence paving the way for Aaron Holiday... Read More
