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20-year-old aspiring sports journalist who is also a contributor for Def Pen Hoops and ClutchPoints.
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Jesse Cinquini - RotoBaller has written 75 articles so far, you can find them below.
Admiral Schofield A Non-Factor Off Bench Versus Thunder
Washington Wizards guard Admiral Schofield made little use of his 24 minutes on the court against the Thunder on Sunday. He only mustered three points on 1-for-4 shooting, with all of his attempts coming from behind the line. Schofield failed to accumulate a block, steal, or assist. The 23-year-old rookie needs to make the most... Read More
Jerome Robinson Scores Team-High 19 Points
Washington Wizards guard Jerome Robinson has made the most of his opportunity in Orlando. Despite averaging just 4.6 points on the season, he has emerged as one of the team's primary scoring options, at least in the short term. Against the Thunder on Sunday, Robinson dropped 19 points in 29 minutes off the pine. He... Read More
Troy Brown Lays An Egg Against Thunder
Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown was unable to land his team their first victory in Orlando. He posted subpar shooting splits in 29 minutes of play. Brown went just 5-for-14 from the field and 2-for-7 from beyond the arc. After averaging 18.5 points over his last two games, it was a lackluster showing from the third-year... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Scores 20 Points In 22 Minutes
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari lived up to his reputation as a dynamic scorer against the Wizards on Sunday. He was extremely efficient across the board, as he went 6-for-8 from the field, 3-for-5 from distance and all five of his free-throws found nylon. Gallinari also chipped in two rebounds, two assists and one... Read More
Darius Bazley Hits Five Three-Pointers Versus Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley, a 30.2 percent three-point shooter this season, was a flamethrower from deep Sunday versus the Wizards. Five of his nine treys found the bottom of the net, and he scored 23 points in 26 minutes off the bench. He also pulled down seven boards and dished out one assist.... Read More
Jamal Murray Struggles To Find The Net Against Jazz
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was not at his best versus the Jazz on Saturday. Although he scored 23 points, he only converted on 10 of his 25 field goals. He also went 2-for-8 from beyond the arc and 1-for-4 from the charity stripe. Murray contributed in other areas, though, as he collected 12 rebounds... Read More
Jordan Clarkson Serves As Scoring Punch Off The Bench
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson does not deserve blame for his team coming up short against the Nuggets on Saturday. In 25 minutes, he managed to score 19 points, and with great efficiency, no less. Clarkson shot 6-for-14 from the field and five of his nine three-point tries found the bottom of the net. Considering... Read More
Joe Ingles Provides Aid In Scoring And Playmaking Departments
Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles served as a scoring/facilitating dynamo in a double-overtime loss to the Nuggets. He notched a double-double of 11 points and 13 assists in 47 minutes. On the downside, Ingles turned the rock over three times and his plus/minus of minus-24 was the worst mark on the team. That being said,... Read More
Michael Porter Jr. Scores 23 Points In Win
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. continued his recent trend of excellent play against the Jazz on Saturday. In 45 minutes he contributed 23 points on 7-for-18 shooting from the field and nailed all eight of his free-throw attempts. Porter was also active on the defense end, as he came up with a pair of... Read More
Nikola Jokic Nearly Tallies 30-Point Triple Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic's all-around play resulted in a double-overtime victory against the Jazz. With a stat line of 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, he was just three dimes short of his 14th triple-double of the season. Jokic converted on 11 of his 21 field-goal attempts, and he also came up with... Read More
Nikola Jokic Nearly Tallies 30-point Triple Double In Win
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic's all-around play resulted in a double-overtime victory against the Jazz. With a stat line of 30 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, he was just three dimes short of his 14th triple-double of the season. Jokic converted on 11 of his 21 field-goal attempts, and he also came up with three... Read More
Tobias Harris Scores Inefficiently In Win Over Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been a reliable scoring option for the team all season long, but he struggled against the Pistons on Wednesday. In 29 minutes of action, he scored 15 points on just 5-for-14 shooting from the field and connected on just one of his seven long-range tries. On the bright side,... Read More
Furkan Korkmaz Enjoys Productive Offensive Performance
Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz has developed into a dependable reserve for head coach Brett Brown this season, and he was impressive against the Pistons on Wednesday. In a team-high 21 minutes off the bench, he scored 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field, 3-for-4 from deep and he buried four of his five... Read More
Christian Wood Continues Trend Of Excellent Play Versus 76ers
Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has been on a tear since being inserted in the starting lineup, and he was fantastic once again against the 76ers on Wednesday. In a team-high 39 minutes of play, he scored 32 points on remarkable efficiency, as he shot 14-for-18 from the field and buried three of his four... Read More
Al Horford Contributes Across The Board In Win
Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford's first season with the team has been underwhelming thus far, but he was highly productive versus the Pistons on Wednesday. In 29 minutes of action, he scored 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field and knocked down four of his six long-range attempts. Horford also grabbed 10 rebounds, dished... Read More
Joel Embiid Stars In Return From Injury
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was dominant against the Pistons on Wednesday, which was his first game since injuring his shoulder on Feb. 26. In just 27 minutes, he scored 30 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field, 10-for-12 from the free-throw line and he knocked down two of his three long-range tries. Embiid also... Read More
John Collins Posts Double-Double In Loss To Knicks
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is one of the league's brightest young stars, and his talents were on full display versus the Knicks on Wednesday. In a team-high 41 minutes of play, he scored 22 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field and pulled down 15 rebounds, with four of them coming from crashing the... Read More
Trae Young Tallies Double-Double With Assists In Loss
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been one of the NBA's most productive fantasy players this season, and he finished with another sensational performance against the Knicks on Wednesday. In 38 minutes, he dropped 42 points on 12-for-25 shooting overall, 6-for-12 from deep and he connected on 12 of his 15 free-throw tries. Young also... Read More
Julius Randle Dominates In Win Over Hawks
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has had an up-and-down season in the Big Apple, though he was clicking on all cylinders against the Hawks on Wednesday. In 38 minutes, he scored 33 points on 13-for-22 shooting from the field, 3-for-6 from deep and he knocked down all four of his attempts from the charity... Read More
Mitchell Robinson Posts Flawless Shooting Numbers In Win
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was his usual efficient self against the Hawks on Wednesday. In a team-high 26 minutes off the pine, he scored 16 points on a perfect 7-for-7 accuracy from the field. Also, Robinson pulled down six rebounds and ended up with a steal and two blocks. The one disappointing statistic... Read More
RJ Barrett Lights Up Scoreboard In Win
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett was able to put together a terrific all-around performance versus the Hawks on Wednesday. In 39 minutes of action, he scored 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field, 6-for-6 from the charity stripe, and he converted on two of his five three-point attempts. Barrett also chipped in five... Read More
Terrence Ross Provides Scoring Punch Off The Bench
Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross, as usual, provided an offensive spark for his team off the bench. In 30 minutes of action, he managed to score 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field, and he converted on four of his seven long-range tries. Ross also added four rebounds and three steals in what was... Read More
Jeff Green Enjoys Flawless Shooting Performance Off Bench
Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green was remarkably efficient during his time on the floor against the Magic on Sunday. In 27 minutes off the bench, he scored 18 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting from the field, including one three-pointer. Green also tallied five rebounds and came up with a steal in the 106-126 Houston... Read More
Markelle Fultz Enjoys Efficient Scoring Performance
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz has served as a reliable playmaker this season, and Sunday's win against the Rockets proved no different. In 27 minutes, he scored 18 points on 8-for-12 accuracy from the field and connected on two of his three three-point tries. Fultz also collected five assists and one rebound in what was... Read More
D.J. Augustin Scores Team-High 24 Points Off The Bench
Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin was pivotal to his team picking up a win versus the Rockets on Sunday. In 27 minutes off the bench, he scored 24 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field, 4-for-6 from beyond the arc and he converted on all six of his free-throw attempts. Augustin also chipped in two... Read More
Devonte' Graham Scores And Facilitates Against Rockets
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham picked apart the Rockets' defense on Saturday. The 25-year-old accumulated 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field, 4-for-8 from three-point territory, and knocked down all five of his attempts from the charity stripe. Graham also tallied six assists and a steal in 32 minutes of play and was a plus-18 in... Read More
Jeff Green Provides Lift Off Bench For Rockets
Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green made the most of his opportunity Saturday against the Hornets. The 33-year-old veteran scored 20 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field in 29 minutes off the pine. Green was a team-high plus-28 for Coach D'Antoni's crew because he stuffed the stat sheet. Along with knocking down shots, he also pulled down... Read More
PJ Washington Enjoys Efficient Offensive Showing Versus Rockets
Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington's performance was crucial to his ball club scraping by with a 108-99 victory over the Rockets on Saturday. The rookie scored 22 points and connected on eight of his 11 field-goal attempts, including half of his six three-point tries. In 33 minutes of action, he also contributed five rebounds and three... Read More
Robert Covington Connects On Seven Three-Pointers
Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington was dialed in against the Hornets on Saturday. His team was unable to come away with the victory, but the 29-year-old is not the one to blame for Houston's defeat. In 38 minutes of play, he scored 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field and saw seven of his 13 three-point... Read More
Terry Rozier Scores Team-High In Win Versus Rockets
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier led his club to a 108-99 victory over the Rockets on Saturday. He managed to score a team-high 24 points on 8-for-15 accuracy from the field and 6-for-9 from deep in 38 minutes. Rozier also chipped in three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in a win that snapped a three-game losing... Read More
