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Maximilian Kleber, Dwight Powell Held Scoreless Monday
The Dallas Mavericks saw their top two bench bigs both held scoreless on Monday against the Spurs, with Dwight Powell going 0-for-1 from the field and Maximilian Kleber going 0-for-4. Powell added a rebound and a steal, while Kleber grabbed four boards with a steal and a block. With Harrison Barnes back in the lineup […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDennis Smith Jr. Scores 22 Points Against Spurs
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. scored 22 points on 9-for-18 shooting in Monday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He added four assists, two steals, and a rebound as well. The Mavericks take on the Lakers Wednesday, and Smith Jr. will look for a chance to shine against a team that ranks in […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDeAndre Jordan Grabs 18 Rebounds
For the first time all season, Dallas Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan didn't finish with a double-double, but it wasn't rebounding that did him in as the veteran big man grabbed 18 rebounds in Monday's overtime loss to the Spurs. Jordan scored just eight points, though, as he took just six shots, making four of them, […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoLuka Doncic Scores 31 Points On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored a team-high 31 points on 11-for-18 shooting in Monday's loss to the Spurs. He added eight rebounds and four assists while compiling a steal and a block as well. Doncic did turn the ball over six times, an issue that he'll need to get under control to be a […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoHarrison Barnes Finds Shot In Third Game Back
It took a few games, but Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes shot 8-for-14 from the field in Monday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 18 points and making a pair of three-pointers. Barnes also added seven rebounds. Barnes will have a chance to keep this up against the Lakers on Wednesday, who have the […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoTajae Sharpe (WR, TEN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When the Titans picked Tajae Sharpe in the 2016 NFL Draft, there was plenty of preseason hype that suggested he'd be the wide receiver that the Tennessee Titans needed for quarterback Marcus Mariota. After Sharpe caught 41 passes for 522 yards and a pair […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoJared Dudley Remains In Starting Lineup
Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley remained in the starting unit on Sunday against the Warriors despite Rondae Hollis-Jefferson playing his third game back with the team after returning from a groin injury. Dudley scored six points, grabbed six rebounds, and recorded three steals -- Dudley is averaging 1.3 steals per game this season, but his […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoAllen Crabbe Growing Into Bench Role
Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe was expected to be a starter this season, but the emergence of Caris Levert has likely made his move to the bench permanent. Crabbe's current role adds some important shooting to that bench, and in Sunday's loss to the Warriors he scored 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting. Crabbe also had […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoCaris LeVert Scores 23 Points Against Warriors
Brooklyn Nets guard Caris Levert scored 23 points on 9-for-18 shooting in Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. He added in seven assists and three rebounds as well and connected on four of his seven shots from deep. LeVert has been a huge part of the Nets offense this season and will look to […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoD'Angelo Russell Scores 25 Points Against Warriors
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell scored 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting in Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. He was 5-for-8 from deep, and also added six rebounds and six assists. The Nets play the Knicks on Monday, who allow the fourth-highest three-point field goal percentage in the NBA, setting Russell up for another […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoJarrett Allen Struggles On The Boards Against Warriors
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen pulled down just three rebounds in Sunday's loss to the Warriors, finishing in a tie for fifth on the team in that category. Allen also added in 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting while blocking two shots and dishing out four assists. It's been an uneven start to the year for […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoKlay Thompson Scores 18 Points Against Brooklyn
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson scored 18 points on 8-for-17 shooting in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. He also added five rebounds, a steal, and a block. He was 1-for-5 from downtown. Thompson's scoring numbers currently sit at his lowest amount since his rookie year, mainly due to a 13.9 percent mark from […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoStephen Curry Hits Seven Threes Against Nets
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry scored 35 points in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets, making 11 of his 26 shots attempts. The two-time MVP was 7-for-15 from downtown and also added in seven rebounds and three assists. On the season, Curry is putting up a league-best 33.9 points per game and is […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoKevin Durant Scores 34 Points Against Brooklyn
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant scored 34 points on 11-for-20 shooting in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Durant also added eight rebounds, six assists, a steal, and a block. In seven games, Durant has already eclipses the 30-point plateau four times, and he'll look to do it again on Monday against a Bulls […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDraymond Green Records 13 Assists Against Nets
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green dished a team-high 13 assists against the Nets on Sunday to go along with eight points on 4-for-9 shooting. He grabbed four rebounds and swiped away five steals. Green has now had five or more assists in six of Golden State's seven games, and has hit double-digits twice. […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDede Westbrook Catches Touchdown Against Eagles
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught two passes for 31 yards and a touchdown. Westbrook was targeted six times, and he also gained nine yards on one carry. While the touchdown helped salvage his day from a fantasy perspective, Westbrook's production has been uneven lately, making the second-year receiver a difficult player to trust […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoD.J. Chark Continues To See Increased Usage
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark continued to play a larger role in the Jaguars offense in Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Eagles. Chark recorded four receptions for the second consecutive week, finishing with 41 yards. Chark was targeted five times. With the Jaguars struggling lately and a bye week coming up, it wouldn't […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDonte Moncrief Records Four Receptions In Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Donte Moncrief caught four passes for 54 yards in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. For the third time in four weeks, Moncrief was the most targeted wide receiver on the Jaguars team as he's started to look more and more like the team's top wideout. Jacksonville is on a bye […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoT.J. Yeldon Leads Jaguars In Receptions
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon caught a team-high seven passes for 83 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He added seven rushing yards on two carries. With Carlos Hyde in the backfield and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) possibly back after the bye week, Yeldon's upside as a runner is limited, but Sunday showed how […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoCarlos Hyde A Non-Factor In Jaguars Debut
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde rushed for 11 yards on six carries in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He failed to bring in both of his targets. With Leonard Fournette (hamstring) potentially returning after the bye week, Hyde owners are rightfully confused about what to do with him. What's clear is that he's now […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoBlake Bortles Effective Against Eagles
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles didn't get benched in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, so that already made it a better performance than his Week 7 outing against the Texans. Bortles put up solid numbers against Philadelphia, finishing with 286 yards on 24-for-41 passing with a touchdown. He added 43 rushing yards on eight carries. […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoMarkelle Fultz Scores 10 Points Against Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz scored 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting in 25 minutes of action against the Hornets on Saturday. He had four rebounds, four assists, and a steal as well. Fultz has seen a slight rise in playing time over the past two games, a move that should encourage fantasy owners who have […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoBen Simmons Inefficient In Win Over Charlotte
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons had an uncharacteristically poor performance from the field, shooting 5-for-20 in Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Simmons added in 12 rebounds, but ended up with just three assists. The Sixers play the Hawks on Monday, who allow the eighth-most assists in the NBA this year. Simmons should look […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoRobert Covington Productive Against Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington recorded a double-double in Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Covington put up 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting and made four of his seven attempts from three-point range. He grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked four shots. Covington's ability to shoot from long range while also playing strong defense makes him […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoJoel Embiid Records Double-Double Against Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored 27 points in Saturday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Embiid was 10-for-22 from the field and grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds, adding in two blocks and a pair of assists as well. The Sixers play the Hawks on Monday, and Atlanta is allowing the seventh-most rebounds in the league […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoMiles Bridges Scores 14 Points Against Sixers
Charlotte Hornets rookie forward Miles Bridges posted his second consecutive game with double-digit points in Saturday's loss to the 76ers. Bridges put up 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting and grabbed a pair of rebounds in the loss. He made three of his six attempts from deep and recorded a steal as well. Bridges has made […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoJeremy Lamb Scores 12 Points In Loss
Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb scored 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting in Saturday's loss to the 76ers. Lamb added three rebounds and an assist as well. Lamb is shooting his lowest percentage from the field since his rookie season, though that's been coupled with a 40 percent mark from three that's kept his value and […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoNicolas Batum Held To Two Points
Charlotte Hornets small forward Nicolas Batum scored just two points on 1-for-5 shooting in Saturday's loss to the 76ers. While he grabbed 10 rebounds and added four assists and a pair of blocks, Batum has now had three games this season where he shot 25 percent of worse from the field. With a good defensive […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoKemba Walker Scores 37 Points Against Sixers
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker scored 37 points in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia, shooting 11-for-31 from the field and making three of his 15 attempts from deep. Philadelphia did a good job forcing Walker into difficult shots and limiting the production from the rest of the team. The point guard added in six rebounds […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoFanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/27/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Four games are on the docket tonight, and some of those games are a little...mismatched. The Warriors play Brooklyn. The Thunder play Phoenix (though, uhh, the Thunder are 0-4 this year, so...). The Jazz play the Mavericks. The Wizards/Clippers game should be fun, though! In this article, I will be providing you […]
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