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Trae Young, John Collins Get Double-Doubles In Tuesday's Loss
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and power forward John Collins both logged double-doubles and combined for 41 points in the team's 121-105 loss on Tuesday against Houston. Young had 21 points and 12 assists, shooting 6-for-13 from the field, and Collins ended up with 20 points and 10 boards, shooting 9-for-14. Deandre Bembry almost […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoChris Paul Cruises Towards Double-Double Against Hawks
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had an easy ride against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, logging just 29 minutes in a 121-105 win. He finished with 13 points, 11 assists and three steals, shooting 4-for-10 from the field and 2-for-6 from downtown. Paul's minutes have dropped a bit this month, with the team hoping […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoDanuel House Provides 19 Points Off The Bench
Houston Rockets guard/forward Danuel House continued with his impressive play on Tuesday against the Hawks, finishing a 121-105 win with 19 points off the bench, doing most of the damage from three-point land with a 6-for-11 mark. House has averaged 17 points in three games since returning from the G League, shooting an amazing 54.5 percent […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoClint Capela Extends Double-Double Streak To Six Games
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela had a very easy day at the office against Atlanta on Tuesday, notching a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double and recording a game-high plus-21 rating in just 27 minutes on the floor. He shot 11-for-13 from the field and 4-for-8 at the charity stripe. As a big, Capela gets an uncomfortable matchup […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJames Harden Reaches Another Historic Milestone
Houston Rockets guard James Harden added another historic achievement to his resume on Tuesday, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 30-plus points against every opposing team in a single season. He completed the milestone with a 31-point effort against Atlanta, adding 10 assists, eight rebounds, one steal and one block to his […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJimmy Howard, Andreas Athanasiou Star In Red Wings Win
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard and forward Andreas Athanasiou were the stars of the show at the Madison Square Garden against the Rangers on Tuesday night, guiding the team to a 3-2 victory. Howard, who wasn't beaten until the 14:46 mark in the third, finished with 41 saves and a .953 save percentage to […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoKyle Connor Gets Two Points On Monday
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor picked up two points in Monday's 3-2 road win over the Kings, scoring a power-play goal and registering an assist on a Kevin Hayes goal. Tyler Myers also scored for the Jets after Sean Walker and Dustin Brown helped the Kings back into the game. Connor has scored only […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoWesley Matthews Nails Three Treys Versus Portland
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Wesley Matthews shot a very good 3-for-5 from outside against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, on Monday, finishing a 106-98 loss with 14 points. He added four rebounds, two assists, and one block to his line in 30 minutes on the floor. Matthews has blown hot and cold this […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoBojan Bogdanovic Settles For 15 Points Against Blazers
Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic missed both attempts from downtown and shot 6-for-13 overall from the field to finish with 15 points on Monday against Portland. The Croatian has done great offensively over the last couple of months, but he's now failed to hit the 20-point mark in two consecutive games. Getting there on […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoMyles Turner Scores Season-High 28 Points On Monday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner scored a season-high 28 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in Monday's loss to Portland, adding a pair of steals and shooting 9-for-17 from the field with a 2-for-6 mark from behind the arc. He picked up good momentum ahead of a great looking matchup against the Clippers on Sunday. […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJusuf Nurkic Gobbles Up Another Double-Double
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic registered his seventh double-double of the month on Monday against Indiana, scoring 18 points on 8-for-15 shooting and grabbing 11 rebounds. Nurkic remains just outside the top-10 on the league's double-doubles list with 34. He looks to be set for another double-double on Wednesday against Dallas, who aren't a […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoDamian Lillard Gets 30 Points, 15 Assists On Monday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard crushed it against Indiana on Monday, finishing a 106-98 win with 30 points, 15 assists and three steals. He shot 9-for-16 from the field, including 4-for-9 from downtown. With C.J. McCollum (knee) out, Lillard gets a bigger role both as a scorer and playmaker, which makes his hot […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoBrock Nelson Pushes Isles Past Wild In Overtime
New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson netted his 22nd goal of the season on Sunday, helping the team reclaim the top spot in the Metropolitan division with a 3-2 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild. He also bagged a power-play assist on an Anders Lee goal. Mathew Barzal produced a two-point night as well, finishing […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoReggie Bullock Shows Signs Of Life On Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Reggie Bullock put his recent struggles behind him on Sunday against the Knicks, scoring 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting. He played 21 minutes as a starter and shot 2-for-5 from downtown. Bullock seemed like a very good addition to the Lakers squad last month following his arrival from Detroit, but it's […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoLeBron James Has 33 Points In Sunday's Loss
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned to the court on Sunday after sitting out Friday's battle with the Pistons, and he had a tough time against the Knicks, missing all six attempts from deep and shooting just 11-for-26 from the field. He had a chance to win the game for the Lakers, but his […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoDeAndre Jordan Bags Nice Double-Double Versus Lakers
New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan had a very nice outing against the Lakers on Sunday, finishing a 124-123 win with 15 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 6-for-10 from the field and 3-for-4 from the line. His five turnovers was an ugly sight, but Jordan also managed seven assists, one steal, and one block. Jordan […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoEmmanuel Mudiay, Damyean Dotson Go Off On Sunday
New York Knicks point guard Emmanuel Mudiay and shooting guard Damyean Dotson racked up the points in Sunday's win over the Lakers, combining for 53 of the team's 124 points. Mudiay missed only three of his 11 shots, had three triples and finished with 28 points, while Dotson had 25 on 10-for-20 shooting. It's his […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoMario Hezonja Plays Key Role In Knicks Win
New York Knicks small forward Mario Hezonja re-entered the rotation on Sunday and came up big for the team, blocking LeBron James' attempt to score a game-winner. The Knicks prevailed 124-123, with Hezonja playing a big part offensively as well, finishing with 17 points on 4-for-8 shooting. He had a perfect record from the line […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoCarey Price Faces Blackhawks On Special Night
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price gets a chance to search for his 30th win of the season on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. It's going to be a special night for Price, who'll be celebrated during a pregame ceremony for becoming the franchise leader in goalie wins with 315. Price reached the historic milestone on […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoSlater Koekkoek Gets Chance To Extend Point Streak
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Slater Koekkoek will return to the lineup on Saturday against Montreal after missing three games as a healthy scratch. He replaces Carl Dahlstrom on the third pairing. Koekkoek has done well when trusted, registering an assist in both of his last two appearances. He's got good offensive instincts and a decent shot. […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoCorey Crawford Looks To Continue Dominance Over Habs
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford will get the nod for Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The Crow will be aiming to record his fifth straight win, while also looking to continue dominating his hometown team, Crawford has an 8-2-2 career record against the Habs with a 1.67 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage. […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJabari Parker Grabs Double-Double Off The Pine
Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker notched his first double-double of the month in Friday's loss to Charlotte, scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 boards in 35 minutes off the bench. He missed all four attempts from three-point range but shot a solid 7-for-12 overall from the field, adding four assists. Parker might be coming off […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoBradley Beal Produces Fourth 40-Point Game
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal reached the 40-point mark for the fourth time this season on Friday, finishing a 116-110 loss to Charlotte with exactly 40 points, shooting 15-for-29 from the field and 7-for-13 from deep. Beal also had five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in a whopping 45 minutes on […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoNicolas Batum Fills Stat Sheet In Comeback Game
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum, who missed Monday's loss to Houston, was back at it on Friday against Washington, producing a very good all-around performance with 16 points, six assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. He was on fire from downtown, going 4-for-5 with his triples. Batum has filled the stat sheet on […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJeremy Lamb Leads Bench Mob Versus Wizards
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb produced an impressive bench outing in Friday's win over Washington with 18 points and eight rebounds, but he wasn't the only role player to leave a mark on the game. Tony Parker had 16 points in just 15 minutes and Dwayne Bacon produced his second consecutive 13-point outing. The […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoKemba Walker Has 28 Points In Vital Win
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker scored 28 points against Washington on Friday, helping the team keep their playoff hopes alive. He shot 11-for-30 from the field, including 3-for-8 from behind the arc, adding five rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block. The Hornets have another crucial game coming up on Sunday against Miami […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJames van Riemsdyk Gets Fourth Career Hat Trick
Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk scored his fourth career hat trick on Friday against Toronto, but it wasn't enough to close out the game. Jakub Voracek, Radko Gudas and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for Philly to make it 5-2 with 13:27 played in the second, but the Leafs fought back hard and won […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoAuston Matthews, Jake Muzzin Score Twice In Big Comeback
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and defenseman Jake Muzzin were determined to avoid a third consecutive loss on Friday, as both scored twice when the team pulled out a 7-6 victory from a three-goal deficit against Philadelphia. Muzzin had three points in total, bagging a power-play assist on a Patrick Marleau goal. Frederik Andersen's […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoJakub Voracek Returns From Suspension On Friday
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek will be back in the lineup on Friday against Toronto after missing two games on suspension. He'll be out to continue a hot streak after collecting 11 points in five games before the suspension. Voracek is set to skate alongside Sean Couturier and Oskar Lindblom, who could both benefit […]
Taavi Pailk 6 years agoBrian Elliott Looks To Continue Strong Start To March
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott takes the place between the pipes for Friday's clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs, looking to continue his good start to the month. Elliott has a 3-1-0 record in March with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. He has gone 5-1-1 across his last seven starts, upping […]
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