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Allonzo Trier Makes All 10 Of Career High Free Throw Attempts
New York Knicks point guard/shooting guard Allonzo Trier compiled 16 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals as well as four turnovers over 30 minutes in Monday's loss to the Thunder. The 23-year-old was 3-for-8 from the field, 0-for-1 from the three-point line, and a career-best 10-for-10 from the charity stripe. It was his... Read More
Tim Hardaway Jr. Sinks Four Three-Pointers
New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field, 4-for-9 from beyond the arc, and 5-for-6 from the free throw line in Monday's loss to the Thunder. The 26-year-old added two rebounds, three assists, and one steal. It was just the second 20-point game in his... Read More
Jerami Grant Continues To Play Well
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Jerami Grant scored 16 points, grabbed six boards, and compiled two assists as well as two blocks in Monday's victory over the Knicks. The 24-year-old was 6-for-9 from the field, 1-for-2 from the three-point line, and 3-for-5 from the free throw line. It was his seventh straight multi-block game and... Read More
Russell Westbrook Has Good Shooting Night
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook once again flirted with a triple-double in Monday's win over the Knicks, the difference being is that he shot the ball decently this time. Westbrook finished the game with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists as well as three turnovers. He was 6-for-12 from the field, 1-for-2... Read More
Paul George Gets Off To Fast Start In Win Over Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George poured in a game-high 31 points on 9-for-18 shooting from the field, 4-for-9 from beyond the arc, and 9-for-9 from the free throw line. The 28-year-old added four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 31 minutes. George got off to a quick start in the game, tallying... Read More
Rudy Gay Makes Nine of 12 Shots From Field
San Antonio Spurs small forward/power forward Rudy Gay scored 19 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the floor and 1-for-1 from beyond the arc in Sunday's loss to the Clippers. The 32-year-old also brought in eight rebounds, dished out one assist and blocked one shot in 29 minutes. He has scored in double-figures in three straight... Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge Posts Third 30-Point Double-Double
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge took advantage of the Clippers going with a small lineup on Sunday as he registered 30 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in the 103-95 loss. The 33-year-old was 13-for-21 from the field, 1-for-1 from the three-point line and 3-for-5 from the free throw line. It... Read More
DeMar DeRozan Continues To Struggle In January
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan continued his recent struggles in Sunday's loss to the Clippers as he was limited to eight points on just 4-for-16 shooting from the field. The 29-year-old did add seven rebounds, three assists, one blocked shot, and one steal, as well as four turnovers. It is his fifth... Read More
Patrick Beverley Compiles 18 Points And 12 Rebounds
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley filled in nicely for the injured Danilo Gallinari as he compiled 18 points, a season-high 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in Sunday's victory over the Spurs. The 30-year-old was 5-for-9 from the field, 4-for-7 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-6 from the free throw... Read More
Tobias Harris Has Monster Game In Win Over Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers small forward/power forward Tobias Harris fell just short of his first triple-double of his career as he finished with 27 points, nine rebounds, a season-high nine assists, one block, and three steals in Sunday's victory over the Spurs. The 26-year-old was 12-for-20 from the field, 2-for-4 from beyond the arc, and 1-for-3... Read More
Darren Collison Continues To Play Well In January
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison scored 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the floor, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc, in Sunday's victory over the Hornets. The 31-year-old also doled out nine assists, grabbed three rebounds, came up with two steals and turned the ball over just twice. It was his second straight double-figure... Read More
Myles Turner Knocks Down Three Trifectas
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner compiled nine points, 16 rebounds, three blocks and one assist in Sunday's victory over the Hornets. The fourth-year pro made just three of nine shots from the floor, but all three makes were from beyond the arc, marking the third time this season that he has drained at least three... Read More
Victor Oladipo Turns In Seven Assist-No Turnover Performance
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo scored 21 points on 8-for-20 shooting from the field, 2-for-7 from beyond the arc, and 3-for-3 from the charity stripe in Sunday's victory over the Hornets. The 26-year-old chipped in seven assists and came up with three steals while committing zero turnovers. It was his first 20-point game since... Read More
Bismack Biyombo Posts Second Straight Double-Double
Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo racked up 10 points, 12 rebounds (five offensive) and one block over 24 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Pacers. The 26-year-old was 3-for-5 from the field and 4-for-5 from the charity stripe. It was his third double-double of the season, and second in the last two games. He now... Read More
Kemba Walker Tops 20-Point Plateau For Fifth Straight Game
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker scored 23 points, doled out seven assists, grabbed three rebounds, blocked one shot, came up with a steal and committed three turnovers in Sunday's loss to the Pacers. He was 8-for-18 from the field, 3-for-9 from the three-point line and 4-for-5 from the charity stripe. It was the fifth... Read More
Jamal Crawford Available To Play Sunday
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Jamal Crawford (knee) is available to play versus the Timberwolves on Sunday. Crawford has missed the past five games with the ailment. It is unclear whether he will be in the Suns' rotation as coach Igor Kokoskov has been going with youngsters Elie Okobo and De'Anthony Melton lately. So, it is... Read More
DeMar DeRozan To Give It A Go On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan (ankle) will play versus the Clippers on Sunday despite dealing with left ankle soreness. DeRozan missed Friday's win over the Timberwolves, but he had previously said that he would undoubtedly be able to play tonight. While the 29-year-old has struggled recently, he should be in fantasy owners'... Read More
Jeff Teague Questionable Versus Suns
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns. He is expected to be a game-time decision. Teague played 30 minutes in Friday's loss to the Spurs, compiling 15 points and six assists. With Tyus Jones (ankle) having already been ruled out, Derrick Rose would become the Wolves main... Read More
Lou Williams Ruled Out Versus Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers point guard/shooting guard Lou Williams (hamstring) will not play against the Spurs on Sunday. This is just an update as coach Doc Rivers said on Friday that Williams would be rested on today. The good news is that it doesn't sound like the injury is too serious, but the Clippers will likely... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Is A No-Go Versus Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Danilo Gallinari (back) will not play against the Spurs on Sunday. Gallinari played just eight minutes against the Warriors on Friday before leaving with lower back spasms. Mike Scott started the second half of that game with the first unit, so he could get the start against the Spurs. Scott... Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Monday
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks. Smith has missed the last five games as a result of the illness as well as his dissatisfaction with his role with the team. Rumors are swirling that the Mavs have been looking to trade him, but they have... Read More
Lorenzo Alexander Expected To Retire After 2019 Season
Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander is expected to retire after the 2019 season. The 35-year-old recently re-signed with the Bills for a maximum of $4.55 million, if all bonuses are met, over one season. He received a signing bonus of $355,000 and will have a base salary of $3 million. Alexander played over 62 percent... Read More
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Tough Matchup Against Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had an unspectacular first season so far. However, the 6-foot-6 rookie is coming off one of his best games of the season on Friday against the Warriors where he knocked down seven of 17 shots from the field and was a personal-best 10 of 10 from the... Read More
Trey Lyles Scores 16 Points In 19 Minutes Off The Bench
Denver Nuggets power forward/center Trey Lyles scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out four assists in 19 minutes off the bench in Saturday's victory over the Cavaliers. The 23-year-old made seven of 11 from the field with three of the four misses coming from the three-point line. It marked the second straight game... Read More
Nikola Jokic Registers Sixth Triple-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tallied 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists and one steal for his sixth-triple double of the season in Saturday's win over the Cavs. The 23-year-old was 8-for-12 from the field and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. It was his fourth triple-double of January, where he is averaging 24.7 points,... Read More
Jamal Murray Pours In Game-High 26 Points
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray scored a game-high 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the floor, 4-for-7 from beyond the arc, and 6-for-6 from the free throw line in Saturday's victory over the Cavaliers. The 21-year-old added five assists and two rebounds along with two turnovers. He has now scored at least 20 points... Read More
Cedi Osman Puts Up 17 Points In Loss
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Cedi Osman scored 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the floor, 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-5 from the free throw line in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets. The 23-year-old added three rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal as well as four turnovers in 30 minutes. It marked... Read More
Ante Zizic Scores Career-High 23 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic set a career high with 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field and 5-for-6 from the free throw line in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets. The 22-year-old also hauled in six rebounds in 31 minutes. It was the second 20-point game of his career as he tallied 20 points... Read More
Lonzo Ball Leaves Saturday's Game With Ankle Injury
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (ankle) went to the locker room in the third quarter on Saturday after turning his left ankle. He likely will not return to the game as he headed to the Toyota Center x-ray room in a wheelchair. Josh Hart will likely see increased playing time in the backcourt... Read More
Gary Harris Once Again On A Minutes Restriction
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris will once again be on a minutes restriction on Saturday against the Cavs. He is expected to see 18 to 20 minutes off the bench. Harris missed five games prior to returning to action on against the Bulls on Thursday where he tallied 14 points and dished out two... Read More
