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Draft Room 101: Keys to Building a Contending Roster
Andre Drummond Quiet For Second Straight Contest
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond entered the night averaging a league-high 15.9 rebounds per game, but snatched just eight during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Drummond finished with 10 points on 4-for-10 shooting, tying his third-lowest scoring output of the year. A rebounding machine, Drummond has finished in single digits of boards in just... Read More
Blake Griffin Attempts Career-High 11 Threes In Loss
Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin went for 31 points during Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, but it was the 11 three-pointers that he attempted that will make headlines, as he set a new career high in shots from deep. Through his first 22 games this year, he has averaged 6.4 three-point attempts, which... Read More
Brook Lopez Quiet During Convincing Win
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez didn’t factor much into the offense during Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, finishing with six points on just five shots over 26 minutes. For the fifth time this season, all of his looks came from beyond the arc, although he did add seven rebounds and three blocks to salvage... Read More
Eric Bledsoe Ties Season High With 27 Points
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe set his season high with 27 points Saturday against the New York Knicks and he wasted little time in tying that mark, doing so again in Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons in just 26 minutes. Bledsoe was aggressive from the jump, getting up 17 shots despite his abbreviated... Read More
Malcolm Brogdon Logs Season-Low 21 Minutes
Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon was needed for just 21 minutes during Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. Even with his stunted playing time, Brogdon still delivered 14 points and six rebounds to go along with a pair of made threes. His next match-up comes against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, whom he... Read More
Tony Snell Draws First Start Of Season
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell entered the starting lineup for the first time this season during Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons due to the absence of Khris Middleton. Not known for his offensive prowess, Snell delivered 11 points -- seven of which came on free throws -- to go along with seven... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Ties Season Low With 15 Points
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 15 points during Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, delivering a rare clunker by his enormously high fantasy standards. Antetokounmpo logged just 26 minutes due to the nature of the Milwaukee win, which limited him to eight rebounds and five assists, while also turning the ball over... Read More
Cody Zeller Logs 33 Minutes In Return
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller returned to the rotation during Wednesday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and logged 33 minutes of action. He finished with nine points, six rebounds and three assists, which certainly won’t make owners rush to grab him off the wire, but it’s an indicator that he’s ready to resume starting center... Read More
Nicolas Batum Delivers Vintage Performance
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum delivered arguably his best performance of 2018-19 on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 18 points to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds. Batum knocked down three triples in a game for the first time since Oct. 30, having combined to make three threes over... Read More
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Draws First Start Of Year
Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season during Wednesday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Marvin Williams (shoulder) on the shelf, head coach James Borrego opted for the 25-year-old Kidd-Gilchrist to shift in off the bench. He didn’t see a huge boost in minutes... Read More
Jeremy Lamb Posts Second Double-Double Of Season
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Jeremy Lamb finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds during Wednesday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking his second double-double of the year. Lamb needed 18 shots to get those 18 points, but his 11 boards set a new season high. The Charlotte wing has been one of the more consistent... Read More
Kemba Walker Held To 15 Points In Defeat
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker was relatively quiet during Wednesday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 15 points on 6-for-16 shooting in 30 minutes of action. It’s the second straight quiet showing from Walker, who is struggling mightily from three over his last four contests (3-for-23). Walker entered the night with the second... Read More
Taj Gibson Posts Second Straight Double-Double
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson delivered a double-double for the second straight game Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. His 11-point, 10-rebound performance marks just his fourth double-double of the season, still sharing frontcourt minutes with Dario Saric. Combining his high field-goal percentage (54 percent) with his consistent numbers makes Gibson an attractive cash DFS... Read More
Robert Covington Scores 17 Points In Victory
Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Robert Covington finished Wednesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting, adding six rebounds and two steals. Since joining Minnesota, Covington has become a steady fantasy asset that should be owned in nearly every format. He draws a favorable match-up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday,... Read More
Derrick Rose Goes For 16 Points Off Bench
Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Derrick Rose delivered 16 points off the bench during Wednesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. Rose was the only member of the Minnesota bench to finish in double figures, putting up 15 shots after his scoreless clunker against Houston on Monday. Rose has been a fairly reliable fantasy commodity this season,... Read More
Andrew Wiggins Scores Season-High 26 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins finally awoke from his slumber Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring a season-high 26 points on 11-for-19 shooting. It’s the first time that Wiggins has eclipsed the 20-point mark since Nov. 16, having averaged just 11.3 points per game over his last eight contests. It was an all-around... Read More
Jeff Teague Dishes Out Career-High 18 Assists
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague set a new career high during Wednesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets with 18 assists across his 34 minutes. Teague scored just three points, but did a masterful job setting up Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins for massive scoring performances. Through play Wednesday, Teague is on pace for a... Read More
Karl-Anthony Towns Delivers Monster 35-Point Outing
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns finished with an immense 35-point, 12-rebound performance during Wednesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. In addition, Towns tied his career high with six blocks, adding three assists and two steals to a 13-for-20 shooting outing, which included four made threes. Towns’ immense contributions put his team above the .500 mark... Read More
Ish Smith Won't Return Against Bucks
Detroit Pistons reserve point guard Ish Smith (groin) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Bucks. Smith strained his right groin during the third quarter of the game and struggled mightily in his attempt to return to the locker room. With Reggie Bullock (ankle) unavailable, expect Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard will get some... Read More
Klay Thompson Finally Cools Off Wednesday Night
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson had a poor shooting night Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a hot streak. Thompson scored 16 points but shot just 5-for-15 from the field with two three-pointers in 32 minutes. Thompson entered Wednesday with eight straight games of at least 20 points, but was unable to find his... Read More
Kevin Durant Flirts With Triple-Double In Cleveland
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant posted a typical line, but took a back seat to teammate Stephen Curry in the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. Durant posted 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting, 10 rebounds, nine assists, four three-pointers, two blocks and a steal in 34 minutes. Durant has "regressed" in a sense... Read More
Anthony Davis Returns At End Of Third Quarter
New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has returned to Wednesday night's game against the Mavericks. Davis' left foot stepped on someone's foot and he took a nasty fall in the third quarter of the game. However, he was able to walk off the floor on his own power. Cheick Diallo replacEd Davis in... Read More
Stephen Curry Drops 42 Points On Cleveland
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry showed he's completely recovered from his injury in a blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday. Curry posted a huge line of 42 points on 11-for-20 from the field, nine three-pointers, nine rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes. Curry has increased his point total in each consecutive game... Read More
Rodney Hood Scores 15 Points In Losing Effort
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rodney Hood scored in double digits again Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Hood posted 15 points on 6-for-16 from the field, including 2-for-9 from the three-point line, in 31 minutes. Outside of points and threes, Hood only contributed an assist and a steal Wednesday. Hood has been a consistent scorer... Read More
Cedi Osman Finds Shooting Form Wednesday Night
After a few poor shooting nights, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman was able to find the back of the net Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Osman scored 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting while adding three three-pointers, three rebounds, and two steals in 33 minutes. Osman has really struggled shooting this season, shooting just... Read More
Tristan Thompson Grabs 19 Rebounds Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson posted his fourth straight double-double against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday. Thompson grabbed 19 rebounds while adding 14 points and three assists in 30 minutes. Thompson has been a force on the glass this season in the absence of Kevin Love (foot) and Cleveland's management has shown their trust in... Read More
Collin Sexton Scores 21 Points Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton led the team in scoring Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Sexton scored 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting including three three-pointers in 35 minutes, but not much else. Sexton has been a volume shooter while in the starting lineup with little contributions in assists and any other peripheral... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. Plays Well Against Defending Champs
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. posted a solid all-around stat line against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Nance finished with 11 points on 4-for-4 shooting from the field, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in just 24 minutes. Nance has been relegated to the bench with George Hill back... Read More
Jeremy Lin Suffers Back Injury, Will Not Return
Atlanta Hawks reserve point guard Jeremy Lin (back) suffered a lower back injury with 1:42 remaining in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Wizards and will not return. While it's unclear the severity of the injury at this point in time, the injury is bad news for the Hawks, who were already without... Read More
Khris Middleton Ruled Out Wednesday For Personal Reasons
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (personal) is not with the team Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. There was report of Middleton being on the injury report so this comes as a surprise. Middleton was benched for most of their last game Saturday due to "lackluster" effort on defense, according to coach Mike Budenholzer. It's... Read More
