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Al Horford Enters Starting Lineup For Game 5 Win
Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford replaced Kristaps Porzingis (calf) in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 win over the Miami Heat. The dominant team performance putting the game out of hand early limited Horford's time on the court to 22 minutes. Boston's 37-year-old veteran still delivered eight points, six rebounds, and three assists […]
Joey Haverford 7 months agoJrue Holiday Scores 10 Points In Game 5 Victory
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday contributed 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the team's Game 5 win versus the Miami Heat. The five-time All-Defensive Team guard closed a quiet offensive series by shooting 3-for-5 from the field on Wednesday. Holiday helped keep the opposing guards in check with his stellar defense, but he […]
Joey Haverford 7 months agoDerrick White Impresses With 25 Points For Boston
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White had a great game with 25 points, five rebounds, and two assists in Game 5's win over the Miami Heat. The 29-year-old tied Jaylen Brown for the most points scored as Boston dominated the game from start to finish. White has stepped up the whole series by averaging 22.4 points, […]
Joey Haverford 7 months agoJayson Tatum Finishes With A Double-Double In Game 5
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum delivered 16 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists in the team's Game 5 series-clinching win over the Miami Heat. Tatum did not have to showcase his usual scoring excellence with the game out of hand early, but he still produced a double-double in just 32 minutes. The 26-year-old averaged 39.5 […]
Joey Haverford 7 months agoJaylen Brown Scores 25 In Game 5 Win
Boston Celtics forward/guard Jaylen Brown scored 25 points in the team's Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat. Brown had his third game of the series with at least 20 points to help the Celtics advance to the next round. Boston had a relatively easy night on the job by taking control early and never […]
Joey Haverford 7 months agoNaji Marshall Questionable Thursday Versus Sacramento
New Orleans Pelicans forward/guard Naji Marshall (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Marshall has missed the last two games with his shoulder limiting him on the court and further weakening New Orleans' depth. Brandon Ingram missing 11 straight games allowed Marshall to get extra minutes to contribute more before being forced […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoBrandon Ingram Ruled Out For Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) is ruled out for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. There is optimism for Ingram returning soon after doing more in practice, but he will miss his 11th consecutive game. Ingram has two more regular season games after this to return before the postseason and play-in games start. […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoDario Saric Questionable Versus Portland
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Dario Saric (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Saric has been a solid bench player for Golden State, but he has missed the last 11 games while dealing with right-knee soreness. The Warriors would benefit from Saric's return since Draymond Green is also […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoKris Dunn Ruled Out For Thursday
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (foot) is ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Houston Rockets. Dunn is missing his third straight game with a foot injury limiting his play. Utah is among the many teams out of contention prioritizing playing it safe by resting all banged-up players. Dunn joins Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoJohn Collins Ruled Out For Thursday
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (back) is officially ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Collins will miss his sixth consecutive game after back spasms started limiting his availability. Utah falling out of playoff contention led them to play it safe with Collins and other banged-up players sitting out. Brice Sensabaugh has benefited […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoJordan Clarkson Missing Thursday's Game
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (back) is officially out for Thursday's game versus the Houston Rockets. This will be the eighth consecutive game missed by Clarkson thanks to a lingering back injury. Clarkson last played on March 25, but that was his only game played while missing 14 of 15 games. Talen Horton-Tucker has seen […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoWalker Kessler Ruled Out For Thursday
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Thursday versus the Houston Rockets. Kessler is dealing with a nose fracture, and Utah is playing it safe with injuries since they have no chance of making the playoffs. The Jazz will have a limited roster against Houston with Kessler and multiple […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoCollin Sexton Ruled Out Thursday
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (illness) will miss Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Sexton is battling an illness that will force him to miss his second consecutive game after playing every game of the season beforehand. Utah is having a lackluster season limited by injuries, but Sexton was a rare bright spot. The Jazz […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoLauri Markkanen Out Thursday Versus Houston
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Markkanen will miss his seventh consecutive game after aggravating a right shoulder impingement to continue the woes in an injury-limiting season. Utah's one-time All-Star has played in just 55 games this season. The Jazz revealed that Markkanen would […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoGrant Williams Probable For Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Williams has been dealing with a right ankle injury that placed a questionable tag on him last game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Charlotte started him and proved he was healthy enough to play 33 minutes. Williams' increased role in […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoJerami Grant Doubtful For Friday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Grant's right hamstring sprain has kept him out of action for twelve straight games, and it is likely to continue Friday and beyond. Portland started listing Grant as doubtful weeks ago, but he's not suited up once […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoAnfernee Simons Ruled Out For Friday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Simons will miss his seventh consecutive game thanks to his left knee still limiting him. Portland's season ending in disappointment could see them be cautious and sit down Simons for the final week, but he certainly made […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoDesmond Bane Out Versus Detroit Friday
Memphis Grizzlies forward/guard Desmond Bane (back) will miss Friday's game versus the Detroit Pistons. Bane is still dealing with his lingering back soreness that limited his comeback run in mid-March. The Grizzlies will see Bane missing his fourth consecutive game and his 34th of the last 39 games. Memphis' season having little consequence could see […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoKyle Kuzma Out For Friday's Game
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is ruled out for Friday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Kuzma will miss his third of the last four games due to a right ankle sprain. Washington cleared Kuzma to play in their most recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he tweaked his ankle after 39 […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoJohn Konchar Doubtful Against Milwaukee
Memphis Grizzlies forward/guard John Konchar (heel) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Konchar is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game due to a right plantar fasciitis. Memphis' roster dealing with many more injuries saw Konchar playing 30 minutes per game over his last ten games, with averages of 5.7 points and […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoDennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Smith has played just one of the past five games for Brooklyn thanks to his hip injury. A return on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers saw Smith's hip bothering him enough to leave the game after four minutes […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoGrant Williams Questionable Against Portland
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams has been playing heavier minutes for Charlotte lately, but his status is up in the air with a right ankle sprain. Nick Richards is off the injury list to give them more depth at the center position. Reserves […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoDesmond Bane Ruled Out Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (back) is ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Bane will miss his third consecutive game due to back soreness continuing to bother him. Memphis' season is over when it comes to the playoff race, but they brought back Bane from his previous ankle injury in mid-March after […]
Joey Haverford 8 months agoKeldon Johnson Questionable For Friday
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Johnson missed the team's previous game versus the Utah Jazz due to right knee soreness. The Spurs benefited from Johnson playing well over the past month and taking advantage of extra minutes to increase his numbers. Malaki Branham […]
Joey Haverford 9 months agoJusuf Nurkic Questionable Against Oklahoma City
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic is in danger of missing his second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. The Suns started Drew Eubanks in Nurkic's spot during a win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening. Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol […]
Joey Haverford 9 months agoNoah Clowney Probable For Nets Friday
Brooklyn Nets power forward Noah Clowney (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Clowney is dealing with a back contusion, but he is expected to play on Friday evening. The rookie spent most of this season in the G League, but he's received rotation minutes over the past week. Clowney has averaged […]
Joey Haverford 9 months agoDennis Smith Jr. Probable For Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is probable for Friday's game versus the Chicago Bulls. Smith has missed the past two games with his right hip synovitis bothering him. The Nets' backup point guard gets consistent rotation time as a great defender, but he rarely holds fantasy relevance. Dennis Schroder gets most minutes as […]
Joey Haverford 9 months agoCameron Johnson Out Against Chicago On Friday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (toe) was officially ruled out for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson is having a disappointing season, and it only grows worse with more injury woes. Brooklyn sees Johnson missing his third consecutive game and his 19th game out of 74 total games. A left-toe sprain will see the […]
Joey Haverford 9 months agoZeke Nnaji Ruled Out Against Minnesota
Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nnaji will miss his sixth consecutive game thanks to ongoing issues with tendinitis on his right thigh. Denver only plays Nnaji 9.7 minutes per game, but his absence opens more bench minutes. Peyton Watson, Justin Holiday, DeAndre Jordan, […]
Joey Haverford 9 months agoJamal Murray Questionable For Friday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray has missed the last three games with right knee inflammation. Fantasy owners will have to sweat it out again with Murray's status up in the air, trending toward a game-time decision. Reggie Jackson is the biggest benefactor, as he's […]
Joey Haverford 9 months ago