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Damian Lillard Drops 37 Points On Toronto
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard was a bad man against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, posting a big double-double with 37 points and 13 assists. He shot 9-for-18 from the field with a 4-for-10 record from deep and did a great job getting to the free-throw line, hitting 15-for-16 at the charity stripe. In […]
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Julius Randle Shines In Wednesday's Win
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle put in an outstanding performance against the Hawks on Wednesday, scoring a season-high 29 points and picking up 10 rebounds with eight assists and one steal. Randle was feeling it right from the off, putting up 14 points in the first quarter. He slowed down a bit after […]
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Caleb Martin Rejoins Heat Lineup On Thursday
Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (knee) is officially good to go for Thursday's matchup against Brooklyn. The 28-year-old has been listed as available for the first time since opening night. Martin started the campaign with a poor two-point effort against Detroit, shooting only 1-for-7 from the field. As he showed in the 2023 playoffs, the […]
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Stephen Curry Officially Ruled Out For Thursday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will miss a second consecutive game Thursday versus the Thunder. The former MVP is considered day-to-day, but Thursday's match comes too soon for him to return. Curry has captured some of his MVP form this season, averaging 30.7 points with 44.6 percent shooting from deep. Chris Paul […]
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Quentin Grimes Exits With Hand Injury
New York Knicks guard/forward Quentin Grimes suffered a bruised hand in Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta. He exited the game early in the fourth quarter after hurting his left hand in a battle with Atalanta's Bogdan Bogdanovic. Grimes had a solid night with 11 points in 29 minutes, hitting 3-for-8 from three-point range. His injury means […]
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Evgeni Malkin Misses Wednesday's Practice
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness. The Penguins are preparing to face New Jersey on Thursday, and Malkin would miss his first action of the season if he doesn't feel well enough to play. Malkin has turned back the time this season with a 17-point effort across […]
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Rasmus Kupari Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks
Winnipeg Jets center Rasmus Kupari (shoulder) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action. He hurt his shoulder in Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey, and it looks like the Jets will have to be without him for at least a month. Kupari, who arrived during the offseason from L.A. in the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, hasn't […]
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Carson Soucy Out For 6-8 Weeks
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy (lower body) is set to miss the next six-to-eight weeks of action. He suffered a lower-body injury at the weekend while blocking a shot, and the injury will unfortunately keep Soucy sidelined for an extended period. Soucy has done a great job defensively for the in-form Canucks, and he's also […]
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Josh Manson Considered Day-To-Day
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is considered day-to-day. The 32-year-old dropped out of the lineup Monday versus Seattle and won't be ready to return Wednesday night against Anaheim. However, Manson isn't expected to be out for long. The former Duck has been offensively anonymous in 2023-24, posting only one assist in 13 games […]
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Andrew Cogliano Could Return For Avalanche Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche center Andrew Cogliano (upper body) has a chance to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Anaheim. He took part in the morning skate and could be back after sitting out two contests. Cogliano has totaled three points this season in 11 games with no goals scored, averaging around 10 minutes of action per […]
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Jordan Eberle Back In Action Wednesday
Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (leg) will return to action on Wednesday to face his former team, the Edmonton Oilers. Eberle got his leg cut by a skate blade in practice a week ago and was forced to sit for three games. The veteran winger will hope to kick into gear in familiar surroundings […]
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Josh Morrissey Sets Jets Record With Four Assists
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey wrote his name in history on Tuesday night by becoming the team's first-ever blue-liner to post four assists in a single game. He put on a playmaking clinic in a 6-3 victory over New Jersey. Two of Morrissey's helpers came on the power play. Morrissey is also now the second […]
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Matthew Tkachuk Has Third Consecutive Multi-Point Outing
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk added two more points to his tally Tuesday night, making it three consecutive multi-point outings for himself in a 4-3 win over San Jose. He posted a pair of power-play assists in the contest. The Panthers offense has been red-hot lately, and it's had a very positive impact on Tkachuk's […]
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Jordan Binnington Keeps Lightning From Scoring With 30 Saves
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington backstopped the team to a very impressive 5-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. He logged his first shutout of the season with 30 saves. The Blues have been on a roll lately, and Binnington has played his part by collecting three wins in his last four starts. He's […]
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David Pastrnak Extends Scoring Streak With Three Points
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak remained hot on Tuesday, registering a goal and two assists in a 5-2 road victory against the Sabres. He led the charge as Boston grabbed a 5-0 lead, with Pastrnak's final point coming via a power-play assist. In the process, Boston's star winger extended his point streak to five […]
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Charlie Lindgren Shuts Out Vegas
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren had a special outing on Tuesday, celebrating a shutout against the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. He pushed aside 35 shots in a 3-0 win, recording his third career shutout. It's his first clean sheet in five years. Lindgren has performed well lately and started on Tuesday […]
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Tage Thompson Expected To Miss "Significant Time"
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (upper body) is facing a long-term absence after getting hurt in Tuesday's matchup against Boston. He exited the game after getting hit on his left wrist by a puck. Thompson also left in the first period when he suffered a cut from a skate blade but was able to return. […]
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OG Anunoby Doubtful On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward OG Anunoby (finger) is in danger of missing a second straight game Wednesday versus Milwaukee. He's suffered a right-finger laceration, leaving the Raptors without their best defender. Anunoby has also been on the roll offensively early in the season, shooting 51 percent from the field to average 16.4 points per game. Otto […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Questionable For Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's on the injury report with a right knee contusion and could be absent for the first time this season. Porzingis is off to a good start in Beantown, averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. Al Horford and Luke […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors. He's carrying a calf problem, but it apparently isn't too serious, and Antetokounmpo is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday. The former MVP has been on a tear lately, averaging 41.3 points across a three-game stretch, and the […]
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LeBron James Returns With 16-Point Effort
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned from a one-game absence with a 23-minute outing in a blowout win over Memphis on Tuesday. He posted 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting and had nine rebounds with six assists and one steal. The Lakers had everything going for them, putting up 74 points in the first half […]
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Jaden McDaniels Ejected In First Quarter Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels logged just 1:43 of action in Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors, as he was ejected from the game for picking up two technical fouls following an altercation with Klay Thompson. The Warriors star also received two technicals and was tossed from the game. The two had a coming together midcourt, […]
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Klay Thompson Ejected From Tuesday's Game
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson had a very brief day at the office on Tuesday against Minnesota, receiving two technical fouls and an ejection with less than two minutes into the game. He got involved in an altercation with Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, who was also tossed from the game, along with Draymond Green. […]
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Draymond Green Ejected On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green was ejected from Tuesday's matchup against Minnesota. With less than two minutes played in the contest, Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels sparked a brawl, which included Green grabbing Rudy Gobert into a headlock from behind. Green received a flagrant foul 2 for his actions and was tossed for a […]
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Alex Tuch To Remain Out On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (upper body) will miss a third straight game Tuesday versus Boston. The team is targeting a return for him on Friday against Winnipeg. Tuch had just heated up before getting injured and has tallied nine of his 10 points this season in his last seven appearances. Dylan Cozens worked […]
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Trevor Zegras Placed On Injured Reserve
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He's set to miss a third straight game with a lower-body issue on Tuesday versus Nashville. Zegras reportedly played through the injury for a while, and his season hasn't gone well, with the talented centerman collecting only two points (one goal, one […]
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Alexandar Georgiev Bounces Back With Rock-Solid Effort
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 18 of 19 shots in Monday's 5-1 win at Seattle. The Avalanche No. 1 returned to form after a very tough stretch. Georgiev was lit up at the weekend by the Blues and had allowed 31 goals across his previous seven appearances. The poor run of results has dropped […]
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Tomas Tatar Hands Out Two Assists Monday
Colorado Avalanche winger Tomas Tatar recorded two assists in Monday's 5-1 victory against Seattle. He had a power-play helper on a Ross Colton strike and assisted Cale Makar during even-strength play. Tatar's life in Denver has been rough, as he's struggled to make a positive impact and has yet to score in 13 outings. He […]
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Nathan MacKinnon Maintains Hot Form Monday Night
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon registered three assists as the team got back to winning ways with a 5-1 triumph over the Kraken on Monday. Mikko Rantanen, Jonathan Drouin, and Valeri Nichushkin benefited from MacKinnon's work, with the latter scoring his goal on the power play. The Avalanche have been on a bumpy road lately, […]
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Brock Nelson Comes Up Empty With 10 Shots
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson failed to score in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers despite matching his career-high with 10 shots on goal. He saw four further attempts miss the net as the Islanders failed to end their losing skid. Nelson has struggled badly during the team's losing streak, posting only one point […]
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