James Harden Tallies 31 Points, 11 Assists Versus Utah

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden posted his fifth consecutive double-double in Saturday's matchup against Utah, helping the team to a narrow 118-117 victory. His final assist came when Joel Embiid hit the game-winner with 5.1 seconds left on the game clock. Before helping Embiid to ice the game, Harden scored 18 points in the fourth […]

Ja Morant Needs Only 25 Minutes For A Good Line

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant eased his way to 23 points and 10 assists in just 25 minutes against Indiana on Saturday. He led the charge in a blowout win, shooting 7-for-17 from the field and 9-for-12 at the foul line. Morant put his name down for the Dunk of the Year contest with […]

LaMelo Ball Keeps Heating Up

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball led his squad with 31 points in Saturday's 122-106 loss to Boston, adding seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 39 minutes. He posted his second consecutive 30-point outing, although Ball needed nearly 30 shots to get there, finishing 11-for-27 from the field with a 1-for-8 record from […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Sprains Left Ankle

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against Portland after spraining his left ankle. He got hurt in the fourth quarter and finished with 10 points, two rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes. Hardaway Jr. struggled all night, but he has been a very productive player since the […]

Jaden Schwartz A Game-Time Call On Saturday

Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz missed the morning skate and is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's clash with Chicago. He is in danger of missing his third game of the season. Schwartz has been a regular in the Seattle top six, and it's been a decent campaign for him with 10 goals and […]

Nick Leddy Returns From An Upper-Body Injury

St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (upper body) is available again Saturday against Tampa Bay after missing four games. Leddy dropped out of the lineup last weekend with an upper-body injury but has overcome the issue pretty quickly. The veteran will join his usual partner Justin Faulk on the second defensive pairing. Leddy is having […]

Anthony Mantha Returns To Washington Lineup

Washington Capitals winger Anthony Mantha will come out of the press box and rejoin the lineup for Saturday's battle against Philadelphia. He has been one of the odd men out after Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson were able to make their season debuts. However, after missing two games, Mantha will now jump back into the […]

Joonas Korpisalo Unavailable On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will miss Saturday's game against the Red Wings for personal reasons. Elvis Merzlikins will get the start in the matchup, with Daniil Tarasov as his backup. Korpisalo has been a much stronger option for the Blue Jackets this season, going 6-8-1, while Merzlikins has posted a 4-11-0 record. Merzlikins' […]

Boone Jenner Back For Blue Jackets Saturday

Columbus Blues Jackets center Boone Jenner (thumb) will return to the lineup for Saturday's contest against Detroit. He has sat out the last 11 games after undergoing thumb surgery last month. Jenner should head back to the first line and continue to build chemistry with Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine. He's had a decent campaign […]

Marcus Pettersson Remains Out On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (illness) didn't travel with the team and will miss a second consecutive game Saturday against Carolina. He has been struck down by an illness and it will take a bit of time until Pettersson is game-ready again. His next chance to return comes on Monday versus Anaheim. The Swedish blue-liner […]

Max Pacioretty Misses Saturday's Contest

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Max Pacioretty (lower body) will miss Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh and is also doubtful to play Sunday versus Vancouver. He suffered a lower-body injury early into Thursday's game against Columbus and needs some time to heal. Luckily, the injury isn't related to Pacioretty's Achilles problem that forced him to miss the […]

Auston Matthews Returns To Action Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Boston. He has missed two games while dealing with an unspecified ailment. It's been a nagging issue for Matthews and he's set to manage it for the rest of the season. Matthews has said that the injury has affected his […]

Domantas Sabonis Has Career-High 16 Assists In Triple-Double

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis made it look easy against Houston on Friday, posting a triple-double in a big 139-114 win. He had 19 points on 6-for-14 shooting, pulled down 15 rebounds and handed out a career-high 16 assists. Sabonis even had a big defensive outing this time, collecting two steals and two blocks in […]

Damion Lee Notches A Career-High 31 Points Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Damion Lee led the team with a career-high 31 points in Friday's 121-116 loss to Minnesota. He provided microwave scoring off the bench in 31 minutes, shooting 10-for-17 from the field and a spectacular 6-for-7 from downtown. Lee capped off his career night with six rebounds and two assists. The 30-year-old is […]

Kyle Kuzma Racks Up 40 Points Against The Knicks

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma went full Kevin Durant against the Knicks on Friday, scoring a game-high 40 points in a 112-108 loss. He had the same amount of points he had combined with his two previous appearances and just one more make from the field would've given Kuzma his new scoring record. He finished […]

Jalen Brunson Continues Scoring Tear With 34 Points

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson continued to crush it offensively against Washington on Friday, leading the team with 34 points in a 112-108 victory. He almost pulled off a triple-double as well, grabbing eight rebounds and handing out eight assists. In 40 minutes on the floor, Brunson also had one steal and one […]

Onyeka Okongwu Dominates Against Pacers

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu took full advantage of Myles Turner's (back) absence on Friday and dominated under the rim against Indiana in a 113-111 win. He had an amazing start with 14 first-quarter points and ended up finishing with 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds. He delivered four assists and also crushed it […]

Jonas Valanciunas Posts A Big Double-Double Against Detroit

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 33 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the team defeated Detroit on Friday 116-110. He got off to a hot start with 13 first-quarter points and never looked back, shooting 12-for-15 from the field and 8-for-10 at the foul line. Valanciunas also posted three assists and […]

Gary Harris Exits With A Hand Injury

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris injured his right hand on Friday against Utah and logged just 12 minutes of action. He had his lone points via a three-pointer and picked up three rebounds and one steal. The veteran has been a regular starter for the team since making his season debut in November, averaging 8.6 […]

Damon Severson Bags Three Assists Versus Anaheim

New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson had three assists as the team became the first side in NHL history to win 16 of its first 19 road games. He played a big part in a 6-2 win, collecting all of his points in even-strength situations. Severson has been anonymous on the scoring front for most […]

Jack Hughes Continues Scoring Tear With A Three-Point Effort

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes totaled three points in Friday's 6-2 win over Anaheim, scoring twice and recording one assist. He started the work with a power-play goal and had points in each period. Hughes has been sensational over the last seven games, posting 10 goals and three assists. He now needs just two […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Notches Three Points On Friday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins racked up points in all situations in Friday's 7-1 win over San Jose, scoring a short-handed goal and posting a power-play assist and an even-strength helper. The 29-year-old registered his second consecutive multi-point effort as it appears like Nugent-Hopkins is ready to pick up his scoring pace again following a […]

Leon Draisaitl Has A Three-Point Night Against San Jose

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl had a pair of power-play assists and scored an even-strength goal in Friday's 7-1 win over the Sharks, becoming the seventh player in franchise history with at least 70 three-point games. He reached 682 points in his 600th career game and only five Oilers players have been more productive in […]

Connor McDavid Celebrates Birthday With Three Points

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in a big win against the Sharks on his 26th birthday on Friday. Both of his goals came in power-play situations. The Oilers captain extended his road point streak to 12 games and has now amassed 82 points in total for the season in […]

Cole Perfetti Records Three Assists

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti delivered a three-assist performance in Friday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh, becoming the seventh player in franchise history to post multiple games with three-plus assists at age 21 or younger. He started the night with a power-play assist and collected two even-strength helpers. Perfetti logged 14:05 of ice time after being […]

Kevin Huerter Remains Out On Friday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Kevin Huerter (conditioning) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Rockets. He's had a bout with a non-COVID illness and has to do some more work on his conditioning before he is ready to play again. Huerter was also sidelined for Wednesday's clash with Houston. The 24-year-old has found himself […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Misses Friday's Game

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) will miss his second game of the season Friday versus Sacramento. He hurt his left foot in a collision with teammate Jae'Sean Tate Wednesday when these two teams also met. Porter Jr. exited after logging only 10 minutes and his absence gave more playmaking duties to Jalen […]

Mike Conley Rested On Friday

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will be rested for Friday's clash with Orlando. It's the first leg of a back-to-back for the team and Utah is keeping the veteran floor general fresh for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. Conley has had an up-and-down ride in Utah this season but is averaging a career-high 7.5 assists, […]

Collin Sexton Returns With A Minutes Limit

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) will make a return to the lineup Friday versus Orlando but will have a minutes restriction. He has missed the past five games with a right hamstring injury. Sexton's debut campaign in Salt Lake City hasn't gone too well, with him stuck in a reserve role and averaging only […]

Kyle Anderson Back On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) is in the starting lineup against Phoenix on Friday, returning from a one-game absence. He was taken out by an illness earlier in the week but Anderson has made a quick recovery. Anderson has kicked off 2023 in great form, averaging 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists with […]