Ben Simmons Fills The Stat Sheet In Loss To Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers may have gotten trounced by the Celtics 116-95, though their point guard Ben Simmons came to play. He was aggressive and locked in on both ends of the floor. In 37 minutes, the former No. 1 overall pick tallied 24 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and one steal. Simmons scored the ball […]

Jarrett Allen Packs Stat Sheet Amid Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen was all over the court during his 27 minutes of action in Saturday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, collecting 13 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. The double-double marked his 22nd of the season and the only bugaboo from his stat line came at the free-throw stripe, where […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Pours In Team-High 26 Points Off Bench

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Spencer Dinwiddie racked up a team-best 26 points during Saturday’s loss to the Washington Wizards, attempting 23 shots, his highest single-game output since Dec. 30. Dinwiddie knocked down four triples Saturday, his third consecutive contest with that many makes from deep. In addition to the scoring, he led the team in […]

Thomas Bryant Records Double-Double As Reserve

Washington Wizards power forward/center Thomas Bryant remained in the second unit for Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets and was able to log a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds across his 25 minutes. Irrespective of his placement in the starting five, Bryant has proven that he is well on his way to returning […]

Bradley Beal Exceeds 30-Point Plateau In Sixth Straight Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal has been on an offensive tear over the past two weeks, collecting a game-high 34 points during Saturday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets. Beal, who was left off the All-Star Game roster, has upped his scoring average to 28.8 points per game and has reeled off six consecutive […]

Brad Wanamaker Efficiently Scores 15 Points Off The Bench

Boston Celtics guard Brad Wanamaker has been in and out of Brad Stevens' rotation as of late, though his name was called against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday due to Kemba Walker (knee) sitting out, and it is safe to say that he made the most of his opportunity. The second-year pro played 26 minutes, more […]

Kyrie Irving Leaves Early Due To Knee Injury, Will Undergo MRI

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving departed Saturday’s defeat to the Washington Wizards in the last few minutes due to what has been termed a right knee sprain, for which he will undergo an MRI on Sunday. Prior to his departure, he collected 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting, a marked 180-degree turn from his 54-point […]

Gordon Hayward's Recent Streak Of Excellent Play Comes To An End Versus 76ers

It was evident that players on the Celtics needed to step up in Kemba Walker's absence against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday. However, Boston did not receive much production from small forward Gordon Hayward. Instead, it was young stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum who rose to the occasion. Hayward played 35 minutes and only scored […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/2/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With Super Bowl LIV undoubtedly getting all of the attention on Sunday night, the NBA's four-game slate will begin at 12:30 pm (eastern) and conclude just before the start of the final NFL game of the season. Nonetheless, we still have some exciting games on tap to keep us satisfied until Monday, where 10 games […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/2/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to NBA Sunday! With most eyes pointed towards the NFL Super Bowl, we have plenty of money to make over here on the hardwood. The games will tip-off early today and we only have three contests. It'll be crucial to get everything right as some of these superstars will be very highly-owned. In this […]

Joel Embiid Struggles Mightily In Blowout Loss To Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had undoubtedly one of his worst individual performances of the season in a 116-95 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics Saturday. The 2020 NBA all-star played 23 minutes and finished with just 11 points on 1-for-11 shooting from the field, while also failing to connect on any of […]

Jaylen Brown Lights Up 76ers For 32 Points

The Boston Celtics were understaffed heading into Saturday night's outing against the 76ers but dismantled Philly 116-95 thanks to the play of shooting guard/ small forward Jaylen Brown. In 36 minutes of action, the former University of California standout scored a game-high 32 points on 13 of 23 shooting from the field. Brown also managed […]

Malcolm Brogdon Hands Out 12 Assists On Saturday

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon scored eight points, while also adding seven rebounds, and 12 assists during Saturday's loss to the Knicks. Despite getting a handful of assists, Brogdon had a tough shooting night from the field. However, this struggle to start February is only a blip on the radar for the former Virginia Cavalier, […]

Victor Oladipo Has Cold Shooting Night In Saturday Loss

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo scored seven points on 2-for-14 shooting and 1-for-4 shooting from deep in the Saturday night loss to the Knicks. Oladipo is still returning to NBA form after a one-year absence due to a quad injury. This was only his second game back in action, and it's fair to assume […]

Domantas Sabonis Drops 25 Points In Saturday Loss

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis continued to flex his prowess by scoring 25 points, while also adding eight rebounds, and two assists across 35 minutes in the 92-85 loss to the Knicks on Saturday. The 23-year-old is continuing to showcase his incredible progress and is averaging 18 points and 12.8 rebounds per game this season. […]

Trae Young Leaves Early Due To Ankle Sprain

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will miss the fourth quarter of Saturday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks after sustaining a sprained right ankle. Prior to his departure, Young was held in check by Dallas, finishing with 12 points (on 4-for-13 shooting) and six rebounds across 26 minutes. Jeff Teague can be expected to pick […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Drops Team-High 28 Points On Saturday

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. shouldered the scoring load for his team on Saturday, amassing 28 points and six rebounds across 35 minutes of play against the Pacers. In a lost season for New York, the former Celtic is averaging 19.2 points per game and remains one of the top contributors on the […]

Julius Randle Grabs 18 Boards Against Knicks

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle put up a double-double in the 92-85 win over the Pacers on Saturday. Randle had 16 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Despite his excellent stat line, Randle's shooting was an underwhelming 5-for-14 from the field. However, he continues to remain a solid contributor for a […]

Dewayne Dedmon Ruled Out For Saturday’s Game

The Sacramento Kings will be severely short-handed at the center slot for Saturday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, as Dewayne Dedmon has been ruled out due to an illness. Dedmon had started each of Sacramento’s previous five contests with Marvin Bagley (foot) and Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out of the mix, but the absence of […]

Tony Bradley To Miss Second Straight Game Saturday

Utah Jazz center Tony Bradley will be absent for Saturday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a right knee sprain. Bradley will now have been on the sidelines for each of the team’s two most recent outings, with Ed Davis having stepped up in his stead Thursday. Starting center Rudy Gobert may see […]

Cam Reddish To Miss Remainder Of Saturday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a facial contusion that he sustained in the first half. Reddish will enter the league’s concussion protocol, which puts his status for Monday’s game against Boston very much in doubt. Prior to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable To Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Sunday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left hamstring. Antetokounmpo left just prior to the conclusion of Friday’s contest, which could mean that Milwaukee -- who has been uber-cautious with the reigning MVP this season -- may opt […]

T.J. Warren Unavailable To Return Saturday

Indiana Pacers small/power forward T.J. Warren has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s contest against the New York Knicks due to a head injury. Warren was hit upside the head and forced to the locker room, which likely leaves his status for Monday’s game versus Dallas up in the air. Prior to his […]

Ricky Rubio Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio has his status up in the air for Sunday’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore right ankle. Should Rubio ultimately be held out, rookie Ty Jerome would likely be in line to make the first start of his career; Devin Booker would also presumably absorb some […]

Daniel Gafford Tagged As Questionable For Sunday

Chicago Bulls center Daniel Gafford is listed as questionable to participate in Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors as he works his way back from a dislocated right thumb. The injury has kept Gafford sidelined for the team’s last nine contests, paving the way for Luke Kornet and Cristiano Felicio to see increased roles in […]

Overtime Winner From Quinn Hughes Seals Game for Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes scored a pair of goals Saturday afternoon, including the game-winner in overtime. Hughes' eighth goal of the season gave Vancouver their fifth consecutive win. With four goals and six points in his last five games, Hughes now leads all rookies with 38 points. His point per game pace still lags […]

Brock Nelson Continues Career Pace in Saturday Loss

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson netted a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Canucks. Nelson now has 21 goals and 40 points in 50 games, giving him a 0.8 points per game pace, which is the highest of his career. Nelson has never broken 30 goals or 60 points in […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Return To Action Saturday

Following a two-game absence due to a right thumb sprain, San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge will be on the floor for Saturday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. There has been no word on a minutes limit of any kind for Aldridge, who is likely to force Jakob Poeltl back to the second unit. […]

Bruno Fernando Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a left calf ailment. Fernando had been probable to get back into action entering the day, but the injury apparently took a turn for the worse, as he will now miss a third consecutive contest. […]

Dario Saric To Miss First Game Of Season On Sunday

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Dario Saric will be absent from Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained left ankle. Saric, who has seen his role fluctuate wildly this season, appeared in each of Phoenix's first 48 games. The Suns are kicking off a three-game road trip which Saric reportedly has not yet […]