Evan Fournier Posts Third Straight 20-Point Game

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier scored 20-plus points for the third straight game in a 107-104 loss to the Hornets. Fournier added six assists, three boards, three triples, and a steal in his third game back since returning from back spasms. The eighth-year pro missed most of January but has looked excellent since returning, with […]

Nikola Vucevic Notches Second Straight Double-Double

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic delivered his second straight double-double in a losing effort to the Hornets on Sunday. Vucevic struggled to 9 of 22 shooting from the field but had 22 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two treys in 35 minutes. The big man got off to a scorching start to the season […]

Gordon Hayward Scores 39 Points And The Game-Winner

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward scored 39 points and hit the game-winning shot in Sunday's victory over the Magic. Hayward added nine rebounds, five treys, an assist, a block, and a steal in 38 minutes. The 30-year-old has been fantastic this year, as he's on pace for one of the better statistical seasons of his […]

Sean Monahan Scores, Has Eight Shots Against Leafs

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan had a good outing with a goal and a game-high eight shots on Sunday, but his efforts weren't enough against the Maple Leafs, with the team going down 3-2. Matthew Tkachuk also scored for the Flames, notching one on a power play in the third period. Monahan is closing in […]

Morgan Rielly Delivers Three Assists On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was one of the helpers on all of the team's goals in Sunday's 3-2 win over Calgary. He combined with Mitchell Marner twice to set up Jake Muzzin and Wayne Simmonds and then tallied an assist on an Auston Matthews goal with Jason Spezza. Rielly was plus-three for the […]

George Hill Scores Season-High 22 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill was very efficient with his play in Sunday's matchup with the Clippers, finishing a 108-100 loss with a season-high 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting and zero turnovers in 28 minutes. He also had a pair of assists and steals, while shooting 3-for-4 beyond the arc. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was once […]

Serge Ibaka Continues With Great Shooting

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka scored 17 points in 22 minutes against the Thunder on Sunday, missing just once from the field and at the foul line. He went 7-for-8 from the floor with two triples and shot 1-for-2 at the charity stripe. Ibaka also got close to a double-double with eight rebounds and […]

Kawhi Leonard Scores 34 Points In Sunday's Win

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 34 points in Sunday's win over OKC and even flirted with a triple-double by finishing with nine rebounds and eight assists. He had no turnovers in 38 minutes and shot a nice 14-for-24 from the field, including 4-for-9 from downtown. That's now three 30-point outings […]

Buccaneers Defense Puts Together Strong Performance

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense played another strong game in a 31-26 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game. Tampa Bay sacked Aaron Rodgers five times, forcing one interception and a fumble in the huge win. The Buccaneers' pass rush was fueled by two players- linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who had three […]

Cameron Brate Catches Touchdown In Win Over Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate played a key role in another playoff victory for his team. Brate produced just 19 total yards, though he caught a third-quarter touchdown that helped extend the Buccaneers' lead to 28-10. The Harvard product exceeded 50 yards just once in the regular season but has accomplished the feat […]

Ville Husso Gets First Career Start On Sunday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Ville Husso will make his first career start on Sunday against the Kings. The 25-year-old Finn made his NHL debut in a relief effort last week and he now has a chance to start for the first time, with the Blues finishing off a back-to-back set. Hopefully, his first start will […]

Rob Gronkowski Musters One Catch Against Green Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski caught just one pass for 29 yards in his team's 31-26 win over the Packers. Gronkowski went catch-less through three quarters before picking up 29 yards on a screen pass in the fourth quarter, setting up Tampa Bay for a field goal. The former Patriot has nearly been […]

Scotty Miller Scores Huge First-Half Touchdown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller saw extended playing time with Antonio Brown (knee) sidelined and made the most of it. Miller caught two passes for 36 receiving yards and a touchdown in the NFC title game victory. He came up with a huge play at the very end of the first half, hauling […]

Rocco Grimaldi Enters Nashville Lineup On Sunday

Nashville Predators winger Rocco Grimaldi will be back in the mix on Sunday against Dallas. He filled a bottom-six role in the first three games of the season and did a nice job by collecting a goal and an assist, but he was left out for Friday's first clash with the Stars. Grimaldi had a […]

Chris Godwin Has 100-Yard Day In Win Over Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin enjoyed a strong game in Sunday's NFC title game win over Green Bay. Godwin hauled in five of a team-high nine targets for 110 receiving yards. He came up with a huge, 52-yard grab that led to a Leonard Fournette touchdown in the first half. Godwin has exceeded […]

Trae Young And Clint Capela Ruled Out Sunday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (back) and center Clint Capela (hand) are both ruled out Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young has been playing through some back tightness, but it looks like it is finally affecting his availability after being a game-time decision on Sunday before being ruled out. Young's absence should leave more […]

Mike Evans Produces 51 Yards And A Touchdown In Victory

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught three of eight targets for 51 yards and a touchdown. Most of Evans' production came in the first half, as he found himself free of Jaire Alexander's coverage on the first series of the game. He beat corner Kevin King in the end zone for a score, […]

Ronald Jones II Stifled In NFC Title Game Win

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II was stifled by the Green Bay defense, though his team will still be advancing to the Super Bowl. Jones carried the ball 10 times but produced just 16 yards, as he failed to find any room to run on the Packers' front. He's taken a backseat to […]

Allen Lazard Totals 62 Yards In Defeat

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard caught three passes for 62 yards in the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Lazard saw six targets in the game and made some nice contributions as the Packers played from behind most of the game. Lazard got off to a solid start […]

Mikko Koskinen Likely To Start Again On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen has started all of the team's six games so far and he's likely to go again on Sunday against Winnipeg, with Mike Smith (undisclosed) stuck on long-term injured reserve and the team lacking goalie depth. Koskinen has registered a decent .905 save percentage so far, but he carries a losing […]

Leonard Fournette Totals 74 Yards And A Touchdown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette carried the ball 12 times for 55 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 31-26 win over the Packers. Fournette added five catches for 19 yards. The star back delivered a highlight-reel touchdown in the first half, bouncing a run to the outside and pulling off an impressive […]

Robert Tonyan Held To 22 Yards

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught four passes for only 22 yards in the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Tonyan led the NFL in the regular season, among tight ends, with 11 touchdowns but was held in check in this game. The Packers tried to get Tonyan […]

Derrick Rose Will Not Play Monday With Knee Soreness

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (knee) is out Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rose missed Saturday's game against Philadelphia, but it was the second half of a back-to-back so it was expected. This, however, suggests Rose is dealing with discomfort in his knee which is a bad sign for someone who has had knee problems […]

Tom Brady Reaches 10th Super Bowl In Win Over Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed 20 of 36 passes for 280 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in a 31-26 win over the Packers. Brady was excellent in the first half, as he tossed two beautiful touchdowns, one to Mike Evans and the other a deep ball to Scotty Miller with just […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Comes Up Huge In NFC Title Game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught four passes for 115 yards and one touchdown in the Packers 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Title Game. With Tampa Bay focusing on stopping star receiver Davante Adams, Valdes-Scantling stepped up early and often. The 26-year-old got the Packers on the board by catching […]

Jamie Benn Could Play On Sunday

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Predators. The Stars captain was hurt in the team's season opener against Nashville on Friday when he collided with Viktor Arvidsson in the second period. He returned for a power-play stint a bit later, but then didn't feature […]

Jayson Tatum Out Sunday, Expected To Play On Monday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (COVID-19) will not play Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he is expected to play on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Tatum has not played since January 8th, but barring any setbacks, he will make his return from quarantine on Monday. Tatum will likely see some sort of minutes restriction […]

Davante Adams Scores Touchdown In Crushing Loss

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught nine passes for 67 yards with one touchdown in the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Tampa Bay did all it could to contain Adams and, for the most part, did a solid job. But Adams is too talented to be shut […]

Raul Neto Ruled Out Against Spurs

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto (groin) will not play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. In the Wizards first game in quite awhile, Neto will be sidelined with a groin injury. In Neto's absence, Russell Westbrook is returning from a quad injury, but will be limited to about 25 minutes on Sunday. Ish Smith […]

Aaron Jones Leaves Game Against Tampa Bay

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (chest) left the team's NFC Championship Game against the Buccaneers and did not return. Jones posted only 27 rushing yards in the first half of the game and became involved in a game-swinging moment at the end of the second quarter. The talented back caught a pass from […]