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George Hill Drops 21 Points Off The Bench In Game 3
1 month agoMilwaukee Bucks guard George Hill provided a monster spark off the bench in Game 3 on Friday night in the win over the Bucks to take a series lead at 2-1. Hill scored 21 points on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting from the floor and he added three assists with four rebounds in 29 minutes of action. Hill came to life in the third quarter when the Bucks opened up the game with 40 points in the period. Eric Bledsoe has been struggling offensively, so for Hill to step up when some scoring from the back court was greatly needed was a big bonus for the Bucks. He is worth a look in Game 4 in hopes that he continues his hot play.Source: ESPN
Nikola Mirotic Will Start in Game 3
1 month agoMilwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic will remain in the starting lineup for Friday's Game 3 versus the Boston Celtics. Mirotic replaced Sterling Brown (back) in Game 2, and will do it once again here. Mirotic scored nine points and grabbed nine rebounds in 25 minutes during Game 2. Brown was scoreless off the bench during his 13 minutes.Source: Malika Andrews
Jamal Murray Will Play on Friday
1 month agoDenver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (thigh) will play in Friday's Game 3 versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray has been battling a right thigh issue since Game 1, but will continue to play through it. Murray had his thigh wrapped up during shootaround, so this could be something that could affect his performance. He might not be the best bet for DFS contests.Source: Katy Winge
Joel Embiid Dominates In Game 3 Win Over The Raptors
1 month agoPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looked to be past his illness on Thursday night when he manhandled the Raptors in the 21-point win to take a 2-1 lead in his club's series. Embiid connected on 9-for-18 shooting to score 33 points while making 12 of 13 from the line and making three triples. He did not stop there as he added 10 rebounds with three assists and five blocks for the line of the night. With Embiid healthy, we saw his usage take a nice spike to 36.6% and if the Raptors want to have any chance in Game 4, they will need to make some serious adjustments in order to slow down the Cameroonian big man.Source: ESPN
Ben Simmons Provides All-Around Stat Line In Game 3
1 month agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons scored 10 points with seven rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes of action in Thursday's 21-point win over the Raptors. Simmons is averaging just 10.0 points and 5.0 assists thus far in the series, as the Raptors have done an excellent job slowing him down in transition, where he is most lethal. He has not been needed to score, but his underrated defense has been prevalent throughout the series.Source: ESPN
Jimmy Butler Flirts With A Triple-Double In Win
1 month agoPhiladelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler carried over his strong game from Game 2 into Game 3 as he nearly recorded a triple-double in the handling of the Raptors on Thursday. Butler scored an efficient 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting and added nine boards with nine dimes and in the process added three steals with a block in 36 minutes of action. The Raps have had no answer for Butler in the past two games, and head coach Nick Nurse will need to make some serious adjustments for Game 4 if they plan on tying up the series.Source: ESPN
James Ennis Continues To Provide Off The Bench
1 month agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward James Ennis chipped in 10 points in 24 minutes in the Game 3 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Ennis scored his points efficiently as he nailed four of his six shots and added five rebounds with an assist and was a big plus-20 when he was on the floor. A major difference maker in this series has been the bench production from the 76ers and coming into the series, the Raptors were better known for their punch off the bench. Ennis is averaging 11.3 points a night in this series and is worth a look as a budget play in Game 4.Source: ESPN
Kawhi Leonard's 33 Points Not Enough In Game 3 Loss
1 month agoToronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard connected on 13-for-22 shooting to score 33 points in the 116-95 loss in Game 3 to the 76ers on Thursday. Leonard added four rebounds with three assists and a block with two triples but did have five turnovers in his 37 minutes of action. Leonard was a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor and scored 14 points in the third quarter but bizarrely sat the first three minutes of the fourth quarter, and that is when the 76ers blew open the game. Leonard hit some big shots when the Raptors were struggling to score, but overall they are going to need some supporting players to step up in Game 4.Source: ESPN
Pascal Siakam Scores 20 Points On Thursday In Loss
1 month agoToronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam provided 20 points, but his supporting numbers took a hit in the Game 3 loss on Thursday to the 76ers. Siakam connected on 7-for-15 shooting from the floor and added no makes from three while grabbing just three rebounds with a single assist with a block and a steal in 34 minutes of action. Siakam, who is often guarded by Joel Embiid, struggled getting to the rim against the bigger defender, and at one point after being blocked by Embiid, Siakam tripped Embiid in frustration, which was out of character and led to a crucial flagrant foul. We can expect Siakam to come out with more energy in Game 4, as the Raptors are going to need everything they can get out of him.Source: ESPN
Kyle Lowry Scores Just Seven Points In Game 3
1 month agoToronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry continued to struggle with his shot in the 21-point beating from the hands of the 76ers in Game 3 on Thursday. Lowry connected on just 2-for-10 shooting to score just seven points and added five boards with five assists and a steal with two turnovers in 38 minutes of action. Lowry looked to be turning the corner after a 20-point performance in Game 2, but he looked to be playing without much confidence on the offensive end on Thursday. The Raptors are going to need Lowry to have some effect if they hope to even their series in Game 4.Source: ESPN
Marc Gasol's Offensive Struggles Continue In Game 3
1 month agoToronto Raptors center Marc Gasol managed to muster up just seven points on 2-for-6 shooting in the 21-point blowout loss in Game 3 to the 76ers. Gasol has been valuable in this series with his defense in the middle, but he even struggled on this night keeping up with a healthier Joel Embiid, who poured in 33 points. Gasol did fill up the box score with two blocks and two steals while gathering six rebounds and two assists. Gasol was a bit more aggressive on offense, but the Raptors are going to need much more out of the Spaniard if they hope to even up the series in Game 4 on Sunday.Source: ESPN
Stephen Curry Will Be Fine for Game 3
2 months agoGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (finger) will be ready for Game 3 versus the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Curry dislocated his left finger during Game 2 on Wednesday, but he was able to finish the game. It doesn't appear that this is a serious injury and Curry should be fine for Saturday's contest.Source: Mark Medina
Malcolm Brogdon Ruled Out for Game 3
2 months agoMilwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. Brogdon was able to practice on Monday, but he's just not ready for game action yet. There was a small chance he would be ready for Game 3. Hopefully Brogdon can log in some minutes in Game 4.Source: Matt Velazquez
Maurice Harkless is Questionable for Friday
2 months agoPortland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Harkless suffered a sprained right ankle during Wednesday's contest, so seeing him even listed as questionable is a good sign. Jake Layman saw a majority of Harkless' minutes in the second half. He'd likely do the same again if Harkless sits out on Friday.Source: Jamie Hudson
Mike Scott is Available for Game 3
2 months agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (heel) is available for Thursday's Game 3 versus the Toronto Raptors. Scott missed the first two games of this series after suffering a heel injury in Game 5 against the Brooklyn Nets. Scott is expected to see some playing time on Thursday, but is too risky to use in DFS contests.Source: Dave McMenamin
