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Dylan Harper Not on Injury Report for Game 4
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (adductor) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 20-year-old injured his right adductor in Game 2 and was tagged as questionable for Game 3 on the initial injury report. He was cleared to play before the game, logging 17 minutes off the bench. It was one of Harper's worst postseason outings, as he managed only six points with a 2-for-7 effort from the field. Harper has the potential to be much better on Sunday night. He has averaged 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 steals in the playoffs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Devin Vassell Posts 20 Points in Game 3 Loss
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell posted 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, four steals, and three three-pointers in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 25-year-old shot 6-for-12 from the field and 3-for-6 from deep while logging 36 minutes, giving San Antonio another useful two-way line despite falling behind 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals. Vassell has now scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games, and his perimeter shooting remains a key fantasy-friendly piece of San Antonio's offense as the Spurs try to even the series in Game 4.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
De'Aaron Fox Struggles From Deep in Friday's Loss
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one three-pointer in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old returned to the starting lineup after missing the first two games of the Western Conference Finals with an ankle sprain, logging 31 minutes in the loss. He shot 7-for-14 from the field but went just 1-for-6 from deep, so the balanced line was more encouraging than the scoring total. Fox's workload is the key takeaway for fantasy managers, although his perimeter lift remains worth watching in Game 4.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Dylan Harper Available for Game 3 Against Thunder
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (adductor) will suit up on Friday for Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was initially considered questionable for the contest after Harper injured his right adductor in Game 2. With De'Aaron Fox (ankle) back in the fold, Harper will likely return to a bench role. However, this won't affect his fantasy value much. Even as a reserve, Harper has been one of San Antonio's most productive players in the playoffs. He has averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in 26.8 minutes per game during his first career postseason campaign.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dylan Harper Considered Questionable for Friday Night
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (adductor) is questionable for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Harper couldn't finish Game 2 due to what was reported as a right leg injury, but he is listed on the injury report with right adductor soreness. De'Aaron Fox (ankle) is also questionable for Friday's contest. If he's cleared for action, Fox would reclaim his starting spot from Harper. However, if both players are out, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson will have some thinking to do. Keldon Johnson is the prime candidate to step into the starting unit, while the backcourt injuries have given Jordan McLaughlin a spot in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Devin Vassell Contributes 22 Points in Wednesday's Loss
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell scored a playoff career-high 22 points on Wednesday night in a 122-113 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He finished as San Antonio's second-leading scorer behind Stephon Castle, going 7-for-14 from the field, including 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. Vassell pulled down four rebounds and added one assist and one block. Injuries have begun to affect the Spurs' lineup, and this might not be the only time in the Western Conference Finals when Vassell takes on a larger offensive role. He has averaged 13.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 steals across 34.2 minutes per game in the playoffs.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Stephon Castle Tallies Team-High 25 Points in Game 2 Loss
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored a team-high 25 points with a 10-for-17 mark from the field in Wednesday's 122-113 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also fished out eight assists and had five rebounds and one steal, but Castle's ball-handling was horrible for a second consecutive game. On Wednesday night, Castle committed nine turnovers, bringing his total to 20 in the series. Against the Thunder, the 21-year-old sophomore has also struggled to make three-pointers, going 1-for-6 from deep in each game. With both De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and Dylan Harper (leg) ailing, the backcourt relies heavily on Castle, and he must cut down on his turnovers to be more impactful.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dylan Harper Exits Game 2 Early Due to Right-Leg Injury
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (leg) was unable to finish Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He injured his right leg on an awkward fall in the third quarter. Filling in for De'Aaron Fox (ankle) in the starting unit for a second consecutive game, Harper posted 12 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 25 minutes, with 50% field-goal efficiency. With Harper out, Jordan McLaughlin entered the rotation, producing six points in seven minutes, while Keldon Johnson's workload increased to 26 minutes. Both players could again have extended roles in Game 3, though there is also a chance Fox returns.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com
Stephon Castle Opens Conference Finals With Double-Double
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle produced a double-double in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, posting 17 points and 11 assists in a 122-117 double-overtime victory. He grabbed six rebounds and had one steal, but Castle also committed 11 turnovers, which marred his line. After losing De'Aaron Fox (ankle) from the lineup, the Spurs needed more playmaking from Castle, and things didn't go smoothly for him. Castle's field-goal efficiency also left a lot to be desired, as he finished 5-for-14 from the field and 1-for-6 from three-point range. Even after opening the Conference Finals with a double-double, Castle has plenty of room for improvement in Game 2.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dylan Harper Makes Outstanding Two-Way Impact in Game 1 Win
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper was one of the stars of the show in Monday's double-overtime victory in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making a big impact at both ends of the floor. He notched 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and seven steals in 47 minutes as a starter. Harper, who went 8-for-20 from the field (1-for-7 from deep) and 7-for-7 at the charity stripe, moved into the first unit after De'Aaron Fox (ankle) was surprisingly scratched for the contest. If Fox returns for Game 2, we won't see Harper as influential in the game, but he will remain a viable DFS option even in a bench role. The 20-year-old has averaged 14.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 steals during his first career playoff run.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Stephon Castle Shines in Series-Clincher
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle led the demolition job as the team punched its ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a 139-109 blowout victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Castle posted game highs with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while delivering six assists in 30 minutes. He finished 11-for-16 from the field, including 5-for-7 beyond the arc. Castle nearly matched his Game 5 total (17) in the opening quarter when he scored 14 points. The 21-year-old is playing in his first postseason, but hasn't had any issues handling the extra pressure. In 11 outings, Castle has averaged 19.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, nailing 44% of his three-point attempts.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Stephon Castle Makes All-Around Impact in Game 5
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle made himself useful in all areas in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, notching 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in 27 minutes. He also committed four turnovers, but they didn't really affect the game, as the Spurs won 126-97. Castle missed his lone three-point attempt but went a superb 7-for-11 overall from the field. In the series, Castle has made over 50% of his field-goal attempts, averaging 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. He and De'Aaron Fox have been the perfect sidekicks to Victor Wembanyama, bringing San Antonio within reach of the Western Conference Finals.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dylan Harper Cleared for Action Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (knee) will suit up for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The team added him to the injury report in the afternoon due to a sore left knee, but Harper has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. In Game 4, Harper bounced back from a quiet eight-point outing with 24 points, matching De'Aaron Fox for the team-high. He has yet to register back-to-back 20-point outings during his first postseason campaign. Across nine playoff outings, Harper has posted averages of 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
De'Aaron Fox Posts 24 Points as Spurs Drop Game 4 to Wolves
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox accumulated 24 points (8-for-23 on field goals, 1-for-7 from three, 7-for-10 on free throws), four rebounds, three assists, and three steals across 37 minutes in Sunday's 114-109 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox shared team-high scoring honors with rookie Dylan Harper, who also poured in 24 off the bench, as the Spurs' backcourt tried to absorb the loss of Victor Wembanyama, who was ejected early in the second quarter after a Flagrant 2 elbow on Naz Reid. The veteran point guard's efficiency was a concern, as he made only 34.8 percent of his field-goal attempts and went 1-for-7 from beyond the arc. Wembanyama's status for Tuesday's Game 5 in San Antonio is to be determined by the league following the Flagrant 2 foul call, and Fox could see another heavy workload if the Spurs are without their superstar.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
