Caris LeVert Runs Amok In Second Quarter Of Game 3

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris Levert was an unstoppable scoring machine in the second quarter of Game 3 on Thursday against the Sixers, netting 19 points. He finished with 26 points overall, shooting 10-for-17 from the field and 3-for-6 from behind the arc. LeVert's line also included seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one […]

Jimmy Butler Remains Quietly Effective On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler failed to make noise in Game 3 against Brooklyn again, but he had a quietly effective game, finishing with a plus-18 rating in 38 minutes on the court. He had 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting and handed out seven assists while snapping up two steals on the defensive end. Butler […]

J.J. Redick Sinks Five Treys In Game 3 Victory

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick found his range in Thursday's Game 3 against Brooklyn, going 5-for-9 from deep and shooting 7-for-17 overall on his way to 26 points. He had managed just 22 total points in the prior two games, so the Sixers will be happy to see that their sniper got his mojo […]

Patrick McCaw is Questionable for Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw (thumb) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Orlando Magic. McCaw was able to practice on Sunday and go through shootaround on Tuesday. It appears he's ready to return to the court, but that won't mean too much for fantasy basketball. He should see some minutes off […]

Luke Kennard Keeps The Threes Coming

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard, who had a team-high 21 points off the bench in Game 1 against the Bucks, was promoted to the starting unit for Wednesday's Game 2, and he didn't disappoint, leading the team in scoring again with 19 points. He went 4-for-6 from downtown and 6-for-13 overall from the field, […]

Pat Connaughton Produces Big Performance Off The Bench

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Pat Connaughton logged a very productive 31 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's Game 2 victory over Detroit, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. He missed only two of his 10 shots from the field, going 2-for-3 from deep. Connaughton was also close to a double-double […]

Bojan Bogdanovic's 23 Points Not Enough On Wednesday

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Bojan Bogdanovic did all he could on Wednesday, which included scoring 10 of his 23 points in the first quarter, but it was not enough in the loss. Bogdanovic rattled in nine of his 21 shot attempts while grabbing eight rebounds with four steals and three assists with four triples […]

DeMar DeRozan Delivers Team-High 31 Points In Defeat

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan totaled a team-best 31 points during Tuesday’s Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The scoring outburst gives him a new season high in six outings versus Denver (including the regular season), as he added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals Tuesday. The Spurs are likely […]

Gary Harris Reels Off 23 Points On Team-High 10 Made Shots

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris appears to have found his offensive rhythm at just the right time, notching a 23-point outing during Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Harris has reeled off back-to-back 20-point showings for the first time all season, last accruing at least 23 points back on Nov. 30. […]

Will Barton Goes Ice Cold From Floor During Victory

Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton was unable to find his shot during Tuesday’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Barton logged a double-double in Game 1, but finished 1-for-10 from the field, including 0-for-6 from three-point range, on Tuesday. He finished with three points, five rebounds and three assists, but has […]

Jamal Murray Heats Up In Fourth Quarter To Spark Win

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray dropped 21 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs. His 24 points finished as a team high, and he shot 8-for-17 from the floor, chipping in four assists and two rebounds. With how in control the Spurs looked for the […]

C.J. McCollum Guides Blazers To 2-0 Series Lead

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum scored a game-high 33 points in Tuesday's win over OKC, which put the team up 2-0 in the series. The 27-year-old guard has been superb in the first couple of games, averaging 28.5 points and shooting close to 43 percent from downtown. He went 12-for-22 from the field […]

Kawhi Leonard Shows His Value With 37 Points In Game 2

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Kawhi Leonard made sure his club was not going to lose Game 2, as he dominated the game at both ends to secure the 29-point win in Game 2 over the Magic. Leonard scored 17 of his team-best 37 points in the third quarter and added four assists with four […]

Kyle Lowry Shows Up For Game 2 With 22 Points

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a lot to prove after his Game 1 dud as he scored 22 points to help secure the 111-82 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Lowry bounced back to connect on 8-for-13 from the floor while adding seven assists with four rebounds and two steals with a block […]

Evan Fournier Puts Up 10 Points Versus Raptors

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier was one of two starters for the Magic to score in double digits (Aaron Gordon, 20 points) in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to the Raptors. Fournier scored 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting with two triples and he added five boards with three assists with a steal in the […]

Hamidou Diallo Ruled Out for Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Diallo is reportedly dealing with right elbow soreness, so he could be sidelined for most of this series. He hasn't seen much playing time lately, so this won't mean too much for fantasy basketball. The […]

Landry Shamet Gets Going In Game 2

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet, who clearly allowed the nerves to get to him in his first career playoff game, did much better in Game 2 of the first-round series against Golden State, finishing Monday's 135-131 win with a game-high plus-15 rating, scoring 12 points in 32 minutes and doing all of his shooting […]

Lou Williams Scores Game-High 36 Points In Huge Comeback

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams notched a game-high 36 points in Monday's Game 2 against Golden State, which ended with his team scoring 85 second-half points to produce a historic comeback in an eventual 135-131 win. Williams played 33 minutes off the bench and shot 13-for-22 from the field while handing out 11 assists. […]

Jimmy Butler Struggles In Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler spent most of the first game of the 76ers/Nets series attacking and scoring at will, as he was Philadelphia’s lone bright spot in a rough Game 1 loss. Many thought it was a sign that Butler would have a dominant series, but on Monday night he was invisible at times, […]

Joe Harris Held To Four Points In Game 2

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris was held to four points on 1-for-4 shooting in Monday’s Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Harris, one of the NBA’s best shooters from long range, missed both of his three-pointers and managed to add just one rebound and a pair of assists. While Harris played well in the […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Scores Just 12 Points In Loss

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Bojan Bogdanovic struggled offensively along with the rest of his squad on Sunday when he scored just 12 points in the 10-point loss in Game 1 to the Celtics. Bogdanovic connected on just 4-for-11 shooting to score just 12 points and he added two steals with two rebounds in 35 […]

Darren Collison Held To Six Points In Game 1

Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison struggled to connect from the floor on Sunday in Game 1 versus the Celtics in the 84-74 loss. Collison connected on just 3-for-11 shooting and added five assists with a rebound while turning the ball over three times. It was a rough night offensively overall for the Pacers, scoring just […]

Eric Gordon Collects 17 Points During Victory

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon went for 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting during Sunday’s win over the Utah Jazz. Gordon shot an efficient 3-for-5 from deep, adding three rebounds and two blocked shots in his 31 minutes. Gordon will remain a three-point asset for the Rockets for as long as they’re alive in the […]

Donovan Mitchell Fails To Record An Assist In Game 1

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell was able to pile up 19 points during Sunday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, but it was his inability to collect an assist that is concerning moving forward. Mitchell was corralled to the tune of a 7-for-18 shooting effort, adding five rebounds and three made triples. But he turned […]

James Harden Notches Double-Double In Game 1 Win

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden went for 29 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds during Sunday’s convincing win over the Utah Jazz. It was a true Hardenian effort, shooting 11-for-26 overall, including 4-for-10 from behind the arc. After a regular season in which he averaged 33.5 points per game against the defensively-stout Jazz, it […]

Pat Connaughton Scores Playoff Career-High 10 Points

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton made his Milwaukee playoff debut in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, collecting 10 points and eight rebounds across a team-high 28 minutes. After three seasons of postseason appearances with Portland, Connaughton scored in double figures for the first time, benefiting from the nature of Milwaukee’s Game 1 […]

George Hill Drops 16 Points Off Bench In Game 1 Win

Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard George Hill collected 16 points as a reserve during Sunday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons, shooting 6-for-11 from the floor. He also added three rebounds and two assists to his stat line, now having reeled off four consecutive outings with a made three dating back to the regular season. Hill is […]

Luke Kennard Collects Team-High 21 Points In Defeat

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard led the way with a team-high 21 points during Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. With the Detroit regulars unable to keep the game close, Kennard played 28 minutes off the bench and shot 8-for-14 from the floor overall, including 4-for-5 from three-point range in his playoff […]

Khris Middleton Drills Quartet Of Triples In Victory

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton collected 14 points during Sunday’s blowout win over the Detroit Pistons, knocking down four threes, while adding five rebounds and four assists. Middleton played just 25 minutes due to the nature of the win, capping his DFS value. Dating back to the regular season, he has knocked down […]

Sterling Brown Dishes Out Team-High Seven Assists

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Sterling Brown made the first postseason start of his career during Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, remaining in the starting five in place of the injured Malcolm Brogdon. All five of Brown’s shot attempts came from behind the arc -- while making three -- as he dished out a team-best […]