Marcus Smart Scores 14 Points With Four Turnovers

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart drew the start on Thursday with Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) sidelined. Smart scored 14 points in his 34 minutes on 6-for-11 shooting with one make from downtown. He added five rebounds and one assist, but the four turnovers hurt owners in this one. Irving could be back […]

Jaylen Brown Keeps Scoring on Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had a decent game against the Sixers on Thursday, hitting two treys to finish with 12 points on 4-for-12 shooting. This makes six double-digit scoring performances since New Year's Eve with only one dud in that span. He helped out with three rebounds, four assists and one steal in his […]

T.J. McConnell Picks up the Slack Against the Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell played well on Thursday despite his four turnovers in 25 minutes. McConnell splashed two buckets from deep against the Celtics as he dropped 15 points on a nice 5-for-8 shooting. He was active on the defensive end in the win, coming away with three steals on the night. McConnell also added […]

Mario Hezonja Solid Off Bench

Orlando Magic shooting guard Mario Hezonja came off the bench on Thursday and led both teams in bench points. He was the only bright spot on the Magic bench, posting a plus-five plus/minus. Hezonja went 5-for-11 from the field for 12 points and added two rebounds, assists and turnovers. He missed on all four of […]

Evan Fournier's Shot Not Dropping Thursday

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier had a below average night against the Cavaliers porous defense. Although he seemed to be in foul trouble throughout the game, he still managed to play his average amount of minutes. He shot 6-for-15 from the field for 17 points and added five rebounds, three assists and a steal. […]

D'Angelo Russell Listed As Probable Friday

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been sidelined since mid-November following knee surgery and is tentatively expected to return Friday night against the Miami Heat. Russell will most likely have a minutes restriction due to the lengthy injury, but his return will bump Spencer Dinwiddie back to the bench. Coach Kenny Atkinson has […]

Kyrie Irving Out Thursday, Marcus Smart Starting

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) will start over the injured point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) in Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Irving was questionable coming into the contest with a sore shoulder, but head coach Brad Stevens has decided to be cautious with their star and sit him out Thursday. Smart was […]

Evan Fournier Looks to Stay Hot Thursday

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier gets a juicy matchup Thursday against a fast-paced, defensively-challenged Cleveland Cavaliers team. After scoring 32 points on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have been locking down opposing shooting guards to the least amount of points over the last 10 games, Fournier gets an easier matchup against the Cavaliers. The […]

Lance Stephenson is Questionable Against Blazers

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Lance Stephenson (illness) is questionable to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. He was left at the team hotel during shootaround and is likely headed towards a game-time decision against the Blazers. Stephenson has been more of an option in deeper leagues but has put together multiple double-double performances over […]

Marcus Smart is Questionable on Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Smart and Kyrie Irving (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday and are both questionable heading into Thursday's contest with the Sixers. The Celtics could be thin at guard if both of them are unable to play. Terry Rozier, Shane […]

Kyrie Irving Questionable Against Sixers

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. He did not practice on Wednesday and also played a season-high 41 minutes in Tuesday's loss to New Orleans. Irving has a 35.4 field goal percentagge over his last five games, so a night off wouldn't be the worst […]

James Harden Will Play Thursday

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Mike D'Antoni expects Harden to play 24-25 minutes. Harden missed seven games and hasn't played since December 31, so it's not surprising to see him with a minutes limit. Gerald Green will be serving […]

James Harden Set to Return Against the Timberwolves

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (hamstring) will return to action on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves but will be on a minutes restriction. Head coach Mike D'Antoni has previously said that Harden will likely be limited to 24 to 25 minutes in his return. The Beard last played on New Year's Eve when he […]

Justin Holiday Goes Missing in Loss

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday was never an efficient scorer and Wednesday was no different. The five-year veteran shot just 2-for-12 from the field, both coming from beyond the arc, and provided no defensive stats in the loss against the Golden State Warriors. On the bright side, Holiday does get steady minutes in the small […]

Zach LaVine Goes Cold From the Field

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could not get himself going Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors after putting up two solid outings following his return from an ACL injury. He shot just 2-for-12 from the field and did not provide much elsewhere in 19 minutes of playing time. The silver lining is that he was aggressive […]

Klay Thompson Has a Monster Night Against the Bulls

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson could not be stopped on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson carried the Warriors to victory, putting up a game-high 38 points on an extremely efficient 12-for-22 shooting from the field. The sharpshooter converted 7-for-13 three-point attempts across his 37 minutes of court time. The 27-year-old added four […]

Lou Williams Struggles in Clippers Win

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams had a difficult night shooting the ball on Wednesday in the Clippers win against the Nuggets. Williams provided 17 points, five assists and four rebounds while shooting 6-for-18 from the field. The 31-year-old struggled to find his shot all game, finishing the night 2-for-8 from deep. While this was […]

Tyreke Evans Records Double-Double Against Knicks

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tyreke Evans posted 23 points in Wednesday night's win over the New York Knicks, though he shot just 9-for-21 from the field and 2-for-7 from three. Evans dished 10 assists and pulled down six rebounds in the victory. The veteran guard has been scoring at an impressive rate over the last […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Does Not Return After Achilles Strain

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Achilles) limped his way to the locker room after a run-in with Russell Westbrook. KCP did not return to the lineup for the rest of the night, with Josh Hart stepping back into the starting lineup. KCP finished the game with 10 points, two assists and two steals in […]

Caris Levert Shoots Poorly on Wendesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Caris Levert had a decent game on Wednesday despite the poor field goal percentage (4-for-11). LeVert knocked down two triples on his way to finishing with 13 points against the Spurs. He didn't do much else, however, adding just two boards and two assists while turning the ball over twice. Considering most […]

Allen Crabbe Puts Up 20 Points In Loss To Spurs

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Allen Crabbe put up a strong effort on Thursday with 20 points and eight rebounds in a losing effort against the Spurs. Crabbe has been an inconsistent player this season for the Nets. When his shot has been on, he can help win them games, but too often he has struggled […]

DeMar DeRozan has Bad Game by his Standards

Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan had an underwhelming performance against the Pistons on Wednesday but still managed to help his team pull out the win. DeRozan scored just 17 points in this one on 7-for-15 shooting with no triples. He added five assists and just two boards in the win but disappointingly turned the […]

C.J. Miles Plays Season-High 25 Minutes

Toronto Raptors guard/forward CJ Miles was feeling it against Detroit on Wednesday, heating up for 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting with five triples in his 25 minutes. Miles did a little bit of everything in this one, filling up the stat sheet with four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one turnover in […]

DeAndre Jordan Out Wednesday As Expected

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. Jordan's ankle is still bothering him, as the swelling has not subsided, and head coach Doc Rivers has not put a timetable on his return. The Clippers will start forward/center Willie Reed again, while forward […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Come Off The Bench

New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (rest) will return Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies but will come off the bench. The Knicks are sticking with the same starters as last game as they use caution with THJ. Hardaway's return will lower Courtney Lee's usage, while Michael Beasley is expected to rarely see […]

Tyler Johnson Will Sit Out Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (ankle) will be in street clothes for Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Johnson suffered an ankle injury Monday against the Chicago Bulls and was doubtful coming into the game. The high-flying forward Derrick Jones will make another start in Johnson's absence but is a risky option for DFS. Instead, […]

Trevor Ariza And Gerald Green Suspended Two Games

The Houston Rockets will be without guard/forwards Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green for the next two games following their involvement in Monday night's incident with the Los Angeles Clippers. Notable players James Harden, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have all avoided discipline from the league. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is the likely candidate to enter the […]

Lonzo Ball Remains Out Wednesday, Unlikely To Play Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will remain on the sideline for Wednesday night's primetime contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ball will miss his second straight game with a knee injury and is in danger of missing a third Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Luke Walton. Tyler […]

Fred VanVleet Sitting Out Against Detroit As A Precaution

The Toronto Raptors are being cautious with guard Fred VanVleet (knee) and he will sit out Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. VanVleet suffered a bruised knee in Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, but it does not appear to be serious. The 18 minutes VanVleet was receiving per game will likely be divided between […]

Jamal Murray Out Against Clippers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (concussion) will miss his first game of his young career Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Murray took a blow to the head from teammate Mason Plumlee in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks and stayed in the game. According to Nuggets writer Harrison Wind, […]