Category: NBA Basketball

Doncic and Embiid named NBA POTY

Brandon King

Monday the National Basketball Association named thierplpayers of the week for (Week 25) games played April 4-10. Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference POTY, while Luka Doncic took honors for the Western Conference. Eastern Conference- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid did what he needed to do, which is more than cane be said of his bearded co-staar, to make sure the Sixers entered the postseason on a high note. The MVP contender and newly minted scoring champ emphatically lead Philalelphis to a 3-1 week , averaging a whopping 38.7…

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April 10, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Player Spotlight – Victor Oladipo Unfortunately limited to just 41 games over the past two seasons due to right knee injury, Victor Oladipo had his best game in recent memory , looking more like the 2-time All-Star we remember. Oladipo scored 40 points on 13-22 FG, including 5-11 3PA and also grabbing nine rebounds and a pair of helpers in the Heat’s season finale. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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Who will, who won’t and Who might: April 10, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 9 Day-To-Day Williams (back) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Rockets. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 9 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (knee) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Rockets. John Collins PF Mar 31 Out Collins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Juwan Morgan F Apr 10 Out Morgan (COVID-19 protocols) agreed Sunday with the Celtics on a multi-year contract,…

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April 9, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Performers pt rb ast Joel EmbiidPHI vs. IND 41 20 4   14-17 fg Paul GeorgeLAC vs. SAC 23 8 12   6-9 3-pt Brandon ClarkeMEM vs. NOP 20 5 3   10-10 fg James HardenPHI vs. IND 22 4 14 L. WalkerSAS vs. GSW 24 5 2 Dillon BrooksMEM vs. NOP 23 3 5 Ja MorantMEM vs. NOP 21 4 9 J. KumingaGSW @ SAS 18 4 2   2 stl  Oshae BrissettIND @ PHI 20 7 1 T. HaliburtonIND @ PHI 19 1 9 POINTS 1. Joel Embiid PHI…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 9, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 9 Day-To-Day John Collins PF Mar 31 Out Collins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Jayson Tatum SF Apr 8 Day-To-Day Al Horford C Apr 8 Day-To-Day Nik Stauskas G Apr 7 Out Stauskas (ankle) remains out Thursday against the Bucks. Juwan Morgan F Apr 5 Out Robert Williams III C Mar 30 Out Williams is expected to return…

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April 8, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball score 24 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and handed out 9 assists in the Charlotte Hornets 133-117 donkey-kicking of the Chicago Bulls. The second point guard seems to be on the path to super stardom , making his first All-Star Game, as he has helped the Hornets reach the postseason, averaging 20.1 7.6 assists and 6.6 rebounds per contest. k Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 8, 2022 Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 7 Day-To-Day Williams (back) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. John Collins PF Mar 31 Out Collins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Jayson Tatum SF Apr 8 Day-To-Day Al Horford C Apr 8 Day-To-Day Nik Stauskas G Apr 7 Out Stauskas (ankle) remains out Thursday against the Bucks. Juwan Morgan F…

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April 7, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam was big Thursday night, recoding his third career triple-double ( 37 p, 11 r, 12 a) in a 119-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Siakam has helped the Raptors to a surprising 47-33 record, good for the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference, averaging 22.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists on .494/.347/.748 splits. pt rb ast Anthony EdwardsMIN vs. SAS 49 6 8   11-14 ft Nikola JokićDEN vs. MEM 35 16 6   4 stl  Pascal SiakamTOR vs. PHI 37…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 7, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 7 Day-To-Day John Collins PF Mar 31 Out Collins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Nik Stauskas G Apr 5 Out Stauskas is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain. Juwan Morgan F Apr 5 Out Robert Williams III C Mar 30 Out Williams is expected to return within 4-to-6 weeks after…

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April 6, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Kevin Durant Kevin Durant recorded his third triple-double of the season, scoring 32 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing 10 assists in helping lead the Nets to a critical, come-from-behind 110-98 win over the New York Knicks. Falling behind by 21 points early in the third quarter, Durant scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half contributing to a Brooklyn win that pulled them to within one game of seventh-seeded Cleveland. On the season, Durant is averaging 29.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and…

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