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March 19, 2022 NBA StatCap: Keep the same energy for Russ

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook came up huge for the floundering Los Angeles Lakers in a much-needed 128-123 win over the Toronto Raptors. The oft-maligned Westbrook made a critical steal with 12.5 seconds stole an inbound pass and proceeded to knock down a three pointer to tie the game at 116 and force the game to overtime. Westbrook also recorded his first triple double since New Year’s Eve, with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. pt rb ast Christian WoodHOU vs. IND 32…

March 18, 2022 NBA StatCap: Career night for Saddiq Bey

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Saddiq BeyDET @ ORL 51 9 4 10-14 3-pt Franz WagnerORL vs. DET 26 5 2 Isaiah StewartDET @ ORL 16 10 1 M. BagleyDET @ ORL 20 11 2 2 stl Saben LeeDET @ ORL 12 1 7 3 stl Moritz WagnerORL vs. DET 16 5 3 Terrence RossORL vs. DET 17 2 2 Mo BambaORL vs. DET 10 12 2 Cory JosephDET @ ORL 13 4 7 Kelly OlynykDET @ ORL 9 3 2 POINTS 1. Saddiq Bey DET 51 2. Franz…

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 17, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Mar 17 Out Collins (finger) has been ruled out of Friday’s game against Memphis, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Trae Young PG Mar 17 Day-To-Day Young is questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a left quad bruise, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Danilo Gallinari PF Mar 17 Day-To-Day Gallinari (biceps) is considered questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT…

March 14, 2022 NBA StatCap: Career-night for KAT

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Karl-Anthony Towns There were several guys that got it done but the night belonged to Karl-Anthony Towns, who dropped a career-high 60 points on the San Antonio Spurs. In addition to the 60-piece, Towns also snagged 17 boards and connected on 7 of his 11 three point attempts. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast K. TownsMIN @ SAS 60 17 3 7-11 3-pt Stephen CurryGSW vs. WAS 47 6 6 7-14 3-pt Trae YoungATL vs. POR 46 6 12 11-11 ft Keldon…

Nets fined $50k by NBA

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The Brooklyn Nets were fined $50,000 by the NBA when Kyrie Irving, who was in attendance at the game as a spectator, entered the team’s locker room. Apparently the moment Kyrie broached that area, it was a violation of both NYC and NBA health and safety protocols.

Durant and Doncic named NBA Players of the Week

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Monday afternoon the NBA announced its week 21 Players of the Week based on games played March 7-13. Kevin Durant was named Eastern Conference POTW,with Luka Doncic taking honors for the Western Conference. It is no coincidence that Kevin Durant’s return jibed with the Nets pulling them selves out their recent tailspin.Durant lead the Nets to a 3-0 week, including a 129-100 shellacking of recently traded forner teammate James Harden’s new the Philadelphia 76ers and a 53-point outburst against the Knicks. Don the week KD averaged 30,7 points, 7.7 rebounds…

March 14, 2022 NBA StatCap

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Brandon King

Who Got it Done Player Spotlight- Kevin Durant No Kyrie Irving ( who was in attendance but not allowed to play due New York’s daft vaccine mandate), no LaMarcus Aldridge, no problem, no Seth Curry was no problem for Kevin Durant. Against the Knicks, Durant scored 53 points in leading the shorthanded Nets to a 110-107 victory. KD shot 19-37 from the floor, the 37 shot attempts were a career high, added 6 rebounds and 9 assists. On the season, Durant is averaging 29.0 points, 7.4 rebounds ans 5.8 assists…

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 14, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Mar 13 Day-To-Day Collins (finger) will be a game-time decision for Monday’s game against Portland, Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Aaron Nesmith SF Mar 9 Out Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out for “a while,” Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Seth Curry SG Mar 13 Day-To-Day Nets head coach Steve Nash suggested that Curry (ankle) could…

March 12, 2022 NBA StatCap: Klay’s best game yet

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Klay Thompson Klay Thompson has his best since he has returned from those severe injuries. Against the Milwaukee Bucks Klay scored 38 points on 15/24 FG , including connecting on 8/14 from the land of three , as well as grabbing 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the Warriors 122-109 victory over the Bucks. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast Josh HartPOR vs. WAS 44 8 6 6-9 3-pt Jordan ClarksonUTA vs. SAC 45 0 2 7-13 3-pt De’Aaron FoxSAC @ UTA 41…

Who will, Who won’t and Who might : March 12, 2022

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Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Aaron Nesmith SF Mar 9 Out Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out for “a while,” Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT LaMarcus Aldridge C Mar 12 Out David Duke Jr. SF Mar 7 Out Brooklyn is viewing Duke as out indefinitely after he suffered a left ankle sprain Sunday while playing for the G League’s Long Island Nets, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports. Ben Simmons PG Mar 6 Out…