Tag: NBA basketball

March 31, 2022 NBA StatCap: Big nights for Deebo and Giannis

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight Giannis Antetokounmpo and DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan and Giannis Antetokounmpo both cam through with big games that both of their teams needed. The Bulls have been in a semi-free fall in the Eastern Conference, potentially flirting with the play-in and needed a win against the Clippers, with Zach LaVine struggling , only shooting 4-15 on the evening, DeRozan picked up the slack, dropping 50 points, including making 2/3 free-throws to send the game to OT and then scoring ten more in the extra frame…

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Wizards get 127-110 win over Orlando Magic

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From Jackson Filyo at washingtonwizards.com FINAL: WIZARDS 127 | MAGIC 110 BOX SCORE | PHOTOS | HIGHLIGHTS The Wizards defeated the Magic 127-110 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington was playing in the second game of a back-to-back and has now won three of its last four games. Kristaps Porzingis scored 13 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and finished the night 11-18 (.611) from the field, 3-6 (.500) from 3-point range and 10-13 (.769) from the free throw line.  Porzingis has now scored 30-plus points twice and led…

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March 29, 2022 NBA StatCap: PG returns in big way

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Paul George Paul George returned to the Clipper lineup after being sidelined for the last three months due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. George scored 34 points, including a 20-point explosion in the third quarter in helping the Clippers dig themselves out of a 25-point hole in a 121-115 win over the Utah Jazz. George shot 10/20 from the flor. including 6-9 from downtown, added 6 assists, two rebounds and was a + 15 on the evening. Performers pt…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 29, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Mar 29 Day-To-Day Danilo Gallinari PF Mar 29 Day-To-Day Skylar Mays SG Mar 27 Out Mays (illness) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Pacers, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his strained right foot within the next couple days. His status will be updated in 10-to-14 days. Boston Celtics…

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March 28, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Dejonte Murray Dejonte Murray dropped 33 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists in a 123-120 win over the Houston Rockets. Murray has been getting some buzz as Most Improved Player (MIP), as he has improved his scoring ( from 15.7 to 21.0) rebounds ( 7.1 to 8.3) , assists ( 5.4 to 9.3) , and steals ( 1.5 to 2.1) , all of which are career marks. pt rb ast Dejounte MurraySAS @ HOU 33 7 11   2 stl , 2 blk Drew EubanksPOR vs.…

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March 27, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Performers pt rb ast LaMelo BallCHO @ BRK 33 7 9   7-12 3-pt Joel EmbiidPHI @ PHO 37 15 3   3 stl , 2 blk Jayson TatumBOS vs. MIN 34 5 6 LeBron JamesLAL @ NOP 39 9 5   7-13 3-pt Jaylen BrownBOS vs. MIN 31 10 2 Chris PaulPHO vs. PHI 19 4 14 Luka DončićDAL vs. UTA 32 10 5 M. BagleyDET vs. NYK 27 7 0   11-14 fg K. Caldwell-PopeWAS vs. GSW 22 4 3   2 blk Brandon IngramNOP vs. LAL 26 7…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 27, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Danilo Gallinari PF Mar 27 Day-To-Day Gallinari (elbow) didn’t practice Sunday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Mar 26 Day-To-Day Skylar Mays SG Mar 25 Out Mays has been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the Warriors due to a non-COVID illness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address…

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March 26, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Nikola JokićDEN vs. OKC 35 12 8   13-15 fg G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ MEM 30 11 4   4 blk CJ McCollumNOP vs. SAS 32 6 4 A. ŞengünHOU @ POR 27 7 3 Pascal SiakamTOR vs. IND 23 6 7   3 stl  Scottie BarnesTOR vs. IND 19 6 7 D. MeltonMEM vs. MIL 24 3 2   6-9 3-pt Darius GarlandCLE vs. CHI 28 6 5   2 stl  Jose AlvaradoNOP vs. SAS 23 5 5 Davion MitchellSAC @ ORL 22 7 9 POINTS 1. Nikola…

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March 25, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight –Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, grabbed 10 boards, handed out 3 assists to go along with 2 steals and 2 blocks in the Wizards 100-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Porzingis has looked good since arriving in the nation’s capital, averaging 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.6 on .486/.318/.873 splits. pt rb ast Trae YoungATL vs. GSW 33 4 15   2 stl  James HardenPHI @ LAC 29 15 7   11-11 ft Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. NYK 30 7 7 Klay ThompsonGSW @ ATL…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 25, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Skylar Mays SG Mar 25 Out Mays has been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the Warriors due to a non-COVID illness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Mar 25 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Warriors, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his…

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