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• Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Struggles on offense Saturday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Zubac had nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 105-92 loss to Oklahoma City. Zubac has scored in single digits in two of his last three appearances, and even though this was a subpar outing for the big man, the fact that he's scored at least 20 points in four of his six games is noteworthy. The big man is enjoying more responsibility on offense with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, but the former has been up to the challenge. Zubac is averaging 17.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game to open the campaign. Additionally, this was his fifth consecutive game with double-digit rebounds.

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• Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Bounces back with double-double

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Zubac had 22 points (9-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 loss to the Suns. The difference for Zubac is significant when Kai Jones doesn't contribute, but the veteran center is in for a long season if he is forced to carry such a heavy load. Zubac is far more accustomed to 25 minutes on the floor, and the lack of support should be concerning for managers who depend on his production. He's handling the extra burden fine so far, but reduced minutes in back-to-back games should be expected.

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• Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Slight regression in loss

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Zubac supplied six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-105 loss to the Trail Blazers. Although Zubac recorded 12 rebounds, his scoring took a bit of a dip after a strong start to the season. Kai Jones was able to log more time in this game, which changes Zubac's outlook to a degree. The team is still shallow at the position, but competition from the second unit is increasing, and Zubac is unaccustomed to logging 30-plus minutes every night.

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• Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Extends 20-point streak

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Zubac registered 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 win over Golden State. Zubac has been one of the most surprising performers to start the 2024-25 season. The big man has embraced a bigger role on offense and has taken full advantage of the opportunity, scoring at least 20 points in each of his first three games -- something he'd previously never achieved in his career. It wouldn't be a stretch to consider Zubac as one of the Clippers' main offensive weapons right now. Even though his numbers will eventually regress, he's making a big impact as a two-way threat for Los Angeles.

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• Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Huge double-double Saturday

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Zubac recorded 24 points (11-17 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and a block across 39 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 win over the Nuggets. Zubac made personal history with his excellent performance Saturday, as he's scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. The big man is enjoying a bigger role on offense with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, and until Leonard is ready to handle his regular workload upon his return, Zubac could continue to operate as the Clippers' third-best offensive weapon behind James Harden and Norman Powell. This should translate into a substantial uptick in his fantasy appeal, as Zubac hasn't averaged more than 11.7 points per game in any of his previous eight seasons in The Association.

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