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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Records double-double in victory
Donovan Clingan produced 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 98-93 win over Sacramento.Clingan finished with his seventh double-double of the season in the low-scoring affair, taking advantage of Sacramento's current woes at the center position. Although he endured a rocky return after a three-game absence, the second-year pro roared back to life with a 19-point outing in the front end of the two-game set against the Kings, and posted another big number Saturday night.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Extends range behind the arc
Donovan Clingan finished with 19 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-13 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Thursday's 134-133 overtime win over the Kings.Clingan was impressive overall against Sacramento. The Connecticut product is known for hitting the glass and protecting the rim, which he did Thursday to the tune of eight boards and two blocks. He also sank a pair of three-pointers, which is huge for Portland's offense. If Clingan can draw rim protectors to the arc, it will open more space for his teammates to drive.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Brings defense in return
Donovan Clingan (lower leg) recorded three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes Sunday in the Portland Trail Blazers' 136-131 win over the Warriors.Portland plugged Clingan back into the starting five after he had missed the previous three contests due to a left lower leg contusion, but he wasn't asked to handle heavy minutes while interim head coach Tiago Splitter occasionally turned to either Sidy Cissoko or Jerami Grant to serve as small-ball centers when Clingan and top backup Robert Williams were off the court. Clingan was still able to make an impact in the defensive categories and on the glass during his time on the floor, but he continued to remain relatively uninvolved on offense. He's maintaining a modest 15 percent usage rate for the season and has reached double figures in scoring in just eight of his 22 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Will play Sunday
Donovan Clingan (leg) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Warriors, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.Clingan is set to return from a three-game absence, which could result in Jerami Grant heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Robert Williams, Duop Reath and Yang Hansen.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Sunday
Donovan Clingan (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.Clingan will look to snap a three-game absence due to a lower leg contusion. If the second-year center is cleared to play, Kris Murray is expected to slide back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances, Clingan has averaged 9.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Could return Sunday
Donovan Clingan (leg) is trending toward being available for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of the Portland Trail Blazers' official site reports.Clingan has missed the Trail Blazers' last three games due to a lower leg contusion, but there is optimism that the second-year center will be cleared to return Sunday. Kris Murray would likely revert to a bench role if Clingan is given the green light to play against Golden State.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Ruled out for Thursday
Donovan Clingan (leg) won't play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans.Thursday will mark a third straight absence for Clingan, whose next chance to return comes Sunday against the Warriors. With Robert Williams (illness) and Yang Hansen (face) iffy for Thursday, Duop Reath could be thrust into a heavy workload at center.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Not playing Sunday
Donovan Clingan (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.Clingan will miss a second consecutive game due to a lower-leg contusion, which means Robert Williams and Duop Reath are slated for increased roles during Sunday's road game. Clingan's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Pelicans.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Listed as questionable
Donovan Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.Clingan remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against Detroit. If the big man is unable to suit up, the Portland Trail Blazers could again rely on Robert Williams and Duop Reath to fill the void at center.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Won't play Friday
Donovan Clingan (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Detroit.With Clingan unavailable, Robert Williams and Duop Reath will have the opportunity for some extended minutes, and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. For now, Clingan should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Memphis.