NBA Player News
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Karl-Anthony Towns C | NY
Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Strong on glass in loss
Towns racked up 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-100 loss to the Thunder.
Towns got involved offensively late in the game, but by the time he was doing damage near the rim, it was too late for the Knicks to mount a comeback. Towns continues to leave a mark on both ends of the court, and the 18 boards he grabbed Sunday were his best output in that category since the beginning of February. He has posted 20.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per game in 14 appearances since the beginning of February.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Doubtful for Monday
Queta is doubtful for Monday's game against the Hawks with a right thumb sprain.
The injury likely isn't a major concern for Queta, who may just be in line for a maintenance day as the Celtics enter the second leg of a back-to-back set. Assuming Queta ends up sitting out Monday, Luka Garza and Amari Williams will likely absorb most of the minutes at center.
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Leads frontcourt in loss
Porzingis amassed 23 points (8-14 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-93 loss to the Nuggets.
Porzingis' imposing presence and floor-stretching ability have given the Warriors a nightly mismatch against most teams, and he came through again despite facing Nikola Jokic. Porzingis drained all five of his three-point attempts during the defeat and played at the top of the key frequently, leaving Gui Santos and Draymond Green to handle most of the rebounding duties. The Warriors need all the help they can get at the wing position, and Porzingis will likely continue to fill the gaps there until the team's injury situation improves.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs fifth double-double in a row
Jokic accumulated 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 116-93 win over the Warriors.
Jokic was at his customary best as he aided a rally that erased an early lead compiled by the Warriors. Jokic's exemplary numbers over the past two weeks have propelled Denver to a six-game win streak. He's averaged 25.2 points, 16.4 rebounds and 14.0 assists during the five-game run of double-doubles.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Won't return Sunday
Post won't return to Sunday's game due to right foot soreness, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Post left the game in the second half and will not return. He saw limited action before exiting, totaling two rebounds and a steal in four minutes. The injury puts his status for Wednesday's game against the Spurs in question.
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Heads to locker room Sunday
Post exited Sunday's game against the Nuggets for the locker room due to an apparent right lower leg injury, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Post came into Sunday's contest dealing with a right foot issue, and it appeared as if he rolled his right ankle before exiting the game. He should be considered questionable at best to return until any further update is given.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Full stat line in win
Sengun supplied 36 points (12-23 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocks across 32 minutes in Sunday's 134-102 win over the Pelicans.
Sengun delivered an efficient performance, especially from beyond the arc, while stuffing the stat sheet in Sunday's blowout victory. The star big man led all players in scoring, reaching the 30-point threshold for the third time over his last four outings and for the 10th time this season. He also tied his season high in triples made and secured his 32nd game with a double-double or better on the campaign. Additionally, the 23-year-old center dominated on the defensive end, chipping in at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for a fourth straight game.
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Nets 17 points with eight boards
Queta contributed 17 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 114-99 victory over the Hornets.
Queta attempted just his sixth three-pointer of the season in this one, but it ended like the previous five -- with a miss. While he regularly brings donuts to the three-point category, he's still been flirting with top-75 value on the season thanks to his solid output in rebounding (8.3), shot blocking (1.3) and field goal percentage (64).
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Quinten Post C | GS
Warriors' Quinten Post: Good to go
Post (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Post missed the last three games due to right foot injury management, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. In his last five games, he posted averages of 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Mark Williams C | PHO
Suns' Mark Williams: Remains out for Monday
Williams (foot) remains out for Monday's game against Memphis.
Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, and although his recent participation in 5-on-5 drills suggests he might be nearing a return, he won't be in the lineup versus Memphis. With the 24-year-old out again, Oso Ighodaro will presumably remain in the starting lineup.