NBA Player News
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Bones Hyland PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Bright spot in loss
Hyland ended Sunday's 122-108 loss to the Hornets with 18 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.
With Anthony Edwards (knee) getting the night off, Hyland stepped up in a big way for Minnesota. Edwards seems to be struggling to get back to 100 percent, making Hyland an intriguing streamer to close out the regular season.
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Miles Bridges PF | CHA
Hornets' Miles Bridges: Strong showing in win
Bridges posted 25 points (10-12 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 122-108 victory over the Timberwolves.
Bridges and LaMelo Ball combined for 60 points in the win as the Hornets improved to 43-36 on the season. Bridges has been hot over his last eight games with 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per contest.
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LaMelo Ball PG | CHA
Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Terrific line in win
Ball finished with 35 points (13-22 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 122-108 victory over the Timberwolves.
Ball reached 35 points for the third time this campaign, finishing three points shy of his season-best mark of 38 points. The Hornets improved to 43-36 with the win and are sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with three games remaining on the schedule.
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Larry Nance Jr. PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Larry Nance: Sees 22 minutes off bench
Nance produced six points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers.
Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf) were given the night off for the front end of this back-to-back set, allowing Nance to pick up some backup center minutes behind Thomas Bryant. Nance has just three appearances to his name over the last two weeks for an average of 12.7 minutes per contest.
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Thomas Bryant C | CLE
Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant: Double-doubles in win
Bryant closed Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.
Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf) were given the night off for the front end of this back-to-back set, allowing Bryant to feature against his former team. If Allen and Mobley get the green light to return Monday against Memphis, Bryant's streaming appeal will take a massive hit.
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Donovan Mitchell SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Notches 38 points in win
Mitchell accumulated 38 points (16-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers.
This was Mitchell's seventh game of the campaign with at least 38 points as the Cavaliers improved to 49-29 on the season. Over his last seven games, he's been a second-round value in nine-category formats with 26.1 points, 4.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes per contest.
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Obi Toppin PF | IND
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Scores 21 points in loss
Toppin chipped in 21 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 loss to the Cavaliers.
Toppin played through a foot issue and took advantage of some extra touches and minutes with Pascal Siakam (ankle) being one of several Pacers sidelined. Toppin has been terrific in limited minutes over his last seven games with 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers per contest.
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Micah Potter PF | IND
Pacers' Micah Potter: Double-doubles in loss
Potter provided 21 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 loss to Cleveland.
Potter had a strong showing for the Pacers with multiple key players sitting out. He's generally a solid streaming option when that is the case. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaging 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 19.0 minutes per contest.
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Jalen Slawson SF | IND
Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Shines in start
Slawson recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 loss to Cleveland.
After sitting out his previous game for two-way eligibility, Slawson was in the starting group Sunday with multiple key players sitting out. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 19.2 minutes per contest.
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Daniel Gafford C | DAL
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Won't return versus Lakers
Gafford (shoulder) won't return to Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Gafford injured his right shoulder early in the fourth quarter and immediately exited toward the locker room in obvious pain. He will finish Sunday's game with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 20 minutes. The Mavericks will next play Tuesday versus the Clippers, and if Gafford can't suit up for that contest, Marvin Bagley should be considered the favorite to replace him in the starting lineup.