NBA Player News
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Kristaps Porzingis C | GS
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Racks up four stocks in 23 minutes
Porzingis registered 11 points (4-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 120-99 loss to the Celtics.
Porzingis was locked in on the defensive end, racking up two swats within the first minute of play, and he finished with four stocks in just 23 minutes of play. The Warriors close out the week with a Friday-Saturday back-to-back set, so managers will need to be on alert for a potential maintenance day for the 30-year-old veteran.
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De'Anthony Melton SG | GS
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Held to five points on nine shots
Melton closed with five points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 120-99 loss to the Celtics.
Melton couldn't get anything going against the Celtics' No. 1-rated defense, and he's headed for another tough matchup Friday against the Pistons, who rank in the top three in defensive efficiency. That game will also be the first of a back-to-back set, so there's a chance Melton will get hit with a maintenance day.
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Aaron Wiggins SG | OKC
Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Chips in 17 points in win
Wiggins logged 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 38 minutes during the Thunder's 121-92 win over the Nets on Wednesday.
Wiggins drew the start for Wednesday's game due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf). The former was quiet in the first half but came alive out of halftime, scoring 13 of his 17 points in the third quarter. It was Wiggins' first game of double-digit points since March 3 against the Bulls and his third in 14 games since the All-Star break, all of which were games he started in. As a starter this season, the fifth-year pro has averaged 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks over 29.4 minutes per game.
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Brandin Podziemski SG | GS
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Struggles with shot in loss
Podziemski ended Wednesday's 120-99 loss to the Celtics with 10 points (1-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes.
Podziemski couldn't get his shot to drop and finished with a minus-11 plus/minus rating in the blowout loss. The Warriors have now dropped six of their past seven games, and it'll be tough for them to right the ship Friday with a matchup against the 48-18 Pistons.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SG | OKC
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Extends 20-point streak
Gilgeous-Alexander posted 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-5 FT), six assists, three rebounds and three steals over 26 minutes during the Thunder's 121-92 win over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Thunder dominated Wednesday's game, resulting in Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the starters sitting for the entire fourth quarter. Even with the reduced playing time, the reigning MVP needed just nine field-goal attempts to reach the 20-point threshold, extending his NBA streak of 20-plus-point games to 130. Coming off a back-to-back set, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will get two days of rest before their next game against the Wizards on Saturday.
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Ivica Zubac C | IND
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Suffers head contusion
Zubac is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a head contusion.
Zubac was hit in the face and promptly went back to the locker room with just under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Pacers should provide an update on Zubac before the contest concludes, but it's possible that his night is over. Zubac was listed as questionable heading into Wednesday's game due to low back soreness before he was ultimately cleared to play.
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Clint Capela C | HOU
Rockets' Clint Capela: Sliding back to bench
Capela will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Capela made a spot start last time out, but with Alperen Sengun back in the fold Wednesday, Capela will shift to a reserve role. In his last 26 appearances off the bench, Capela is averaging 4.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 13.8 minutes.
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Walter Clayton Jr. PG | MEM
Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Won't start Wednesday
Clayton won't start Wednesday's game against Denver.
With Ty Jerome (shoulder) back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Clayton will retreat to the second unit. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.4 points, 6.4 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Noah Clowney PF | BKN
Nets' Noah Clowney: Exits early Wednesday
Clowney won't return to Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a right wrist sprain. He'll finish with three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across eight minutes.
Clowney logged just under eight minutes in the first quarter and won't play in the final three due to the wrist injury. Danny Wolf and Chaney Johnson are candidates to see increased burn while Clowney is sidelined. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Knicks.
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Spencer Jones SF | DEN
Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Back in starting five Wednesday
Jones is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Jones will draw the start Wednesday due to the absences of Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring). In 35 starts this season, Jones is averaging 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 28.0 minutes.