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  • Kings' Daeqwon Plowden: Posts 16 points as fill-in

    Plowden notched 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 victory over the Bulls.

    Plowden drew his second start of the season, filling the slot left by DeMar DeRozan (illness). While DeRozan should return soon, Plowden represents a key piece of the youth movement that will become the Kings' focus as they recover from a lost season. His promotion to the parent club will likely be a permanent one, as he's well under the cutoff for his two-way contract. He's in a perfect spot to break his elongated stint in the G League and has a shot at earning a full-time roster spot this season.

  • Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Records double-double in victory

    Raynaud supplied 26 points (10-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.

    Raynaud recorded his 14th double-double of the season during the win. The rookie's excellent play under the basket has heightened trade rumors swirling around Domantas Sabonis (knee), who may have played his last game with the Kings. Wth Precious Achiuwa assuming a larger role during Keegan Murray's (ankle) absence, Drew Eubanks is currently Raynaud's only competition until Dylan Cardwell (ankle) is cleared to suit up.

  • Malik Monk SG | SAC

    Kings' Malik Monk: Explodes for season-high 30 points

    Monk contributed 30 points (11-24 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 victory over the Bulls.

    Monk had a brilliant outing during the decisive win, helping to fill the gap left by DeMar DeRozan's (illness) absence. Monk's 30-point effort was the best scoring result of the season for the ninth-year pro, who was at risk of fading into the woodwork as the team explored the bench for options as they look to the future. Monk ended that trend with 30 minutes against the Pelicans and a resounding tour de force against the shorthanded Bulls. Monk will probably be wearing another jersey next season, but nights like this will certainly drive his stock up in free agency.

  • Luke Kennard SG | LAL

    Lakers' Luke Kennard: Stays hot from long range

    Kennard finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 110-97 victory over the Knicks.

    The 29-year-old wing continues to make an impact from the second unit for the Lakers. Kennard has drained multiple three-points in six straight games, averaging 11.8 points, 2.8 threes, 2.5 boards and 2.2 assists in 24.7 minutes while shooting a blistering 56.7 percent (17-for-30) from beyond the arc.

  • Austin Reaves SG | LAL

    Lakers' Austin Reaves: Big game at both ends of court

    Reaves totaled 25 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-97 victory over the Knicks.

    It was Reaves' best scoring effort since Feb. 20, when he hit for 29 points against the Clippers, while the four combined steals and blocks tied his season high. Over 10 games since returning to the starting five following the All-Star break, the fifth-year guard is averaging 18.1 points, 3.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks.

  • Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 24 against Lakers

    Brunson recorded 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and seven assists across 42 minutes during Sunday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers.

    After scoring a combined 25 points over the prior two games, Brunson returned to his usual level of offense, although he did see his streak of three straight games with double-digit assists come to an end. In 10 games since the All-Star break, the 29-year-old point guard is averaging 21.8 points, 8.4 assists, 4.0 boards and 2.3 threes.

  • Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Big double-double in Sunday's loss

    Towns totaled 25 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers.

    The double-double was the sixth straight for Towns -- technically they'd be dozen-dozens, as he has at least 12 points and rebounds in all six -- and his NBA-leading 45th of the season. Over 10 games since the All-Star break, the veteran center is averaging 19.7 points, 12.1 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.0 steals.

  • James Harden PG | CLE

    Cavaliers' James Harden: Double-double against Boston

    Harden finished Sunday's 109-98 loss to the Celtics with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds and 10 assists over 38 minutes.

    It was the 17th double-double of the season for Harden, and his third in 10 games as a Cavalier. Since joining his sixth NBA team in 17 seasons, the 36-year-old guard is averaging 19.1 points, 8.1 assists, 5.0 boards and 2.9 threes.

  • Evan Mobley PF | CLE

    Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Productive in Sunday's loss

    Mobley supplied 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 31 minutes during Sunday's 109-98 loss to the Celtics.

    The 24 points represented Mobley's best scoring output since Jan. 23, when he dropped 29 points in Sacramento. The fifth-year big looks to be fully recovered from the calf strain that cost him the last seven games before the All-Star break, and over the last four games he's averaged 20.5 points, 9.5 boards, 2.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 threes in 31.8 minutes.

  • Kings' Russell Westbrook: Triple-doubles in win

    Westbrook totaled 23 points (7-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT, 12 assists, 11 rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.

    Westbrook continued his run of strong play Sunday, putting together arguably his best performance of the season. It was the first time Westbrook had recorded at least 10 rebounds since Dec. 21 and his first triple-double since Dec. 8. Adding to the impressiveness of the feat is the fact Westbrook joined Chris Webber as the only players in Kings franchise history to record a 20-plus point triple-double with zero turnovers.

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