NBA Player News
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Darius Garland PG | LAC
Clippers' Darius Garland: Posts 22 points
Garland had 22 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 win over Dallas.
The Clippers got out to a hot start, with Garland making a solid contribution right away. He quieted down while the Mavericks cut into the Clippers' significant lead, but the rest of the team rallied to put the game out of reach. Garland's most glaring deficiency in recent games is in the assist column. The point guard has amassed only 17 assists over the past four games, well below his seasonal average of 6.7 assists per game.
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Brook Lopez C | LAC
Clippers' Brook Lopez: Near double-double
Lopez logged nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 win over the Mavericks.
Lopez grabbed double-digit rebounds for the first time since Feb. 20 but scored in single digits for a third straight game. Over his last 14 appearances, Lopez has averaged 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.2 blocks in 27.1 minutes.
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Kawhi Leonard SF | LAC
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Pours in 34 points in victory
Leonard amassed 34 points (11-19 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 win over the Mavericks.
Although the Clippers blew a huge lead, Leonard's productive night saved the day and powered the team to a critical victory. Leonard has been superb since returning from a one-game absence, averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals over the past nine games. Leonard needs to attend the final three games to qualify for postseason awards, as he's currently three games short with 62 games played.
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Nikola Vucevic C | BOS
Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Lacks polish in victory
Vucevic accumulated two points (1-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 victory over Charlotte.
Vucevic continues to play a backup role for his new team, failing to produce anything of note since returning from injury. In 14 games as a Celtic, he has averaged 9.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes per contest. However, although he has been well below his best, managers may want to consider him for streaming purposes, given Neemias Queta appeared to suffer a hand injury during the win. If Queta misses time, Vucevic could very well find himself in the starting lineup.
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Payton Pritchard PG | BOS
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Serviceable effort Tuesday
Pritchard racked up 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 win over the Hornets.
Pritchard scored double digits for the 12th straight game, albeit only just. With Boston now mostly healthy, Pritchard has reverted to a bench role, although his playing time still reflects that of a starter. While he hasn't necessarily taken any major steps forward this season, Pritchard has become a reliable producer, averaging 16.9 points, 5.1 assists and 2.6 three-pointers through 77 games.
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Derrick White SG | BOS
Celtics' Derrick White: Passive again in victory
White chipped in 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 win over the Hornets.
White continues to serve as the third or fourth option on offense, having attempted no more than seven shot attempts in three of the past four games. A recent lack of defensive production has only added to White's overall decline, as he sits outside the top 150 in seven games over the past two weeks.
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Pat Connaughton SG | CHA
Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Scoreless again in loss
Connaughton ended with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in two minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 loss to the Celtics.
Connaughton failed to score yet again, continuing what has been a season full of disappointment. In fact, the casual NBA fan could be forgiven for not even realizing that he is still in the league. In 41 appearances, Connaughton has averaged just 2.7 points in 7.1 minutes per game.
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Josh Green SF | CHA
Hornets' Josh Green: Muted role continues
Green had three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds across seven minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 loss to the Celtics.
Green played no more than seven minutes for the third time in the past four games, having seemingly moved to the fringe of the rotation. Despite a small amount of defensive upside, Green's lack of offensive versatility makes him a non-factor on that end of the floor.
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Moussa Diabate PF | CHA
Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Outplayed in loss
Diabate notched two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 113-102 loss to the Celtics.
Diabate underwhelmed again, continuing a rough couple of weeks. In seven appearances during that time, he has averaged just 5.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals. While his role as the starting center is safe, his lack of offensive upside could be an issue during the playoffs.
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Bobi Klintman PF | DET
Bobi Klintman: Waived by Detroit
The Pistons waived Klintman on Tuesday.
The 2024 second-rounder will have to explore other opportunities after being let go by the Pistons. Klintman appeared in just 12 regular-season games for Detroit this season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 5.9 minutes per contest.