NBA Player News
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Duncan Robinson SG | DET
Pistons' Duncan Robinson: Contributes 18 points in win
Robinson provided 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds across 24 minutes during Monday's 110-104 win over Charlotte.
Robinson stepped up as a scorer Monday, trailing only Cade Cunningham for Detroit in a winning effort. Known primarily as a dangerous perimeter threat, Robinson did most of his damage inside the arc, hitting just one three-pointer and snapping a five-game streak of knocking down multiple triples.
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Ace Bailey SG | UTA
Jazz's Ace Bailey: Solid showing in win
Bailey provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 115-111 victory over the Heat.
Bailey served as a solid contributor on the offensive end and has now put up 15-plus points in three of his last four outings. He was also more involved than usual on the glass, performing well above his 3.7-rebound season average. However, Bailey has been a bit shaky from beyond the arc recently, resulting in a 5-for-19 (26.3 percent) skid over this same four-game stretch.
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Kyle Filipowski PF | UTA
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Bounces back with double-double
Filipowski recorded 16 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 23 minutes during Monday's 115-111 victory over Miami.
Filipowski was held to 12 minutes in his previous showing Saturday against the Magic, but he drew more opportunities Monday evening and made a significant impact. He did a good chunk of his damage from the charity stripe where he drilled a season-high eight shots, and he snagged double-digit rebounds for the third time in his last four games. Filipowski should continue to be in the frontcourt mix, though it's becoming difficult to predict when starters such as Jusuf Nurkic and Jaren Jackson will be featured versus giving players like Filipowski and John Konchar chances to show what they can do.
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Brandon Miller SG | CHA
Hornets' Brandon Miller: Paces Charlotte in loss
Miller contributed 24 points (8-18 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 36 minutes during Monday's 110-104 loss to the Pistons.
Miller led the Hornets in scoring, though it wasn't enough to secure a home win. The Alabama product has now knocked down at least one three-pointer in 31 consecutive appearances and has hit multiple triples in 13 of the past 14 contests. While his efficiency can swing night to night, there's no questioning that Miller is a legitimate marksman and a constant threat from beyond the arc.
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Nolan Traore PG | BKN
Nets' Nolan Traore: Secures first career double-double
Traore produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over Chicago.
Traore scored in double figures for a third straight game Monday, but his more impressive achievement came in the assist column. He set a season high with 13 assists, resulting in the first double-double of his young NBA career. Traore has stepped up as a facilitator of late, as he's averaging 5.7 assists in his last seven appearances after dishing out 2.7 assists per game in his first 23 outings of the year.
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Cade Cunningham SG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops 33 points in win
Cunningham amassed 33 points (12-27 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 110-104 win over the Hornets.
Cunningham carried the load Monday with a big performance, leading all scorers and flirting with a triple-double in a Pistons win. The star guard's 27 shot attempts marked his highest total since Dec. 18, when he put up 30 against the Mavericks. Through 46 games this season, Cunningham has reached the 30-point mark 11 times.
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Maxime Raynaud C | SAC
Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Rolls to career night
Raynaud produced 21 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 120-94 loss to the Pelicans.
Raynaud was one of the lone bright spots for the Kings in a blowout loss, as he posted his best scoring night since Dec. 18 while logging just his second double-double since Jan. 1. The big man took full advantage of the absence of Domantas Sabonis (back), with Raynaud's 38 minutes being a career high. He's been heavily involved recently even when Sabonis has been on the court, so look for Sacramento to continue prioritizing the young center's development heading into the All-Star break and beyond.
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Cam Thomas SG | MIL
Bucks' Cam Thomas: Scores four in debut
Thomas finished with four points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 13 minutes during Monday's 118-99 loss to the Magic.
Thomas inked a deal with the Bucks on Sunday after being cut loose by the Nets, and he was cleared for his Milwaukee debut Monday. He scored all four points in the final period, though he was otherwise ineffective in limited chances. Thomas could see more opportunities to make an impact Wednesday as he eases into a new system.
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Mouhamed Gueye PF | ATL
Hawks' Mouhamed Gueye: Ejected vs. Minnesota
Gueye was ejected during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against Minnesota, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He'll exit with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and seven rebounds over 20 minutes.
Gueye's productive night off the bench came to an abrupt end after he and Naz Reid were involved in a heated scuffle at the 11:52 mark of the fourth quarter, resulting in both players being ejected. Onyeka Okongwu, Jock Landale and Asa Newell will handle the post minutes the rest of the way Monday.
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Naz Reid C | MIN
Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Tossed during fourth quarter
Reid was ejected from Monday's game against the Hawks after being assessed a double technical foul, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He registered seven points (3-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 21 minutes prior to departing.
Reid and Mouhamed Gueye got involved in a skirmish to start the fourth quarter, and the officiating crew made the decision to toss both involved parties. Julian Phillips could pick up some extra minutes down the stretch with Reid unavailable.