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  • Tyson Etienne PG | BKN

    Nets' Tyson Etienne: Logs team-high 20 points in finale

    Etienne ended with 20 points (6-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 loss to the Raptors.

    Etienne enjoyed a larger role with the parent club this season, appearing in 24 games. He made the most of his opportunity in the season finale, as the team elected to clear the bench and give the backups the court. The guard had a productive season in the G League this season with the Long Island Nets. Although his six-foot frame is undersized for the league, he continued to develop his game after shooting inconsistencies hindered his progress as a rookie. It's anyone's guess what Brooklyn's roster will look like next season, but Etienne is probably scheduled for backup duty at best.

  • Brandon Ingram SF | TOR

    Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Flirts with double-double

    Ingram chipped in 25 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 32 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 victory over Brooklyn.

    The Raptors limited Ingram to just 32 minutes in the regular season finale, and one more rebound would have earned him his third double-double of the season. After enduring six long seasons with the Pelicans, Ingram finally gets another chance to return to the playoffs. He has played in only 10 playoff games over his 10-year career, all of which came during his tenure with New Orleans. Ingram has been a top-notch contributor for Toronto and stayed healthy, averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.8 steals over 77 games.

  • RJ Barrett SG | TOR

    Raptors' RJ Barrett: Posts team-high 26 points

    Barrett chipped in 26 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 victory over the Nets.

    Barrett's status was up in the air earlier in the day, but he took the court and helped the Raptors clinch a playoff berth in the lopsided victory. The Raptors have made the playoffs despite a slew of injuries throughout the regular season. Barrett endured a whopping 25 games lost to injury, and the lengthy absences of Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) and Jakob Poeltl also posed challenges. Although Quickley left the game with a hamstring issue, Barrett and the rest of the first unit are healthy as they prepare to take on the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.

  • Jericho Sims C | MIL

    Bucks' Jericho Sims: Posts 15 points in season finale

    Sims totaled 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 loss to Philadelphia.

    Sims returned the starting lineup for the final game of the season. Sims averaged 5.0 points and 5.5 rebounds during his first full season with Milwaukee, and his future with the team is far from certain. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and if the Bucks choose to unload Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), the team might be able to put together a better offer. The team has Myles Turner locked into a four-year, 108.9M deal, so Sims would likely be destined for backup duty if he remained in Milwaukee.

  • AJ Green SG | MIL

    Bucks' AJ Green: Sets team record in finale

    Green notched 19 points (7-16 FG, 5-14 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 loss to Philadelphia.

    Green sank five shots beyond the arc and overtook Bucks Hall-of-Famer Ray Allen with 232 career three-pointers, setting a team record in the category. The Bucks locked in the fourth-year pro to a four-year, $45M deal back in October, and the Northern Iowa product is expected to helm Milwaukee's backcourt for the foreseeable future. Green played 78 games this season, averaging 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists. The sharpshooter also averaged 7.1 three-point attempts per game with a conversion rate of 41.9 percent.

  • Cormac Ryan SG | MIL

    Bucks' Cormac Ryan: Leads with 22 points in finale

    Ryan contributed 22 points (8-20 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 loss to Philadelphia.

    Although Ryan's shot was slightly off, his 20 shot attempts and agile assist total earned him the first double-double of his NBA career. The UNC rookie has performed quite well since moving to the parent club last month, and he made the most of his two starting opportunities with averages of 25.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals over the two-game span. The Bucks will experience a major shake-up from top to bottom in the offseason, and Ryan will likely be part of a youth-based rebuild.

  • 76ers' Andre Drummond: Double-double in season finale

    Drummond registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 victory over Milwaukee.

    Drummond finished the regular season with a double-double, logging 22 minutes of court time after the team sent Adem Bona to the bench. Bona's benching seems to indicate that the youngster will be expected to lead the way under the basket against the Magic on Tuesday, as there is no timetable for Embiid's (abdomen) return from appendicitis. Even if Bona starts, Drummond's extensive postseason experience will come in handy against stalwart big men like Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter. Drummond averaged 6.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 blocked shots during his 14th pro season.

  • Quentin Grimes SG | PHI

    76ers' Quentin Grimes: Hits for 20 points from bench

    Grimes ended with 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 win over Milwaukee.

    With most of the first unit taking a seat in the second half, Grimes was able to take over the backcourt and show his stuff. Grimes would likely be a starter for most teams in the league, and he displayed his playmaking in 19 starting appearances this season. We may not see much from Grimes in Tuesday's Play-In Game against Orlando, but he'll provide solid second-unit support when needed. Grimes finishes the regular season with averages of 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 0.9 steals over 75 games played.

  • Tyrese Maxey PG | PHI

    76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Pulled early in easy win

    Maxey produced 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 win over Milwaukee.

    Maxey put together a team-leading 21 points with only 27 minutes of court time. The 76ers wisely let Maxey sit after a productive first half, as the team needs the elite point guard at his best in Tuesday's Play-In Game against Orlando. Maxey enjoyed a spectacular sixth season, averaging 28.3 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals over 70 games.

  • Joe Ingles SG | MIN

    Timberwolves' Joe Ingles: Double-double in win

    Ingles chipped in 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 132-126 victory over the Pelicans.

    Ingles drew the start Sunday and contributed across the board, knocking down three triples and reaching the 10-rebound mark to record his first double-double of the season. It was a positive way for the veteran to close the regular season after playing a limited role in the Timberwolves' rotation, as he'll finish averaging 1.5 points and 1.3 assists in 5.7 minutes across 27 appearances.

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