Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Clears 30 minutes in return
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Finney-Smith (ankle) finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes in Sunday's 118-113 loss to the Bucks.
Finney-Smith faced no restrictions in his return from a four-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, as he took back his spot in the starting five and exceeded his season-long average of 29.1 minutes per game. He paid off for those who streamed him for three-pointers, but Finney-Smith offered little else across the stat sheet. While Finney-Smith should continue to get ample playing time moving forward now that he's healthy again, his low-usage game limits his overall fantasy appeal.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Not listed on injury report
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Finney-Smith (ankle) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Finney-Smith has been able to practice each of the last two days, and he stated after Saturday's workout that he feels ready to play Sunday. He figures to slot back into the starting power forward spot after missing the team's last four games due to a left ankle sprain.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Practices Friday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) was active during Friday's practice, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Finney-Smith has missed the last four games due to a left ankle sprain, though his on-court activity during Friday's practice bodes well for his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucks. If the 31-year-old forward is sidelined, Jalen Wilson, Trendon Watford and Tyrese Martin are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Unavailable Wednesday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is out Wednesday versus Indiana.
Finney-Smith will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday versus Milwaukee, granting an opportunity for extended rest.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Iffy for Wednesday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.
Finney-Smith is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Wednesday due to a sprained left ankle. If Finney-Smith is ultimately downgraded to out, Jalen Wilson should draw another start.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Sitting out Monday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play Monday against the Bulls.
Finney-Smith will be sidelined for a third game in a row due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Pacers.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Remains out Sunday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Finney-Smith missed Friday's loss to Orlando, and the veteran forward will also miss Sunday's contest with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come against the Bulls on Monday on the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Won't play against Orlando
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily Newsreports.
Finney-Smith has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a sprained left ankle. Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams and Trendon Watford are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Finney-Smith's next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Orlando.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Iffy vs. Orlando
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Finney-Smith is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.
The Nets are missing Dennis Schroder (personal) and Cam Thomas (hamstring), while Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable, so the Nets need all the personnel available they can get for Friday. If Finney-Smith is unable to go, Trendon Watford and Tyrese Martin could be in line to see more minutes.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Starting vs. Phoenix
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is starting Wednesday against the Suns, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Finney-Smith was deemed a game-time call for Wednesday's contest, and the veteran will get the starting nod alongside Ben Simmons in the frontcourt. Finney-Smith is averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.3 three-pointers per game this season.
Finney-Smith (ankle) said he'll be a game-time decision against the Suns on Wednesday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Finney-Smith wants to test his ankle in warmups before a decision is made, but he's determined to try to play. The veteran forward is having a solid campaign with averages of 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Tagged as questionable for Wednesday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Finney-Smith is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive matchup due to a left ankle sprain. If the 31-year-old joins Noah Clowney (ankle) on the sideline, Ziaire Williams and Trendon Watford are both candidates for an uptick in playing time, especially if Cameron Johnson (ankle) is ruled out.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Officially out Sunday and Monday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings and Monday's game against the Warriors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Finney-Smith has been playing through a lingering left ankle sprain and will sit out the club's back-to-back set Sunday and Monday. With the 31-year-old sidelined, Ziaire Williams (foot) and Noah Clowney are candidates to handle an increased workload.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable to play Sunday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Finney-Smith has played through a left ankle sprain over the last four games, and over that span he has averaged 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 28.3 minutes per contest. Sunday is the first leg of a back-to-back for the Nets, so Finney-Smith could be held out for one of those two games. If Finney-Smith were to be sidelined, Ziaire Williams or Noah Clowney would be the top candidates to be inserted into the Nets' starting lineup.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Good to go Friday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Finney-Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. Across his last five appearances, Finney-Smith is averaging 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.4 minutes.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Likely to play against Philadelphia
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is now deemed probable for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Finney-Smith has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday despite a sprained left ankle. If the veteran forward is upgraded to available, he would likely make his fourth straight start.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Deemed questionable for Friday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Friday's game against Philadelphia, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Finney-Smith has been dealing with a lingering left ankle sprain that held him out for two games earlier in the season, but he has played in the last three, which is an encouraging sign. However, if Finney-Smith does end up missing time, expect Noah Clowney and Trendon Watford to see extended minutes in his absence.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Available Tuesday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
As expected, Finney-Smith has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up despite a minor ankle sprain. After missing two games, Finney-Smith returned to the starting lineup Friday and totaled 31 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks across two matchups against the Knicks over the weekend.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Expected to play Tuesday
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Finney-Smith is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to a left ankle sprain, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Finney-Smith is expected to continue playing through a minor ankle sprain. After missing two games, Finney-Smith returned to the starting lineup Friday and totaled 31 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks across two matchups against the Knicks over the weekend.
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Scores 15 in return to lineup
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Finney-Smith had 15 points (4-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes during Friday's 124-122 loss to the Knicks.
Finney-Smith returned from a two-game absence and delivered one of his best all-around outings of the season, finishing just two points shy of tying his season-best mark. Even though he's not one of the go-to players on offense, he's finding ways to produce and has scored in double digits in three of his last four appearances, a span during which he's averaging 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting an unsustainable 52.2 percent from deep.
