Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Matches career high with 20 points
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Marshall accumulated 20 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 134-127 loss to the Pacers.
Marshall received additional playing time, surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this season. The fifth-year pro was only averaging 3.3 points through the first seven games of the season, so his elevated total was unexpected. For now, fantasy managers should consider this line as an outlier performance.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Records five assists
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Marshall closed with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 21 minutes during Sunday's 108-85 win over the Magic.
Marshall dished out a season-best mark of five assists in the win. The veteran forward has had a minimal impact in fantasy leagues through six games this season, averaging 3.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 18.5 minutes.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Snags two steals
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Marshall amassed four points (0-3 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 120-114 win over the Timberwolves.
Marshall had a limited offensive impact Tuesday, although his small-scale versatility is still symbolic of his game. He remains Dallas' top forward off the bench.
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Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Coming off bench
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Marshall isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Marshall struggled from the field in Monday's exhibition against Memphis, going 4-for-11 in 21 minutes as a starter. He'll shift to a reserve role Thursday alongside Daniel Gafford, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dereck Lively draw starts in the frontcourt.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Leads bench with 16 points
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Marshall recorded 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Monday's 97-89 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Marshall turned in an efficient shooting performance, scoring nine of his 16 points from beyond the arc. He had an inconsistent series at best, as he was held to five points in two of his team's four matchups on the way to being swept.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Good to go
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Marshall (shoulder) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Lakers, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Marshall was questionable due to a bruised shoulder, but he is feeling good enough to play through it. As a result, the veteran will be available to provide depth at forward if called upon.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Questionable for Sunday
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Marshall (shoulder) is questionable to face the Lakers on Sunday.
Marshall is a fringe rotation player for the Pelicans these days, averaging 14.8 minutes over his last four appearances with 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Won't play against Golden State
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Marshall (shoulder) is out for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
After logging just four minutes Thursday, Marshall has been ruled out for the second leg of New Orleans' back-to-back Friday due to a left shoulder contusion. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Good to go Thursday
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Marshall (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Marshall will be returning from a two-game absence, but there's no word of any restrictions. In his last eight appearances, Marshall averaged 21.5 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Questionable for Thursday
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Marshall (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Marshall has missed the past two games for New Orleans, and that number could hit three Thursday in the first game of a back-to-back set. If he's out again, there will be more minutes available for Dyson Daniels.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Unavailable Tuesday
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Marshall (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Marshall's left shoulder contusion will sideline him Tuesday, while New Orleans' bench is at risk of being thin with Dyson Daniels (knee soreness) getting downgraded to questionable. Marshall's next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday versus Sacramento.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Considered doubtful for Tuesday
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Marshall is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Portland due to a left shoulder contusion.
Marshall is at risk of missing his second consecutive contest after exiting Friday's 111-109 loss to San Antonio with the injury. His expected absence Tuesday could open up some extra playing time on the second unit for Jose Alvarado and Dyson Daniels.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Questionable for Sunday
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Marshall (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Marshall left Friday's loss to the Spurs early and didn't return after suffering a right shoulder injury. If he's ruled out Sunday, Larry Nance, Jordan Hawkins and Matt Ryan would be candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench versus Phoenix.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Leads bench in balanced outing
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Marshall had 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 114-101 victory over the Pistons.
Marshall led all Pelicans bench players in scoring while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and finishing two boards shy of a double-double in a winning effort. Marshall, who also connected on a quartet of threes Sunday, matched his season high in threes made while posting his second game with at least 10 points and eight rebounds.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Records 19 points off bench
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Marshall racked up 19 points (7-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Friday's 103-95 victory over the 76ers.
Marshall's scoring output was his highest of the campaign despite the fact that he played fewer minutes than his season average. He accomplished the feat thanks to his red-hot shooting stroke, as he drained all four of his three-point attempts and went 7-for-8 from the field overall. Marshall had scored six points or fewer in five of his previous six games coming into Friday, so there's no need to seek him out on the fantasy waiver wire for the time being.
The NBA suspended Marshall on Sunday for one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during Friday's win over the Pelicans. Marshall will serve his suspension during Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Marshall, Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic were all suspended for one game, while Jose Alvarado and Thomas Bryant drew three-game suspensions for their involvement in the incident that occurred with just 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Marshall's next chance to play will come Tuesday in New York, while Larry Nance and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are candidates for increased roles off the bench in Marshall's absence.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Will play Saturday
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Marshall (back) is available to face the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Marshall is set to return to the rotation after a two-game absence due to a back injury, and he should handle his regular playing time off the bench. He's averaging 16.9 minutes, 4.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Iffy against Portland
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Marshall (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Marshall is in danger of missing his third straight game Saturday due to back spasms. If Marshall is ruled out, Dyson Daniels and Herbert Jones are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Questionable for Friday
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Marshall (back) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
Marshall missed Wednesday's game, and his minutes were divvied up between Trey Murphy and Larry Nance. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Friday night.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Iffy with back spasms
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Marshall is questionable for Wednesday against the Clippers due to lower back spasms.
Marshall's absence isn't likely to have a fantasy impact since he's averaged just 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 18.0 minutes over his last two games. However, it would likely result in a few more minutes for players like Larry Nance and Cody Zeller, as well as starters Zion Williamson (foot) and Jonas Valanciunas, assuming Williamson can play.
