Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Strikes for 20 in comeback win
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Champagnie closed Friday's 116-112 win over the Clippers with 20 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes.
The Spurs were down by 25 points early in the third quarter, but Champagnie was one the players who stepped up down the stretch to erase the deficit. The fourth-year forward has scored in double digits in six of his last seven games, averaging 14.6 points, 5.9 boards, 3.6 threes, 1.9 assists and 1.6 combined steals and blocks during that span while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor and a sizzling 54.3 percent (25-for-46) from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Iffy for Friday
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Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to right knee soreness, per Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com.
Champagnie is in danger of missing the second half of a back-to-back set after picking up a knee issue during Thursday's win over the Pistons. The fourth-year wing has been on a heater lately, scoring in double figures in five of his last six outings while shooting a blistering 52.6 percent from deep during that span. If he were to miss Friday's game, more minutes on the wing may open up for Keldon Johnson, Lindy Waters and others.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Efficient output vs. Detroit
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Champagnie finished Thursday's 121-106 victory over Detroit with 16 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes.
Champagnie has had inconsistent scoring figures throughout the season, but he seems to be turning things around of late. Even though he holds a secondary role on the Spurs' offensive scheme, he's found a way to score in double digits in five of his last six games. Over that six-game stretch, Champagnie is averaging 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting an impressive, and probably unsustainable, 52.6 percent from three-point range.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Catches fire from three
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Champagnie amassed 26 points (10-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in 24 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 win over the Nets.
Champagnie turned in one of his best games of the season. He's shown that when called upon, he's capable of lighting it up from beyond the arc. That was the case Thursday, as Champagnie shot 71.4 percent from the field while making six threes. The fourth-year wing has started in 45 of the 59 games he's played in for San Antonio this year, shooting 38.2 percent from three on an average of 6.5 attempts per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Posts dud in win
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Champagnie amassed zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 win over the Warriors.
Champagnie has been a very reliable rotation player for San Antonio this season, so this can be chalked up as a rare dud. Across 54 appearances, he's averaging 11.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.4 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Modest effort Wednesday
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Champagnie finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 116-106 win over the Thunder.
Champagnie produced another passive performance, scoring fewer than 15 points for the fifth straight game. Since the return of Devin Vassell from injury, Champagnie has seen his overall value take a hit, averaging 10.7 points and 2.3 three-pointers in six appearances over the past two weeks. Moving forward, managers should consider him a stream-level player for anyone seeking a boost in perimeter production.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Not listed on injury report
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Champagnie (eye) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Charlotte.
Champagnie was forced out of Wednesday's win over Houston after he got poked in the eye, but it looks like that will be a non-issue moving forward, considering he's not even being listed on the injury report. Champagnie is averaging 11.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.5 triples per game this season.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Leaves for locker room
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Champagnie exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to an apparent eye injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Champagnie appeared to take a shot to the eye and headed back to the locker room with 8:48 remaining in the final quarter. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Sticks in starting lineup
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Champagnie racked up 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 loss to the Pelicans.
While Sunday may not have been Champagnie's most impressive display, it's worth noting he continued to start despite the return of Devin Vassell (adductor). Champagnie has been a solid nine-category fantasy contributor overall, averaging 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 3.5 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes per game over his last eight appearances.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Posts double-double in win
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Champagnie closed with 13 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 win over the Bucks.
Champagnie recorded his seventh double-double of the season and third over the last four games in Thursday's win over the Bucks. The 24-year-old forward led the team in boards and is the Spurs' top rebounder in January. He's started nine straight games with Devin Vassell (thigh) sidelined, averaging 16.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.8 threes, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals in 32.1 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Double-double in Saturday's start
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Champagnie recorded 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block across 35 minutes during Saturday's 100-95 win over the Celtics.
The double-double was his fifth of the season, and his second in six games since moving back into the starting five in place of Devin Vassell (thigh). Over that stretch, Champagnie is averaging 18.5 points, 9.0 boards, 4.0 threes, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 32.5 minutes, and he should continue to supply strong production in the short term with Vassell still lacking a clear return date.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Available Saturday
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Champagnie (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Champagnie will shed his questionable tag due to mid-back soreness and keep his record of perfect attendance this season alive. The 24-year-old forward has started five straight games with Devin Vassell (adductor) sidelined. During that span, Champagnie has averaged 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Questionable for Saturday
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Champagnie is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Celtics due to mid-back soreness.
With Devin Vassell (adductor) missing the past five games, Champagnie has seen an increased role, starting and averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.0 minutes. However, now Champagnie may also miss Saturday's game, meaning minutes on the wing could be available for Keldon Johnson, Lindy Waters and others.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Hot shooting continues
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Champagnie ended Tuesday's 106-105 loss to the Grizzlies with 23 points (7-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four steals over 32 minutes.
Champagnie scored at least 20 points for the third time in the past four games, having landed 22 three-pointers in that span. With Devin Vassell sidelined due to an adductor injury, Champagnie has stepped into the starting lineup. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 14.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 3.3 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Erupts for 36 points in win
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Champagnie poured in 36 points (11-17 FG. 11-17 3Pt, 3-3 FT) with six rebounds and one block in 36 minutes of Wednesday's 134-132 win over the Knicks.
Champagnie set a new career-high mark in points, and with 11 triples on the night, only Stephen Curry has put up more triples in a game this season (12). Champagnie's 11 three-pointers set a new franchise record for San Antonio, as he continues to be an invaluable part of the rotation. Champagnie should continue to start as long as Devin Vassell (thigh) is sidelined.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Catches fire from range
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Champagnie amassed 17 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Monday's 135-132 victory over the Pelicans.
Champagnie had his shot working from beyond the arc in this one, leading the Spurs with five made triples. He's also been active defensively, recording five steals over his last two games. The 24-year-old got off to a slow start in December by posting a seven-point showing Tuesday against Memphis, but he's responded well since by scoring in double figures in three straight matchups.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Won't start Monday
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Champagnie won't start against the Pelicans on Monday, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
With Stephon Castle (hip) back in action, Champagnie will slide to the second unit. Over five appearances off the bench this season, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 9.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Accounts for 14 points in win
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Champagnie closed with 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt) and five rebounds over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-112 victory over the Magic.
Champagnie has stepped up in the absence of Stephon Castle (hip) sidelined, averaging 12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.5 threes across 30.1 minutes in his last eight starts. With Castle's timetable for return currently unknown, Champagnie should continue to enjoy an increased role until the former eventually comes back.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Bounces back with 14 points
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Champagnie chipped in 14 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 23 minutes during Friday's 109-108 loss to the Warriors.
Champagnie was listed as questionable due to a hip injury before being cleared to play Friday, and he logged 23 minutes off the bench, bouncing back in the finale of the two-game set with the Warriors. The 24-year-old forward's recent demotion is the result of a first-unit shift to make room for De'Aaron Fox, but Champagnie's defensive skills should be enough to earn him quality minutes as the season progresses. In the meantime, he'll play a reserve role behind Devin Vassell and Harrison Barnes, who are both firmly entrenched at their positions.
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Spurs' Julian Champagnie: Available Friday
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Champagnie (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Champagnie was added to the injury report Thursday due to a right hip contusion, but he's been upgraded to available, meaning he should handle his regular workload. Champagnie is averaging 9.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 28.0 minutes across 11 appearances (eight starts) this season.
