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Norman Powell Norman Powell scores game-high 29 points vs. DAL
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:08 PM
Norman Powell scored 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs) with six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four three-pointers against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Powell has scored 29 points in two straight contests and is averaging 24.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists through five games in December while shooting 52.5% from the field and 47.9% from deep. The Clippers wing has blossomed with Paul George out of the picture and Kawhi Leonard on the mend. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac totals 21/15/5 vs. Mavericks
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 5:00 PM
Ivica Zubac scored 21 points (10-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs) to go along with 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Zubac recorded his fourth consecutive double-double against the shorthanded Mavericks. The Clippers big man is having a career-year as James Harden's go-to guy. Only four players have recorded more double-doubles (18) than him this season. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn ejected due to Flagrant 2 foul
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:49 PM
Kris Dunn was ejected from Thursday's game against the Mavericks after picking up a Flagrant 2 foul during the third quarter.
Analysis: Dunn committed a Flagrant 2 foul on Jazian Gortman with 5:32 remaining in the period, receiving his marching orders. The Clippers guard played 25 minutes, finishing with three points (1-of-5 FGs), one rebound, six assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer. |
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Derrick Jones Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) active, will start
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 1:08 PM
Tomer Azarly
Derrick Jones Jr. (right hamstring soreness) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks and will start.
Analysis: Injured on December 8, Jones is back ahead of schedule and will start against his former team. Amir Coffey, who started Monday's win over the Jazz, will head to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value. Feel free to leave him on the waiver wire, with there being 13 games on Thursday's schedule. |
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Derrick Jones Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) questionable Thurs.
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4:18 PM
Grant Afseth on Twitter
Derrick Jones Jr. (right hamstring soreness) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Analysis: DJJ was expected to miss at least two weeks based on a report from December 10, but he's apparently ahead of schedule. He's got a shot to face his former team, though it's unclear if he'll handle his normal workload. |
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Amir Coffey Amir Coffey scores 16 in spot start vs. Jazz
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 7:03 PM
Amir Coffey finished Monday's win over Utah with 16 points (6-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes.
Analysis: Coffey replaced Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup on Monday for defensive reasons. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue preferred Coffey to defend one of Utah's guards (Keyonte George or Collin Sexton), allowing James Harden to defend John Collins. The lineup change worked, as Harden came out scalding hot, with Coffey doing most of his offensive damage in the fourth quarter (3-of-3 FGs) after the outcome was no longer in doubt. We'll see who Lue starts on Thursday when the Clippers visit Dallas. However, Coffey and Batum (four points, three rebounds, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 16 minutes) offer limited value in matchups against more formidable opposition. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac posts 19/12/4/1/2 stat line vs. Utah
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 7:03 PM
Ivica Zubac accumulated 19 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 26 minutes in Monday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Like teammates James Harden (41 points) and Norman Powell (29), Zubac did most of what he wanted against the overmatched Jazz. A double-digit rebounder in five straight games, the 7-footer has posted a double-double in three straight. Zubac's fantasy value slipped after a hot start to the season, but he remains a top-100 player in 9-cat formats. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell sinks five triples, scores 29 points
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 7:02 PM
Norman Powell accounted for 29 points (12-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and five 3-pointers in 28 minutes in Monday's win over Utah.
Analysis: James Harden wasn't the only starter to have it rolling offensively on Monday. Powell shot 75% from the field, scoring 29 points, and he's put up 28 or more in three of the five games he's played since returning from a hamstring injury. Powell has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season, providing top-50 value in 9-cat formats. While Kawhi Leonard's absence has resulted in more opportunities, Powell still has to convert them, and he has. |
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James Harden James Harden puts on clinic vs. Jazz, scores 41
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 7:02 PM
James Harden shot 11-of-17 from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line in Monday's win over the Jazz, tallying 41 points, one rebound, six assists, one steal, one blocked shot, and seven 3-pointers in 31 minutes.
Analysis: Harden was outstanding on Monday. He only needed 17 field-goal attempts to score 41 points. He scored 34 in the first half, becoming the first player since at least the 1996-97 season to make at least seven 3-pointers and 11 free throws in a half. Harden didn't play in the fourth quarter, so he got his numbers and additional rest. The Clippers play two games in Dallas to end Week 8, and they'll face much tougher competition than they did on Monday. |
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Amir Coffey LAC starting Harden, Dunn, Powell, Coffey, Zubac
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:06 PM
NBA Lineups
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Amir Coffey, and Ivica Zubac will start Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Dunn is good to go after the Clippers added him to the injury report late with an illness. The lone change to the starting lineup is Coffey, who will replace Nicolas Batum. The promotion gives Coffey a shot at providing streaming value, but that may be tough with Harden, Powell, and Zubac all active. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn (illness) will play Monday vs. Jazz
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:05 PM
Kris Dunn (illness) will start against the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Dunn popped up on the injury report as questionable just an hour before game-time. However alarming that late questionable designation was, he's set to start and play his typical allotment of minutes against Utah Monday. Crisis averted. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn (illness) questionable Monday vs. Jazz
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:34 PM
Kris Dunn (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Dunn wasn't on the injury report, but has now been downgraded to questionable with an illness. Kevin Porter Jr. would likely see additional minutes if Dunn were to miss this one, but isn't a recommended streaming option. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown (back) to remain sidelined Monday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 2:27 PM
Law Murray
Kobe Brown (back injury management) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Brown remains sidelined, with Monday's game being the seventh he's missed due to his back injury. The Clippers have yet to reveal a return timeline, which is concerning. That said, Brown's absence does not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland chips in four stocks, three triples
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 5:42 PM
Bones Hyland provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (4-of-8 FGs), one assist, two steals, two blocks and three 3-pointers against Denver on Friday.
Analysis: Hyland's role has been sporadic this season, but he has played well over their last three games. Sure, two of those were blowouts, and James Harden didn't play in the other, but Hyland has played well. With Terance Mann sidelined, Bizzy Bones should continue to see extra minutes off the bench, especially if he continues to put up numbers. At this point, he isn't worth picking up off the waiver wire, but it is good to see him play well, especially against the team that drafted him. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell records 16/3/4 line with 3 threes
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 5:38 PM
Norman Powell led the Clippers with 16 points (6-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, four assists and three 3-pointers against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: As a team, the Clippers weren't able to get much going on offense in this game. Powell still led the way, as he and Kevin Porter Jr. each scored 16 points in the blowout loss. Powell has been one of the best surprises in the NBA this season and is having the best year of his career. However, his last two games have been a bit quieter. He has made a ridiculous 47.4% of his 3-pointers this year, which isn't something he'll likely be able to maintain. He'll look to have a better scoring night against the Jazz on Monday to help the Clippers end their three-game skid. |
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James Harden James Harden turns it over nine times in blowout
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 5:33 PM
James Harden posted a full line on Friday with 15 points (6-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, six assists, two steals, two triples and nine turnovers in a 120-98 loss to Denver.
Analysis: Harden came very close to recording a double-double in this game. He got the points, and he only needed one more turnover to achieve the type of double-double that no player wants. Most of Harden's production came before the break, which is part of the reason that the Nuggets were able to break this game open in the second half. This was a new season-high for turnovers for Harden, beating out his eight turnovers in their first game of the season. Turnovers will continue to plague him, and while he usually makes up for it in other categories, that wasn't the case in this game. |
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Nicolas Batum LAC starting Harden, Dunn, Powell, Batum, Zubac
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 2:39 PM
NBA Lineups
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Nicolas Batum, and Ivica Zubac will start Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Harden is back after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Rockets, which means Kevin Porter Jr. returns to the bench. The other change is Batum, who will fill in for the injured Derrick Jones Jr. With âAirplane Modeâ out for at least two weeks, Batum will be worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. |
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Amir Coffey Amir Coffey (shoulder) off injury report vs. DEN
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 1:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
Amir Coffey (right shoulder contusion) is not on the injury report for Friday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Analysis: Coffey missed the Clippers' last game, which allowed Kevin Porter Jr. to start in his return to the lineup. With Coffey back to play against Denver, KPJ will likely be pushed out of the starting unit. |
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Mo Bamba Mo Bamba (knee) off injury report vs. Nuggets
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 1:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
Mo Bamba (left knee injury management) is not on the injury report for Friday's matchup with Denver.
Analysis: Bamba will be back after missing their last game, which means that he'll fill out the backup center minutes behind Ivica Zubac. Kai Jones benefitted from Bamba's absence, but neither player is fantasy relevant. |
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James Harden James Harden (groin) will play Friday vs. Nuggets
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 10:06 AM
James Harden (right groin soreness) will play in Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Harden practiced in full Tuesday and appears ready to go for Friday after missing Sunday's game against the Rockets with a sore groin. He'll look to turn the page after a poor shooting effort led to just five points against Minnesota in his last game. |
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