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Wendell Carter Jr. ORL C
Magic's Wendell Carter: Records double-double
1h agoCarter contributed 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Wizards.
In a game where Paolo Banchero wasn't at his best, Carter was one of several Orlando players who stepped up, and the big man made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Aside from notching a double-double, his four steals-plus-blocks combined were his highest mark in those categories since Jan. 18, when he also had two steals and two swats against the Grizzlies. This was Carter's second consecutive double-double and fourth across his last nine contests.
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Desmond Bane ORL SG
Magic's Desmond Bane: Goes for 22 points in OT win
1h agoBane finished with 22 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, six assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Wizards.
Bane was unable to repeat the 35-point performance he delivered in the win over the Cavaliers on the first leg of the back-to-back set, but the sharpshooting forward remains a valuable scoring weapon for the Magic as part of a group of secondary threats behind Paolo Banchero. Bane has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six outings, averaging 24.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 37.5 percent from the floor in that span.
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Jalen Suggs ORL SG
Magic's Jalen Suggs: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
1h agoSuggs provided 28 points (10-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over Washington.
Suggs ended just two assists away from recording a double-double in this win, and he also delivered at least two tallies in five of the major categories to deliver a loaded line. The floor general has scored in double digits in his seven outings since returning to the starting lineup March 1, averaging 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game in that span.
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Trae Young WAS PG
Wizards' Trae Young: Efficient shooting numbers
1h agoYoung finished Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic with 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 21 minutes.
Young has played just three games with the Wizards this season, and while his numbers remain subpar for his standards, at least he was efficient in this OT loss. Perhaps the most encouraging tidbit out of this game is the fact that he played more than 21 minutes for the first time since joining Washington, which should bode well for his chances of seeing more minutes in the coming weeks -- or at least until the Wizards decide to start shutting down their regular starters.
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Tristan Vukcevic WAS PF
Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Double-doubles off bench
1h agoVukcevic logged 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.
Vukcevic continues to produce regardless of his role in the lineup, as he's proven to be a reliable player whether as a starter or coming off the bench. He's scored in double digits in five of his seven outings since the All-Star break, averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 blocks across 17.6 minutes per game (five starts). Even if he rarely plays more than 25 minutes, Vukcevic is worth a spot in your lineup due to his ability to rack up stats every time he's on the court.
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Bilal Coulibaly WAS SF
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Best scoring mark since break
1h agoCoulibaly amassed 29 points (9-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.
This 29-point output was Coulibaly's best scoring mark since the All-Star break, and the Frenchman should remain locked into a starting role as long as he stays healthy -- or the Wizards decide to start resting their regulars, whichever comes first. Coulibaly is averaging 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game since the All-Star break.
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Wendell Carter Jr. ORL C
Magic's Wendell Carter: Records double-double
1h agoCarter contributed 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Wizards.
In a game where Paolo Banchero wasn't at his best, Carter was one of several Orlando players who stepped up, and the big man made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Aside from notching a double-double, his four steals-plus-blocks combined were his highest mark in those categories since Jan. 18, when he also had two steals and two swats against the Grizzlies. This was Carter's second consecutive double-double and fourth across his last nine contests.
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Ivica Zubac IND C
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Limited impact in Pacers debut
1h agoZubac produced eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.
Zubac was limited to 16 minutes in his Pacers debut, but he made four of his six shots and also looked active on the glass. A 16-minute cameo isn't enough to see what Zubac might bring to the table, especially in a game where Pascal Siakam (knee) didn't play, but Zubac should stay as the Pacers' starter as long as he's healthy. It's unclear if Zubac will be available Friday on the second leg of a back-to-back set against the Knicks.
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Nikola Jokic DEN C
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Powers way to triple-double
9h agoJokic contributed 31 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 20 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and three steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 victory over the Spurs.
The triple-double train continues on for Jokic, who has now recorded three straight. His strong effort across the board Thursday was just enough to help Denver squeak out a win against a San Antonio club that was without Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Jokic will aim to continue his stellar play Saturday against the Lakers, who he recorded a triple-double against March 5.
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Onyeka Okongwu ATL C
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Racks up six stocks in win
11h agoOkongwu totaled 13 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 victory over the Nets.
This was Okongwu's second straight game with four swats and nine boards, and he finished with a plus-six differential in the 11-point win. Okongwu is on pace to hit career highs in points (16.1), assists (3.3), triples (2.1) and steals (1.2) this season, and he's flirting with top-30 value on the year.
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Nicolas Claxton BKN C
Nets' Nic Claxton: Doesn't do much over 21 minutes
11h agoClaxton racked up eight points (4-6 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 loss to the Hawks.
This was Claxton's second straight game without any defensive statistics and his fourth consecutive single-digit scoring performance. He's been quiet over that four-game stretch, posting meager averages of 5.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest.
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Jalen Duren DET C
Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in just 15 minutes
12h agoDuren logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 15 minutes during the Pistons' 131-109 win over the 76ers on Thursday.
Duren saw limited playing time due to foul trouble, but he was productive in the third quarter with nine points and six rebounds. Four of the five Pistons starters did not play in the fourth quarter, and despite playing just 15 minutes, Duren was able to record his 32nd double-double of the season, which is tied with Victor Wembanyama (ankle) for fifth most in the Association. Duren has averaged 21.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals over 27.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Tristan Vukcevic WAS PF
Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Double-doubles off bench
1h agoVukcevic logged 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.
Vukcevic continues to produce regardless of his role in the lineup, as he's proven to be a reliable player whether as a starter or coming off the bench. He's scored in double digits in five of his seven outings since the All-Star break, averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.7 blocks across 17.6 minutes per game (five starts). Even if he rarely plays more than 25 minutes, Vukcevic is worth a spot in your lineup due to his ability to rack up stats every time he's on the court.
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Royce O'Neale PHO PF
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Drains five treys Thursday
1h agoO'Neale totaled 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 win over the Pacers.
O'Neale has been absolutely locked in from three-point range of late and has drained at least three three-pointers in three of his last four games. His role on offense is limited to being a spot-up shooter beyond the arc, but he'll retain strong fantasy value as long as he remains hot. O'Neale is making 40.3 percent of his three-pointers in 11 games since the All-Star break.
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Jonathan Kuminga ATL PF
Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Pulls down nine rebounds in 19 mins
11h agoKuminga logged two points (0-4 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 win over the Nets.
Kuminga was the ninth man in the rotation in his first game back from a three-game absence, and while he did a nice job attacking the glass, he also missed all four of his shot attempts and struggled at the line. Consistency has been an issue for Kuminga throughout his career, so it'll be interesting to see if he can bounce back Saturday versus the Bucks.
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Jonathan Isaac ORL PF
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Without timetable for return
11h agoIsaac underwent an MRI after Thursday's game against the Wizards, which confirmed a right knee sprain. He's without a timetable for a return, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
This latest report notes that Isaac's return will be dictated by how he responds to treatment. Given the nature of the injury and his lengthy injury history, all signs point to the 28-year-old missing additional time. Isaac can be considered doubtful for Saturday's matchup against Miami until more information comes to light.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL PF
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Strong effort not enough in loss
11h agoAntetokounmpo tallied 31 points (12-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-11 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Antetokounmpo started the game strongly by scoring Milwaukee's first 10 points, and he ended the night as the only starter to score in double figures. The star forward has been playing well in five games since returning from a calf injury, though it's resulted in a 1-4 record for the Bucks. Antetokounmpo is averaging 24.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.0 minutes over that five-game stretch.
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Jabari Walker PHI PF
76ers' Jabari Walker: Scores 16 points in 17 minutes
11h agoWalker logged 16 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound over 17 minutes during Philadelphia's 131-109 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
Walker saw most of his playing time in the second half (particularly the fourth quarter) due to the Pistons' large lead. The 2022 second-rounder took advantage of the added run time, needing just six field goals to score 16 points and finish as the Sixers' second-leading scorer behind MarJon Beauchamp (17 points). Walker could see an expanded role off the bench for the next few weeks due to the absences of Tyrese Maxey (finger) and Kelly Oubre (elbow).
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Bilal Coulibaly WAS SF
Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Best scoring mark since break
1h agoCoulibaly amassed 29 points (9-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.
This 29-point output was Coulibaly's best scoring mark since the All-Star break, and the Frenchman should remain locked into a starting role as long as he stays healthy -- or the Wizards decide to start resting their regulars, whichever comes first. Coulibaly is averaging 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game since the All-Star break.
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Jalen Slawson IND SF
Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Turns heads with loaded line
1h agoSlawson notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to Phoenix.
Making just his second appearance at the NBA level this season, Slawson made the most of his playing time and recorded an impressive stat line. If he continues to see decent playing time off the bench, Slawson might be a player worth keeping close tabs on as a streaming alternative in deep formats. However, he shouldn't have a lot of fantasy upside outside of that, unless as long as he stays on that role.
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Khris Middleton DAL SF
Mavericks' Khris Middleton: Catches fire from three
10h agoMiddleton finished with 35 points (10-17 FG, 8-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 victory over Memphis.
Middleton was getting nearly everything to fall, especially from beyond the arc, where he buried a season-high eight triples. He paced the Mavs in scoring despite being deployed off the bench and even found a way to add production on the defensive end. It's unfair to expect this kind of scoring production from the 34-year-old regularly, but he still shows flashes of elite scoring from time to time.
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Jalen Johnson ATL SF
Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Flirts with triple-double in win
11h agoJohnson posted 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 win over Brooklyn.
Johnson got hot during the fourth quarter, scoring nine of his 21 points on 3-for-5 shooting, and he finished with a team-best plus-12 differential. The Hawks have now won a season-best eight straight games, which is their longest win streak in five years. They'll look to make it nine in a row Saturday versus the Bucks.
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Josh Minott BKN SF
Nets' Josh Minott: Scores career-high 24 points
11h agoMinott posted 24 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals over 24 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 loss to Atlanta.
Minott saw some increased opportunity with Michael Porter (ankle) unavailable, and he made the most of it. He's capable of putting up these sorts of stat lines from time to time, but Minott has struggled to put it all together consistently, so we'll need to see a repeat performance before recommending him as an add in standard fantasy leagues.
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Pelle Larsson MIA SF
Heat's Pelle Larsson: Strikes for 28 points in victory
11h agoLarsson registered 28 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 win over Milwaukee.
Larsson provided an unexpected scoring boost after putting up 11 points or fewer in his previous three outings entering Thursday. His 28-point night marks his best offensive showing of the 2025-26 campaign, and he was also far more productive than usual on the boards and as a playmaker. Larsson has been a pleasant surprise while the Heat wait for Tyler Herro (quadriceps), Norman Powell (groin) and Andrew Wiggins (toe) to get healthy.
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Desmond Bane ORL SG
Magic's Desmond Bane: Goes for 22 points in OT win
1h agoBane finished with 22 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, six assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Wizards.
Bane was unable to repeat the 35-point performance he delivered in the win over the Cavaliers on the first leg of the back-to-back set, but the sharpshooting forward remains a valuable scoring weapon for the Magic as part of a group of secondary threats behind Paolo Banchero. Bane has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six outings, averaging 24.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 37.5 percent from the floor in that span.
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Jalen Suggs ORL SG
Magic's Jalen Suggs: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
1h agoSuggs provided 28 points (10-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime victory over Washington.
Suggs ended just two assists away from recording a double-double in this win, and he also delivered at least two tallies in five of the major categories to deliver a loaded line. The floor general has scored in double digits in his seven outings since returning to the starting lineup March 1, averaging 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game in that span.
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Jalen Green PHO SG
Suns' Jalen Green: Scores season-high 36 points
1h agoGreen amassed 36 points (14-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and four steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 win over the Pacers.
Devin Booker stole the show with his 43-point performance, but Green turned heads as well with an impressive performance that also proved to be a season-high scoring output. Green seems to have shaken off the rust and has been playing at a high level of late, scoring at least 24 points in his last four appearances. Over that four-game stretch, Green is averaging 27.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Devin Booker PHO SG
Suns' Devin Booker: Explodes for 43 points Thursday
1h agoBooker ended with 43 points (14-31 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 win over Indiana.
Booker needed 31 shots to score 43 points, but he was extremely efficient across the board, going 4-for-7 from deep and draining all of his 11 shots from the charity stripe. Booker has been on a tear of late and has scored at least 27 points in five games in a row, averaging 31.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game over that span.
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Kasparas Jakucionis MIA SG
Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Fares well in second straight start
10h agoJakucionis logged 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 victory over the Bucks.
Jakucionis drew a second consecutive start with Tyler Herro (quadriceps) sidelined, and he looked much more comfortable Thursday evening. He put together his best showing in the scoring column since Feb. 9 and snagged a season high in boards on the way to a win. While Jakucionis has logged north of 30 minutes in back-to-back outings, these kinds of opportunities are expected to dwindle once Miami's backcourt returns to health.
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Ryan Rollins MIL SG
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Provides spark off bench
11h agoRollins racked up 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Rollins moved to the bench Thursday after making four consecutive starts, but he didn't allow the role change to impact his performance. He's now scored in double figures in five straight games, and he's recorded a pair of double-doubles during that hot stretch, showing that he can grab double-digit boards or dish out double-digit assists on any given night.
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Trae Young WAS PG
Wizards' Trae Young: Efficient shooting numbers
1h agoYoung finished Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic with 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 21 minutes.
Young has played just three games with the Wizards this season, and while his numbers remain subpar for his standards, at least he was efficient in this OT loss. Perhaps the most encouraging tidbit out of this game is the fact that he played more than 21 minutes for the first time since joining Washington, which should bode well for his chances of seeing more minutes in the coming weeks -- or at least until the Wizards decide to start shutting down their regular starters.
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Andrew Nembhard IND PG
Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Scores 23 points in return
1h agoNembhard supplied 23 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.
Making his return from a one-game absence, Nembhard was extremely efficient from the floor and missed just one shot, although this outing didn't prevent the 15-point loss. Nembhard has been one of the most consistent players for the Pacers all season long. He's averaging 16.1 points, 6.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds across eight appearances since the All-Star break.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 51 points in win
8h agoDoncic tallied 51 points (17-31 FG, 9-14 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one block in 37 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 victory over Chicago.
Doncic turned in his first 50-point game as a Laker and fell just one assist shy of a second straight triple-double. The 27-year-old was particularly sharp from beyond the arc, where he'd been converting at a clip of 35.5 percent in his previous five games entering Thursday's matchup. Doncic has now attempted double-digit three-pointers in six consecutive outings and should continue to see plenty of volume going forward.
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Stephon Castle SA PG
Spurs' Stephon Castle: Tallies third triple-double
9h agoCastle accumulated 30 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 35 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 loss to Denver.
Castle pieced together a strong showing on the offensive end and put up 30 or more points for just the third time in 56 appearances this season. Thursday also marked his third triple-double of the campaign, as he continues to prove that he can produce across the board on any given night. Castle is averaging 17.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 8.2 assists over his last five games.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. MEM PG
Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Return timeline uncertain
10h agoPippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address discomfort in his right big toe and is without a timeline for a return.
The guard is expected to make a full recovery from the procedure, but a timeline for his return to play won't be established until afterward. The Grizzlies should continue to give the younger members of the backcourt opportunities to develop until the club manages to shake the injury bug.
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Davion Mitchell MIA PG
Heat's Davion Mitchell: Drills three treys
10h agoMitchell finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 victory over the Bucks.
Mitchell got back on track from beyond the arc after going 0-for-5 in his previous two appearances. He enjoyed an efficient performance in the win, needing only nine attempts from the field to score in double figures. The Baylor product has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings and is averaging 5.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds over that span.
