NBA Player News
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Evan Mobley PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Productive off bench in return
Mobley provided 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 126-124 loss to New York.
Returning from a five-game absence due to a calf strain, Mobley was eased back into action on the second unit but still nearly recorded his fifth straight double-double despite a restricted workload. The fifth-year big had been on a roll prior to the injury, averaging 19.5 points, 10.3 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.4 threes in 33.9 minutes over his last 10 games.
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Darius Garland PG | CLE
Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Double-double in road loss
Garland totaled 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and 10 assists across 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Knicks.
The 25-year-old guard delivered his second 20-10 double-double in the last three games, while scoring at least 20 points in four of the last six. Garland has looked good since finally putting some lingering toe soreness behind him, and over the last eight contests he's averaging 21.0 points, 7.6 assists, 3.0 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.0 steals in 33.0 minutes.
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Donovan Mitchell SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Pours in 34 on Christmas Day
Mitchell closed Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Knicks with 34 points (12-25 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and four steals over 33 minutes.
The 29-year-old guard led the Cavs in scoring on the afternoon, while the four steals tied his season high. Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in six of his 10 games in December, averaging a sizzling 32.1 points, 5.3 assists, 4.2 boards, 4.0 threes and 1.3 steals on the month.
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Marcus Smart PG | LAL
Lakers' Marcus Smart: Returns to Thursday's game
Smart (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter and ran to the locker room. However, the issue ended up being fairly minor, and he checked back into the game to begin the second quarter.
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Bones Hyland PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Cleared to play Thursday
Hyland (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Hyland was previously deemed questionable with an illness but is feeling good enough to suit up. He's appeared in seven straight games with averages of 11.1 points, 3.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 21.6 minutes.
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Jaden McDaniels SF | MIN
Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Available for Christmas Day
McDaniels (oblique) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets.
McDaniels will be back in action following a one-game absence. Prior to suffering the injury, he was averaging 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals in December.
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Marcus Smart PG | LAL
Lakers' Marcus Smart: Heads to locker room
Smart appeared to injure his right shoulder during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Rockets and ran back to the locker room, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Smart wasn't able to move his shoulder as he ran back to the locker room following a collision with Steven Adams. He should be considered questionable to return.
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Ron Holland SF | DET
Pistons' Ronald Holland: Questionable for Friday
Holland (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
A sprained left knee has kept Holland on the sidelines for the past two games. If he returns Friday, he could be on a minutes limit.
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Kris Murray PF | POR
Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Friday
Murray is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics due to neck soreness.
Murray has started the past three games and will likely get the nod again Friday if available since Jerami Grant (Achilles) is still sidelined. In six starts, Murray is averaging 8.3 points and 5.2 rebounds in 30.2 minutes.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Questionable to face Boston
Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Celtics.
Williams took Tuesday's loss to the Magic off for rest, and he may sit out again Friday. If that's the case, look for Duop Reath and Yang Hansen to potentially see increased roles.