NBA Player News
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Tobias Harris PF | DET
Pistons' Tobias Harris: Scoreless in 18 minutes
Harris registered zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 18 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 overtime loss to the Mavericks.
For the first time this season, Harris was held without a point. He's trending in the wrong direction for Detroit, posting averages of 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 31.7 percent shooting over his last six outings. With a large expiring contract, Harris has been the subject of many trade rumors.
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Josh Minott SF | BOS
Celtics' Josh Minott: Cleared to play
Minott (back) has been cleared to play for Friday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Minott was previously carrying a probable tag due to lower-back spasms. He's been quiet in recent outings, posting averages of 4.0 points, 1.5 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes over his last four games.
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Sam Hauser SF | BOS
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Good to go Friday
Hauser (ankle) will play Friday against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser was able to shed his probable tag after picking up this injury Monday. Over his last four games, Hauser is averaging 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 19.2 minutes per contest.
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Anthony Black PG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Offensive effort in loss
Black finished Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets with 22 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 37 minutes.
Black had a subpar outing in terms of rebounds but notched his best scoring tally since Nov. 25 while making his third consecutive start. The young guard has been given a more meaningful role in the absence of Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (hip), and that could continue to be the case for a few more games. Black should keep improving his season numbers of 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 29.0 minutes per game as long as he remains in this elevated role.
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Jordan Clarkson PG | NY
Knicks' Jordan Clarkson: Adds 18 points off bench
Clarkson finished Thursday's 114-113 victory over the Pacers with 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes.
Clarkson nailed a season-high five threes in Thursday's win over the Pacers, scoring his most points since his 24-point performance against the Heat on Nov. 14. It was a standout performance in what's otherwise been a disappointing season so far for the 33-year-old guard, who is averaging a career low in points (9.9), rebounds (2.0) and assists (1.6) while shooting 43.2 percent from the field in 20.2 minutes per game.
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Ron Holland SF | DET
Pistons' Ronald Holland: Fares well in limited run
Holland recorded 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and seven rebounds across 20 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 overtime loss to the Mavericks.
Holland's minutes have been pretty low in recent games, but it's worth mentioning that Duncan Robinson left this game with a knee issue and could potentially miss some time. Holland is making the most of his limited minutes this season and is averaging 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 19.5 minutes over his last five outings.
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Jose Alvarado PG | NO
Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Hands out six dimes
Alvarado closed with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime victory over Houston.
Alvarado has been a bright spot for the second unit this season, and with a bargain-bin contract, it's no surprise that his name has popped up in the rumor mill with contenders circling. Over his last five outings, Alvarado has averaged 5.8 assists per game to go with 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Derik Queen PF | NO
Pelicans' Derik Queen: Double-doubles in win
Queen accumulated 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 35 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime victory over Houston.
Queen recorded his third double-double of the season as the Pelicans picked up an impressive comeback win over the Rockets. Queen is seemingly establishing himself as the face of the franchise, putting up 15.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.6 blocks per contest over his last five outings.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Scores 26 points against Nuggets
Carter supplied 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets.
Carter was his team's most efficient shooter from the field, earning a season-high scoring total in Thursday's loss. He has started in each of the last nine contests, averaging 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game over that period. He'll look to extend a streak of three straight games with double-digit points in Utah on Saturday.
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Herbert Jones SG | NO
Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Records eight steals
Jones totaled 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and eight steals in 38 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 133-128 overtime win over Houston.
Jones showed exactly why he's going to be in such high demand at the trade deadline, and that's if the Pelicans decide to move him -- there's been no indication of that from New Orleans yet. Jones recorded a career-high eight steals in the comeback win and continues to provide a huge lift on both ends of the court since returning from injury.