NBA Player News
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Neemias Queta C | BOS
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Double-doubles in win
Queta provided 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Bulls.
Queta recorded his first double-double since Dec 7, turning in a serviceable two-way performance yet again. Despite his playing time fluctuating, Queta has been a picture of consistency this season, averaging 10.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 24.6 minutes per game, good enough for top 100 value in nine-category leagues.
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Julian Phillips SF | CHI
Bulls' Julian Phillips: Remains active Monday
Phillips ended with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to Boston.
Phillips remained in the rotation, logging minutes for the third straight game. With injuries currently a major issue in Chicago, Phillips has been one of the beneficiaries, albeit only just. Despite the increased role, Phillips has failed to produce at a high level, outside of his 2.5 steals per game over the past two.
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Onyeka Okongwu C | ATL
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-double in loss
Okongwu finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Raptors.
It was a nice bounce-back performance Monday from Okongwu after he finished with just four points during Saturday's loss to Toronto. He led the Hawks in points and hit a career high in steals while posting his ninth double-double of the season. Okongwu primarily came off the bench to open the season, but he has been a mainstay in the Hawks' starting lineup since late November as Kristaps Porzingis works in a limited fashion off the bench while managing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Over his last nine outings, Okongwu has averaged 18.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.3 steals over 33.9 minutes per game.
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Jevon Carter PG | CHI
Bulls' Jevon Carter: Back in rotation Monday
Carter registered six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics.
Carter saw playing time for the first time in the past three games, and just the third time in the past 13 games. It's been another disappointing season for the veteran, used only in emergencies. In 17 appearances, he has averaged 6.2 points and 1.6 three-pointers in 13.1 minutes per game.
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Coby White PG | CHI
Bulls' Coby White: Struggles in return
White recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics.
White returned to action after missing the past three games due to yet another calf injury. He came off the bench, likely to ensure his playing time was limited. The coaching staff needn't have worried, as Chicago was blown off the court, resulting in limited minutes for just about everyone. Assuming White can stay healthy this time, he should be back in the starting lineup at some point in the near future.
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Anfernee Simons SG | BOS
Celtics' Anfernee Simons: Paces Boston in win
Simons racked up 27 points (9-16 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes in Monday's 115-101 win over Chicago.
Simons shot 0-for-3 from beyond the arc and went scoreless in the first half, though he torched the nets in the second. The 26-year-old guard scored all of his game-high 27 points in the final two quarters, during which he knocked down eight of his 11 three-point attempts. He recorded season highs in both points and three-pointers Monday and has now scored in double figures in five straight games. Over that stretch, Simons has averaged 17.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 24.6 minutes per tilt.
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Scottie Barnes SG | TOR
Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Posts solid all-around night
Barnes totaled 18 points (8-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and 10 assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 118-100 win over the Hawks.
Barnes was unable to get his shot to fall from beyond the arc, but he still managed to finish second on his team in scoring with an efficient night from the field. He also recorded a double-double by dishing out 10 assists, a mark he's reached in three of his last five appearances. Barnes failed to record a steal or block for the first time in four games, though he should have a good chance to get back on track defensively Wednesday in Charlotte.
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Cade Cunningham SG | DET
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Pops for 29 points in dominant win
Cunningham contributed 29 points (11-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 121-90 victory over New York.
Cunningham led the charge for the Pistons during Monday's drubbing, highlighted by 12 points in the third quarter which included a pair of triples. He also secured his third double-double in the last four games with an elite passing performance. Cunningham has shown no sign of slowing down and is now averaging 27.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 11.7 assists and 2.0 steals in his last seven matchups.
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Nikola Vucevic C | CHI
Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-doubles in loss
Vucevic recorded 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 15 rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes in Monday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics.
Vucevic knocked down three triples for a second straight game and tied Ayo Dosunmu for the second-highest scoring mark on the team behind Matas Buzelis (26). Vucevic was also active on the glass, grabbing a game-high 15 rebounds en route to his 14th double-double on the campaign. Additionally, the veteran big man led the Bulls in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in four consecutive contests.
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Kobe Sanders SG | LAC
Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Running with starters
Sanders is starting Monday's game against the Warriors, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Sanders is in line for his first start since Nov. 22, as the Clippers will be without James Harden (shoulder) on Monday. Sanders has had a tough go of late, averaging 4.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in his last five games.