Claxton posted 27 points (11-13 FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Thursday's 130-122 loss to the Pistons.
Claxton was feeling it Thursday, going 5-of-5 from the field in the first half for 10 points before pouring in another 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting over the final two quarters. The big man finished with a season-high 27 points while leading the contest with 13 boards, nine of which came in the second half. It marked Claxton's third consecutive double-double, and he's now scored at least 20 points in five straight.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Posts double-double in loss
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Claxton finished Wednesday's 137-133 loss to the 76ers with 25 points (11-12 FG, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 38 minutes.
Claxton recorded a career-high 24 points during Sunday's win over Golden State, and he surpassed that mark a game later while also posting his sixth double-double over his last eight appearances. The 23-year-old has shot 74.4 percent from the floor over that stretch, averaging 17.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks in 33.9 minutes per game.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Sets career highs in points, boards
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Claxton recorded 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-15 FT), 15 rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 120-116 victory over the Warriors.
The 24 points and 15 rebounds were new career highs for Claxton, whose stellar production in the counting categories made it easy for fantasy managers to deal with his horrid free-throw shooting on high volume. Managers who drafted Claxton with the understanding that he would be toxic in the free-throw percentage category couldn't be more pleased with the young center's output of late. He's recorded at least three blocks in an astounding 12 straight games and is averaging 14.9 points and 9.3 rebounds while shooting 72.2 percent from the field during that stretch.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Hits for 20 against Jazz
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Claxton ended Friday's 117-106 victory over Utah with 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and four blocks across 38 minutes.
The fourth-year center scored 20 points for the second straight game, a mark he'd failed to reach this season before those contests. Claxton's bump in scoring has come with Kevin Durant (knee) in street clothes, and in the five games Durant has missed, the big man is averaging 16.2 points, 9.8 boards, 3.8 blocks and 1.8 assists while shooting 71.4 percent from the floor.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Goes for season-high 20 points
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Claxton ended Thursday's 117-112 loss to the Suns with 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes.
In addition to compiling his season-best scoring effort, Claxton added 11 boards to give him his 14th double-double of the campaign and added plenty of supporting stats in the other columns as well. The big man has notched three straight double-doubles and four in the last five as he continues his breakout campaign in 2022-23. Claxton's rim-protecting efforts alone make him worthy of starting in many formats, but his current binge of scoring has heightened his fantasy status, especially among centers.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Delivers another complete outing
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Claxton finished with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Spurs.
Claxton saw a slight bump in usage while Brooklyn was without both Kyrie Irving (calf) and Kevin Durant (knee), which played a factor in him collecting four assists on the night after recording just one across the Nets' previous three contests. As per usual, however, the main takeaway from Claxton's line was his continued efficiency and shot blocking. He's recorded no fewer than three blocks in any of his last nine outings and is shooting 70.3 percent from the field during that stretch.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Available Thursday
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Claxton (shoulder) is available Thursday against the Celtics, Christian Arnold of the Associated Press reports.
Claxton was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup due to a left shoulder impingement, but he'll be able to play through the ailment. He's posted double-doubles in two of his last six appearances and has averaged 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds in 30.5 minutes per game during that time.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Listed probable Thursday
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Claxton is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Celtics due to a left shoulder impingement, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.
Aside from Kevin Durant (knee), Claxton is the only player on the injury report for the Nets on Thursday. Even he is expected to take part, so the rotation should operate as usual against the Celtics.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Secures double-double
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Claxton logged 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and three blocks across 31 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 win over Miami.
Claxton was efficient when shooting the ball in Sunday's victory, and he also made an impact on the defensive end with nine defensive rebounds and three blocked shots. He's proven himself as a rim protector so far this season and especially of late, as he's averaging 4.3 blocks per game over his last six appearances.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: All-around effort in win
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Claxton posted nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 108-102 win over New Orleans.
Claxton was perfect from the field but didn't have many touches, and he also contributed in rebounds, assists and blocks. The athletic big man has recorded at least three blocks in five straight games and is averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.6 blocks and 2.0 assists per game in that span.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Efficient and dominant Saturday
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Claxton contributed 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 123-106 win over the Hornets.
Claxton missed just one shot from the field and has been on a tear of late, scoring in double digits in five games in a row, but he's also been thriving defensively since he's recorded multiple blocks four times in that span. The big man has emerged as a key piece for the Nets on both ends of the court, and while he's not going to carry the team offensively on any given game, his two-way contributions make him a valuable fantasy asset. He averaged 12.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game in December.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Savagely swats six shots
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Claxton supplied 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and six blocks over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 victory over Atlanta.
Claxton threw himself a block party Wednesday, swatting a career-high six shots. As if that wasn't enough, he also recorded his 10th double-double of the season. The Nets are rolling right now, as is Claxton, who is the 34th-ranked player this season. His overall value is tied to four specific categories, meaning he is not going to fit every single build. With that said, he appears to be only scratching the surface of his potential and could be a real difference-maker for years to come.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Posts complete performance
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Claxton had 19 points (9-10 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 118-100 victory over the Bucks.
Claxton did a little bit of everything in a comfortable victory over Milwaukee. He's recorded seven or more rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups, but he was unable to swat a shot Friday for the first time since Nov. 17. Claxton will continue to serve as a valuable all-around center for fantasy managers.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Solid line in blowout win
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Claxton contributed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 143-113 win over the Warriors.
The 23-year-old was one of the Brooklyn starters who still saw about his usual workload in the rout, and Claxton wound up setting a new season high in assists while delivering another standout performance on the defensive end. He's recorded multiple blocks in nine straight games and 12 of his last 13, and Claxton is now second to Brook Lopez on the NBA leaderboard in that category, averaging 2.4 rejections a game on the season to the Bucks center's 2.7.
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Nets' Nicolas Claxton: Season-high mark in blocks
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Claxton ended Friday's 119-116 win over the Raptors with 15 points (5-5 FG, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six blocks and one steal over 26 minutes.
Claxton missed a few attempts from the charity stripe, but aside from that, he looked impressive. Claxton didn't miss a single field goal, crashed the glass effectively and posted a season-high mark in blocks.
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Nets' Nicolas Claxton: Available Monday
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Claxton (hamstring) is available for Monday's contest against the Wizards, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.
Claxton will make his return to Brooklyn's lineup after missing the team's past two contests with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old center is averaging 11.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.2 blocks over 28.0 minutes across his first 25 showings this season.
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Nets' Nicolas Claxton: Game-time call Monday
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Claxton (hamstring) is a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
After missing the team's past two contests with a hamstring injury, Claxton is a true game-time call for Brooklyn. If the 6-foot-11 center ultimately can't suit up, his next chance to play will come Friday against the Raptors.
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Nets' Nicolas Claxton: Officially questionable Monday
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Claxton (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Coach Jacque Vaughn previously said Claxton is expected to play Monday, but the center will still carry a questionable tag into the contest. The 23-year-old has missed the past two games with right hamstring soreness but could be back in the lineup at Washington.
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Nets' Nicolas Claxton: Likley to return Monday
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Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Claxton (hamstring) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Pacers, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Claxton has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers after also missing Friday's game with right hamstring soreness. Claxton will likely start at center Monday, as he has in all 25 games he's played this season.
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Nets' Nicolas Claxton: Out again Saturday
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Claxton (hamstring) remains out for Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Claxton is dealing with some hamstring soreness, which will cause him to miss a second straight contest. Numerous starters will join Claxton on the sidelines Saturday, so the Nets will essentially be turning to a bench unit for the starting lineup.
