Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Records double-double in loss
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Clingan finished Monday's 110-102 loss to Detroit with 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 34 minutes.
Clingan kept pace with Jalen Duren for most of the contest, but he was unable to contain the Detroit big man in the closing minutes. He was a key part of the fourth-quarter rally that erased a 21-point deficit, but he withered with the rest of the unit on the defensive end while the Pistons completed an 11-2 run at the end of the game.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Extends range behind the arc
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Clingan finished with 19 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-13 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Thursday's 134-133 overtime win over the Kings.
Clingan was impressive overall against Sacramento. The Connecticut product is known for hitting the glass and protecting the rim, which he did Thursday to the tune of eight boards and two blocks. He also sank a pair of three-pointers, which is huge for Portland's offense. If Clingan can draw rim protectors to the arc, it will open more space for his teammates to drive.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Brings defense in return
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Clingan (lower leg) recorded three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes Sunday in the Trail Blazers' 136-131 win over the Warriors.
Portland plugged Clingan back into the starting five after he had missed the previous three contests due to a left lower leg contusion, but he wasn't asked to handle heavy minutes while interim head coach Tiago Splitter occasionally turned to either Sidy Cissoko or Jerami Grant to serve as small-ball centers when Clingan and top backup Robert Williams were off the court. Clingan was still able to make an impact in the defensive categories and on the glass during his time on the floor, but he continued to remain relatively uninvolved on offense. He's maintaining a modest 15 percent usage rate for the season and has reached double figures in scoring in just eight of his 22 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Sunday
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Clingan (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Clingan will look to snap a three-game absence due to a lower leg contusion. If the second-year center is cleared to play, Kris Murray is expected to slide back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances, Clingan has averaged 9.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Listed as questionable
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Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Clingan remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against Detroit. If the big man is unable to suit up, the Trail Blazers could again rely on Robert Williams and Duop Reath to fill the void at center.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Won't play Friday
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Clingan (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Detroit.
With Clingan unavailable, Robert Williams and Duop Reath will have the opportunity for some extended minutes, and Yang Hansen might be able to get into the rotation. For now, Clingan should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Memphis.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Friday
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Clingan (leg) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
After missing Sunday's loss to the Thunder due to an illness, Clingan appeared in both halves of Portland's recent back-to-back set. He was also listed as questionable for Wednesday's win in Cleveland due to this lower leg issue, but he ended up suiting up, posting five points, 13 rebounds and a block in 25 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Cleared to play
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Clingan (leg) will play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
A left lower leg contusion won't stop Clingan from playing Wednesday. The second-year center has averaged 10.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest in 20 games this season.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available Tuesday
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Clingan (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
The second-year big man will suit up after missing Sunday's loss to the Thunder due to an illness. With Clingan back in action, Kris Murray is expected to retreat to the second unit. Over his last five outings, Clingan has averaged 14.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Questionable with illness
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Clingan (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
The second-year big man missed Sunday's game against the Thunder with an illness, and the Trail Blazers are likely to re-evaluate him closer to Tuesday's tipoff. More playing time would be open to Robert Williams off the bench if Clingan is unable to suit up against Toronto, and Kris Murray would also have additional streaming appeal in this case.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Won't play Sunday
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Clingan (illness) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Clingan will miss his first game of the season due to an illness, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Toronto. Expect more minutes for Robert Williams and Duop Reath with Clingan unavailable Sunday.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Dealing with illness
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Clingan is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to an illness.
Clingan could be on the verge of missing a game for the first time this season since he's dealing with an illness. The second-year big man has been a regular starter at center for the Blazers, averaging 10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per game through 19 contests. If he's unable to play, Robert Williams and Duop Reath would be the next in line to see minutes at center.
Clingan amassed nine points (3-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.
Clingan's shot volume wasn't very high, but he recorded great numbers on the glass against a shorthanded Spurs frontcourt. He's currently averaging a double-double (10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds) over the first 19 games, and the big man also has a spotless attendance record.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Good to go Sunday
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Clingan (ankle) will start Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Clingan will shed his questionable tag due to a sprained left ankle and suit up Sunday. Over his last five appearances, the second-year center has averaged 14.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks across 27.2 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Questionable for Sunday
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Clingan is questionable for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City due to a left ankle sprain.
Clingan hasn't missed a game yet this season, and this is his first time making the injury report. His status will be worth monitoring following Sunday's shootaround, but if he is ultimately ruled out, that would open up minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, especially if Robert Williams (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Strong double-double in win
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Clingan chipped in 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 127-123 win over the Warriors.
Clingan scored a career-high 22 points, recording his third double-double in the past four games. While this was another strong performance, it should be noted that he didn't play a single second in the final quarter, despite his career night. Managers should be thrilled with his recent production but cautious when it comes to his ceiling.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Massive double-double in loss
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Clingan contributed 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 21 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 122-121 loss to the Bulls.
Clingan logged a season-high 34 minutes en route to a season-best 17 points. The second-year center also grabbed a game- and career-high 21 rebounds, securing his third double-double in 15 regular-season appearances. The big man recorded two blocks and has swatted multiple shots in four of his last five outings. While Clingan isn't guaranteed to score double-digit points on a nightly basis, he continues to provide value on the defensive end and on the glass.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Blocks five shots in loss
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Clingan registered nine points (3-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and five blocks in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 127-110 loss to the Suns.
Tuesday was not a great night offensively for everyone on the Blazers except Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija, but Clingan made sure to make his presence felt on the defensive end. The second-year center has now recorded seven games with multiple blocks and is averaging 8.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.6 blocks and 0.6 threes through 24.9 minutes this season.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Flirts with double-double in win
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Clingan racked up nine points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 victory over New Orleans.
Clingan has been a force in both rebounding and blocks this season, averaging 8.9 boards and 1.5 swats per game. He has left much to be desired on the offensive end, however, averaging 8.2 points on 47.4 percent from the field and a measly 19.4 percent from three.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Tough showing in loss
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Clingan closed with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Monday's 123-115 loss to the Lakers.
This was Clingan's worst performance of the season, though he has been pretty solid overall. Through seven games, Clingan holds averages of 8.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks in 24.5 minutes per contest. It's worth mentioning that Robert Williams looked really strong in his 16 minutes Monday, so that could put some pressure on Clingan.
