CJ Massinburg: Perfect from field in season finale
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Massinburg scored 21 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Saturday's win over Canton.
Massinburg couldn't have wished for a better season-ending performance, as he didn't miss a single shot from the field and tied his season-high scoring output -- he also scored in double digits in his final four appearances. He averaged 10.9 points per game in the 2021 G League season.
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CJ Massinburg: Puts up 14 points
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Massinburg had 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Tuesday's loss against Austin.
Massinburg was one of four players who scored in double digits for Long Island, and he's now achieved that in back-to-back games for the first time this season. He's also hit at least 40 percent of his shots in six straight games, so he's clearly trending in the right direction.
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CJ Massinburg: Scores team-high 21 points
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Massinburg recorded 21 points (6-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and seven rebounds across 32 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Blue.
Massinburg's explosive performance came out of nowhere, as he was coming off three straight single-digit scoring efforts while never putting up more than 15 points in any game this season. Massinburg is averaging 9.6 points per game heading into the final week of the regular season.
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CJ Massinburg: Stuffs stat sheet off bench
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Massinburg registered nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 18 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss against Erie.
Massinburg only logged 18 minutes but made the most of his minutes, contributing on both ends of the court and shooting the ball accurately. He is averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, and while his versatility is a plus, he isn't seeing enough minutes to become a reliable fantasy asset across most formats.
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CJ Massinburg: Solid play in win
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Massinburg recorded seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's win over Lakeland.
Massinburg provided an efficient effort off the bench, though none of his contributions lept off the page. It was a good reflection of his season as the 22-year-old guard's been solid, though unspectacular all year. On the whole, he's averaging 7.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 20.0 minutes.
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CJ Massinburg: Returns to rotation
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Massinburg (undisclosed) scored three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in eight minutes during Monday's loss to Grand Rapids.
Although Massinburg only saw eight minutes of run, he played well in his return from an extended absence due to an undisclosed injury. The additions of Chris Chriozza, Justin Anderson and Jeremiah Martin to the backcourt rotation since Massinburg went down could affect the 22-year-old's role going forward. Prior to his absence, Massinburg was averaging 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 21.3 minutes per game.
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CJ Massinburg: Inactive Saturday
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Massinburg (undisclosed) was inactive in Saturday's G League game against the Charge.
The situation surrounding Massinburg's absence is unclear. He's an important rotation player for Long Island, so more information about any potential injury should come out prior to Saturday's tilt with Delaware.
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CJ Massinburg: Scores 10 points off bench
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Massinburg finished with 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes Friday against Rio Grande.
While Massinburg provided a nice scoring boost, his play was a bit erratic as he turned the ball over four times and racked up four fouls in under 20 minutes of run. The 22-year-old has been mostly good this season and is posting averages of 10.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 23.3 minutes per game.
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CJ Massinburg: Double-double in loss
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Massinburg recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, three steals, three blocks and two assists in 38 minutes Tuesday against the Herd.
Massinburg's defensive contributions were outstanding, considering he's averaging just 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks per game on the season. The 22-year-old's had a solid season, though his poor shooting from the three-point and free throw lines have prevented him from achieving much more. In nine games, Massinburg's averaging 11.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 46.0 percent from the field, 30.3 percent from three and 57.9 percent from the line in 24.4 minutes.
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CJ Massinburg: Scores 15 in near loss
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Massinburg accounted for 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, an assist and a steal in 22 minutes Sunday against the Skyhawks.
Massinburg continues to score in bunches off of Long Island's bench. There's a good chance that he could be elevated to the starting five at some point as he's scoring 12.3 points and grabbing 5.8 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game -- totals which are more than adequate for starting minutes.
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CJ Massinburg: Drops 28 off bench
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Massinburg totaled 28 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists in Friday's loss to Delaware.
Massinburg acted as an offensive sparkplug off the bench Friday, leading the Nets in scoring in just 21 second-team minutes. While Friday's performance was his best of the season, Massinburg's providing solid value for Long Island as he's averaging 16.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 24.1 minutes off the bench through three games.
