NBA Player News
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CJ McCollum PG | NO
Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Lights it up from deep in OT win
McCollum produced 43 points (16-25 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 41 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime win over the Kings.
McCollum was red-hot from three in Thursday's overtime battle, leading all players in scoring and threes made while finishing second on the team in rebounds in a balanced 40-point showcase. McCollum has connected on seven or more threes in three outings this season, surpassing the 40-point mark on three occasions. He has posted at least 40 points and seven boards in two contests this year.
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl PF | NO
Pelicans' Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Impresses off bench in overtime win
Robinson-Earl finished Thursday's 140-133 overtime win over Sacramento with 16 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes.
Robinson-Earl shined off the Pelicans bench in Thursday's overtime battle, leading all bench players in scoring and threes made while finishing as one of six players with a double-digit scoring total in a winning effort. Robinson-Earl set a new season high in threes made, recording his third game of the year with 15 or more points.
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Javonte Green SG | NO
Pelicans' Javonte Green: Displays two-way play in start
Green finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime win over the Kings.
Green got a starting nod Thursday due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest), making the most of that extended time on the court by putting forth a two-way showcase that including leading the team in steals and finishing second among Pelicans players in rebounds. Green set a new season high in steals, previously holding a season-best mark of four dimes which he has accomplished twice. He also matched a season high in rebounds, a total he has recorded in five appearances.
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Kyle Anderson SF | MIA
Heat's Kyle Anderson: Double-double in Thursday's start
Anderson amassed 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-113 loss to Dallas.
With Bam Adebayo (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (illness) getting an early start on their All-Star breaks, Anderson slid into the starting five for Miami and delivered his first double-double of the season. The veteran forward was making just his second appearance for the Heat after being sent east from Golden State as part of the Jimmy Butler deal, and it's not clear if Anderson will have a consistent role in the frontcourt rotation when the team is at full strength.
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Malik Monk SG | SAC
Kings' Malik Monk: Nears double-double in OT defeat
Monk provided 24 points (8-24 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 43 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
Monk provided a nice spark to Sacramento offensively in Thursday's high-scoring overtime contest, finishing second among Kings players in scoring, threes made and assists in a strong showcase. Monk has connected on four or more threes in nine contests, surpassing the 20-point mark in 20 outings and in two of his last five appearances.
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Tyler Herro PG | MIA
Heat's Tyler Herro: Ties season scoring high
Herro recorded a game-high 40 points (15-30 FG, 3-14 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 118-113 loss to the Mavericks.
The 25-year-old guard didn't get enough help to push a shorthanded Miami squad into the win column -- only three other Heat players even scored in double digits, led by Kel'el Ware's 17 -- but Herro still tied his season scoring high in a heroic solo effort. He's produced at least 30 points in three of his last eight appearances, averaging 23.1 points, 7.1 assists, 5.8 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.3 steals over that stretch.
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Zach LaVine SG | SAC
Kings' Zach LaVine: Shines offensively in double-double
LaVine logged 32 points (12-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 45 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
LaVine put on a show for Sacramento in Thursday's contest, putting forth his best outing in a Kings uniform thus far by leading all players in scoring, threes made, assists and steals in a well-rounded performance. LaVine matched a season-high assist total in the contest, a mark he has now recorded twice. He has surpassed the 30-point mark in 14 contests, his first with Sacramento.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double despite early exit
Sengun amassed 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 105-98 loss to the Warriors.
While the fourth-year center did contribute his 32nd double-double of the season, Sengun was one of the Rocket starters benched by coach Ime Udoka for the entire fourth quarter in an effort to generate a comeback from a 12-point deficit. Not counting a Feb. 9 game in which he played only three minutes due to back trouble, Sengun heads into the All-Star break averaging 19.4 points, 12.8 boards, 4.6 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five contests.
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Domantas Sabonis C | SAC
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Owns glass in near 30-rebound game
Sabonis posted 22 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 28 rebounds and five assists over 43 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
Sabonis dominated in the paint Thursday, entering the All-Star Break by leading all Kings players in rebounds and concluding two boards shy of a 30-rebound performance in an overtime defeat. Sabonis matched a season high in boards, a mark he also tallied Jan. 10 against Boston. He has now recorded at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in four appearances.
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Nate Williams SG | HOU
Rockets' Nate Williams: Productive off bench Thursday
Williams contributed 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 18 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 105-98 loss to the Warriors.
The 26-year-old guard saw his biggest workload of the season as Houston coach Ime Udoka benched Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green for the entire fourth quarter in an effort to spark his sluggish squad. Williams delivered a solid all-around performance, but his path to consistent minutes will get even narrower with Fred VanVleet (ankle) expected back in the lineup after the All-Star break.