| Jason Terry, G, Dallas Mavericks | Thursday 3/27, 11:55 PM CT |
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| Jason Terry struggled from long range as he only hit 1-of-7 three point attempts during battle with Denver on Thursday. He still finished the game with 14 points, which is right near his season average. |
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| Rookie Arron Afflalo scored a career-high 15 points in the Pistons' 85-69 win over the Heat on Thursday. He also chipped in seven rebounds and two steals, with one blocked shot. His previous season high was 12 points. |
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| Allen Iverson poured in 31 points in Denver's 118-105 win over Dallas on Thursday. He also notched five assists, three boards, one steal, and hit 3-of-3 from long range. He is averaging 30.2 points over his last five games. |
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| Josh Howard, F, Dallas Mavericks | Thursday 3/27, 11:00 PM CT |
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| Josh Howard paced the Mavericks with 30 points in their 118-105 loss to Denver on Thursday. He also chipped in five rebounds and two assists. He is averaging 31 points over his last two games. |
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| Jason Kidd, G, Dallas Mavericks | Thursday 3/27, 10:07 PM CT |
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| Jason Kidd had a strong night in a losing effort against Denver on Thursday night as he generated 19 points, 15 assists, four rebounds, and five steals. That was his highest scoring total since March 3, when he hit 19 again versus Utah. |
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| Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 32 points in the Nuggets' 118-105 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday. He also generated 10 boards, eight assists, and two steals. That was the 20th time that he reached at least 30 points in a game this season. |
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| Chauncey Billups recorded a double-double as he scored 13 points and 11 assists in a 85-69 win over Miami on Thursday. That was his 13th double-double of the season. |
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| Blake Ahearn led the Heat with 15 points on Thursday night in their 85-69 loss to the Pistons. He also added four boards, two assists, and two steals. That was his highest scoring output over five games this season, and he notably played 30 minutes. |
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| Chris Wilcox, F, Seattle Supersonics | Thursday 3/27, 8:43 PM CT |
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| Chris Wilcox is reportedly done for the season due to his sprained right pinkie, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Seattle GM Sam Presti stated, "After gathering all of the necessary information, the decision has been made to rest the injury and allow for the proper recuperation and rehabilitation to avoid further damage. We are disappointed that we will be without Chris the remainder of the season but look forward to having him back healthy next year." Wilcox ended the year while averaging 13.4 points and seven boards per game.
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| Mickael Pietrus, who is suffering through a painful groin strain, is out indefinitely, notes the Contra Costa Times. likely miss another few games. He has been ruled out for Thursday's game.
Al Harrington and Kelenna Azubuike are the benefactors in the fantasy realm. |
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| Spencer Hawes suffered a sprained left ankle in Wednesday's game and was unable to return, this according to the Sacramento Bee.
The rookie is considered day-to-day, and is no longer the fantasy presence he was when Brad Miller was injured. |
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| Beno Udrih, G, Sacramento Kings | Thursday 3/27, 2:46 PM CT |
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| Beno Udrih was held out of Wednesday's game after aggravating his lower back injury, this according to the Sacramento Bee. Udrih is now a question mark every time he takes the court, meaning caveat emptor. Owners that have options should seek fantasy shelter in a healthier body. |
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| Jason Williams , who underwent an MRI for an injured thumb, is expected to be out at least five more days, this according to the Miami Herald. Expect Chris Quinn to serve as Williams' replacement moving forward. |
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| Jameer Nelson (bruised jaw, dizziness), according to the Orlando Sentinel, is doubtful for Friday's game. The team doctors are not likely to clear him for contact drills for another week. |
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| Hedo Turkoglu told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday that he will play in Friday's game. Turk is averaging nearly 20 points per game and adding six bounds and five assists. |
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| Mike Bibby, G, Atlanta Hawks | Thursday 3/27, 1:39 PM CT |
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| Good news for an Atlanta Hawk team that is fighting for their Eastern Conference playoff lives. The results of Thursday's MRI exam on the injured thumb of Mike Bibby were negative, and the Hawks point guard is expected to play Friday against Chicago, this according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Bibby injured his left thumb in Wednesday's win over Milwaukee. He left the game in the fourth quarter and did not return. |
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| Brent Barry, G, San Antonio Spurs | Thursday 3/27, 11:02 AM CT |
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| Brent Barry, who re-signed with the Spurs this week after a month long absence as part of a San Antonio-Seattle trade in February, didn't dress for the Spurs despite Robert Horry's (knee) inactive status. No word yet on when or if the veteran will dress out for his return debut. |
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| Josh Howard, F, Dallas Mavericks | Thursday 3/27, 10:59 AM CT |
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| Josh Howard scored 32 points in Wednesday’s win over the Clippers, and he'll try and carry the Mavs while Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) sits. Howard will force the pace tonight against the up-tempo Nuggets and we should see a repeat of his 30-plus points. |
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| T.J. Ford, G, Toronto Raptors | Thursday 3/27, 10:55 AM CT |
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| T.J. Ford , who scored 13 points, recorded nine helpers, and pulled down five rebounds, started his first game since December 11th. Ford played 29 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Pistons. Head coach Sam Mitchell, completely distraught over the Raptors fold-job to Denver this past week, is making wholesale changes. Toronto had lost 11 of 14 games coming into tonight's big victory over Detroit. Expect Ford to remain in the starting lineup, but his minutes will be monitored after a suffering serious head trauma earlier in the year. |
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| Richard Hamilton missed his second straight game Wednesday because of a hip injury. Rookie Arron Afflalo started for Hamilton, but played only 12 minutes to Rodney Stuckey's 30. The Pistons, who were playing their third game in four nights, lost 89-82 to Toronto. The Pistons will play their fourth game in five nights on Thursday when they host Miami. Stuckey, at this point is a better offensive option than an unhealthy Hamilton. Stuckey scored 16 points and added six boards. Hamilton is averaging 17.7 points per game, but unless the veteran is 100 percent, the Pistons are better served playing young legs. |
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| Mike Dunleavy had 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the losing Indiana Pacers (29-43) on Wednesday night. The Pacers are trying to catch the streaking Hawks, but the loss to the Nets now leaves them 2 1/2 games back in the weak East. Dunleavy has been great. The forward is averaging 22 points in March and 18.7 on the season. Throw in five rebound and 3.5 helpers per contest and the son of an NBA player has become very fantasy-friendly. |
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| Roger Mason Jr pumped in five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's win over Seattle. Mason, who averages but 8.6 ppg, finished the contest with 22 points. He matched his career high with six 3-pointers. |
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| Antawn Jamison, averaging a team-high 21.6 points, is hurt and/or run down as evidence of his recent performances. The team won't acknowledge such, but Jamison has struggled on back-to-back nights. He scored just nine points on 3-for-13 shooting Tuesday in a 102-82 loss to Portland. He hit 6 of 17 attempts against the Sonics and finished with 17 points. The Wizards (37-34) remained a half-game ahead of Philadelphia for sixth place in the Eastern Conference, but after watching Jamison play on Wednesday something isn't quite right with the veteran forward. |
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| Al Jefferson, F, Minnesota Timberwolves | Thursday 3/27, 10:39 AM CT |
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| Timberwolves All Star Al Jefferson produced his 50th double-double of the season -- 21 points, 10 rebounds -- and tied a career high with five blocked shots, which now gives him 18 blocks in his past five games. The must start fantasy forward continues to impress despite a lost season in Minnesota. |
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| Tracy McGrady, who injured his left shoulder, his non-shooting shoulder, in Monday's victory over Sacramento received a shot before the game that left his shoulder feeling "fine," this according to the Houston Chronicle. Mac scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter when he returned to the game -- essentially laying the knockout points on the Timberwolves Wednesday night. |
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| Andrew Bogut left Wednesday's loss to the Hawks with a blood-covered face after going for a lob pass from Awvee Storey and being inadvertently elbowed by Atlanta's Marvin Williams. The Bucks initially thought Bogut's nose was broken, but until tests are run this morning nothing definitive will be announced. "It feels broken to me," said Bogut afterward. "It's more of a headache and ringing in the ears," this according to JS Online. Talk about a young team that has hit the wall and lacks the talent to compete in March and April; the Bucks got a total of four points from their reserves - two by Yi Jianlian and one each by Royal Ivey and Awvee Storey. |
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| Joe Johnson, G, Atlanta Hawks | Thursday 3/27, 10:27 AM CT |
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| Guard Joe Johnson, who led the Hawks with 28 points and eight assists in Wednesday's win over the Bucks, will receive a spike in his stat-line, if in fact Mike Bibby misses extended playing time after aggravating his injured thumb last night. Johnson, who made 11 of 17 and sank 4 three-pointers in Wednesday's romp of Milwaukee is leading a new look, up-tempo Hawks offense. |
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| LaMarcus Aldridge missed Tuesday's contest against the Wizards due to a sprained ankle, and is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Warriors, according to the Oregonian. Aldridge has enjoyed a breakout campaign for the Blazers, averaging 17.7 points, 7.3 boards, and 1.3 blocks per contest. |
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| Mike Bibby, G, Atlanta Hawks | Thursday 3/27, 9:14 AM CT |
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| On Wednesday night Hawks' point guard Mike Bibby sprained his thumb during Atlanta's 115-96 win over the Bucks. The bad news is that it's the same thumb he had surgery on earlier this season. The guard is expected to undergo tests today to determine the extent of the injury. |
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| Pau Gasol, F, Los Angeles Lakers | Thursday 3/27, 8:59 AM CT |
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| The Los Angeles Times reports that center Pau Gasol may not be ready to return to action Friday against the Grizzlies after all, mostly due to swelling and soreness in his injured left ankle. He has missed seven games to the problem. The Lakers will have to go small for a while longer using a combination of Ronny Turiaf, Vladimir Radmanovic, and D.J. Mbenga up front. |
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| Brad Miller, C, Sacramento Kings | Thursday 3/27, 12:08 AM CT |
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| Brad Miller enjoyed one of the best games he's put forth this season, going 6-of-11 from the field to score 15 points laced with the sweet taste of 17 rebounds. Miller also added eight assists, two steals, and two blocks to round out a wonderful performance in the Kings' 107-106 win over Memphis. |
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| Hakim Warrick led Memphis with 26 points in a close 107-106 loss to Sacramento Wednesday night. He also generated eight boards and two steals and hit 2-of-3 shots from long range. He is now averaging 27.5 points over his last two games, and has reached at least 20 points in four of 13 games in March. |
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| Kevin Martin was the man of the hour for the Sacramento Kings, posting an overtime 107-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Martin went just 9-of-20 from the field but was a perfect 16-of-16 from the free-throw line, scoring 36 points with seven rebounds and four assists. It's amazing how Martin has taken control of this offense, scoring big point in nearly every outing this month. He likes to shoot and he likes to score. |
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| Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers | Thursday 3/27, 12:02 AM CT |
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| Kobe Bryant poured in a team-high 27 points in the Lakers' 108-95 loss to the Bobcats. He also chipped in six boards, three assists, and a block. He is playing fine since sustaining a sprained ankle and bruised eye against the Warriors on Monday. |
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