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| Kevin Durant scored 30 points on Wednesday night for the Sonics in their 102-84 loss to the Clippers. Durant was 13-for-23 from the field and contributed five rebounds though he turned the ball over five times as well. March was Durant's highest scoring month of the season at 21.8 points per game and shot over 50% for the first time this season in March (52.6%). |
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| Elton Brand played his first game of the season for the Clippers and he scored 19 points with five rebounds and three assists in almost 26 minutes of action. Brand, who has missed the entire season with an Achilles tendon injury, will look to work his way back into game shape in preparation for returning next season at full strength. |
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| Al Thornton continued his run of scoring with 21 points on Wednesday night. He also contributed 10 boards and three assists for the victorious Clippers. Thornton has averaged 24 points a game over the last five, so if you are need of someone to fill up the old hoop, take a look on your waiver wire and see if Thornton resides there. |
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| Dirk Nowitzki did in fact play (scoring 18), but it was Jason Terry who served as the offensive force in a 111-86 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Terry went 11-of-21 from the field, 3-of-9 from the three-point line, and a perfect 6-of-6 from the charity stripe to score 31 points, adding five rebounds and six assists to complete on his best outings of the season.
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| Deron Williams continues to impress, leading his Utah Jazz to a 117-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williams was 8-of-10 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point land to finish with 19 points, adding 14 assists to complete the double-double, his seventh in as many games.
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| Zach Randolph was the lone highlight for the New York Knicks in a 114-130 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Randolph was 10-of-16 from the floor and 6-of-7 from the charity stripe to score 27 points, adding 10 rebounds to Knicks' top performance of the evening. |
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| Rudy Gay led the Memphis Grizzlies in their 130-114 win over the New York Knicks. Gay was 7-of-11 from the field, a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line, and 2-of-3 from three-point land to score 21 points, adding five rebounds to round out the effort. |
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| Once again it was Kevin Garnett leading the way for the Boston Celtics in a 92-77 win over the Indiana Pacers. Garnett went just 9-of-19 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, yet he managed to lead all scorers with 20 points, adding 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a blocked shot for good measure. The other members of Team Boston failed to show in big numbers (Ray Allen with 15 points, Paul Pierce with 13), thus the ability of Garnett to excel regardless is nothing short of impressive. |
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| Both Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby lit up the boxscore in leading the surging Atlanta Hawks to an impressive 127-120 win over the Toronto Raptors. Johnson was 11-of-21 from the floor and 3-of-7 from three-point land to score 28 points on the evening, adding 11 assists and seven rebounds. Bibby went 10-of-18 from the field and 5-of-10 from the three-point stripe to score 26, adding 12 assists of his own to give the Raptors a duo of double-double guards on the evening. |
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| Chris Bosh went just 8-of-20 from the field in a night of struggle as the Toronto Raptors fell 120-127 to the Atlanta Hawks. Bosh was a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line, but it was for naught. |
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| T.J. Ford brought the energy to the floor but his efforts as one of three players scoring 20+ for the Raptors fell short as Toronto suffered the 120-127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Ford went 11-of-20 from the floor to score 23 points with 13 assists. This was Ford's first double-double outing since February 10th, indicating the inconsistent results from a position you would hope to provide more assists throughout the season. |
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| David West and Tyson Chandler picked up the slack in scoring as Chris Paul struggled to sink shots, each scoring over 20 points in the Hornets' 106-77 trouncing of the Miami Heat. West went 8-of-17 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line to score 22 points with six rebounds. Chandler scored 20 points of his own on a perfect 10-of-10 from the floor (going 0-of-3 from the charity stripe). |
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| Chris Paul might have fallen a bit short in the scoring column, but he still managed to post his sixth consecutive double-double in leading the Hornets to a dominating 106-77 win over the Miami Heat. Paul went 6-of-12 from the field and just 1-of-2 from the charity stripe to score 14 points, matched with 10 assists to secure the double-D. |
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| Jason Richardson did all he could to keep the Charlotte Bobcats in the hunt for a win against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his team fell 118-114 in the end. Richardson went 13-of-22 from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point land to score 31 points with six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one blocked shot. Richardson has become the offensive force of the Bobcats and numbers like this, while serving as big reward for fantasy owners, are somewhat expected these days.
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| Anderson Varejao played the role of primary contributor in Cleveland's 118-114 win over the Charlotte Bobcats. Varejao went 8-of-9 from the field but just 1-of-6 from the free-thrown line, finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds. This easily ranks as Varejao's best fantasy performance this season, a campaign of injury struggles for the young Brazilian. |
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| LeBron James went 11-of-19 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line in leading his Cleveland Cavaliers to a 118-114 win over the Charlotte Bobcats. James finished with 29 points, four rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocked shots, a typical performance from a man worthy of MVP consideration. |
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| He wasn't his normal prolific-scoring self, but Gilbert Arenas appears to be on the mend and headed back to health in quick order after surprising fans with an unexpected return to action this evening. Arenas went 5-of-9 from the floor, 2-of-3 from three-point land, and 5-of-7 from the charity stripe to score 17 points. It's safe to say Arenas should probably be in the fantasy lineup when the Wiz face the Miami Heat on Friday. |
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| Andrew Bogut put his best foot forward in helping his Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-109 win over the Washington Wizards, going 8-of-12 from the floor to score 20 points with 10 rebounds and five assists. Bogut now has 20 points or more in his last three games and seems to be hitting a groove just in time for the season to end. Hopefully he can pick up where he is leaving off next season. |
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| Charlie Villanueva enjoyed a great performance in leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a hard-fought 110-109 win over the Washington Wizards. Villanueva went 10-of-15 from the floor and 2-of-4 from the three-point line, finishing with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Villanueva is a volatile fantasy commodity, coming off an 8-point performance against the Knicks in his last game to score 24 this evening. Putting him in the fantays lineup is like playing roulette... you just never know what will come up. |
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| Yi Jianlian has left Milwaukee's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right knee, according to the Associated Press. Yi was scoreless in the game with thus one shot attempt recorded. The Bucks have told reporters he will not return. |
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| In a move that contradicts every report that hit the wire yesterday and today before the game, Gilbert Arenas has laced 'em up and hit the floor for the Washington Wizards this evening. Arenas waited until the 5:30 mark of the first quarter of the Wizards' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night to emerge from the locker room in uniform. He entered the game 9 seconds later to a big ovation and scored on a reverse layup with 4:49 left in the first. We will update his progress later this evening. |
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| Ben Wallace will miss tonight's game against the Charlotte Bobcats, according to the Associated Press. Wallace is suffering from back spasms, and while team doctors have cleared him to play, the team wants to take it easy and save him for the playoffs. |
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| It appears earlier reports that Caron Butler might miss tonight's game have been revised, according to the Associated Press. Nursing a bad hamstring, Butler practiced today and is expected to start for the Washington Wizards as they face the Milwaukee Bucks. |
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| Gilbert Arenas, who has been cleared to return to the court, will not play on Wednesday night against the Bucks, this according to the AP. The good news for the team is that Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels should be able to return to the lineup. Arenas' situation is an odd one as he begged the team's medical staff to clear him, which it did, but he still isn't back on the court. With so much money likely to be thrown at him this off-season if he opts out of his contract, it just doesn't seem like there is an urgency for Arenas to get back on the court and risk further injury to his knee. |
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| Chauncey Billups will return to game action on Friday as he missed the Pistons last game simply to rest and prepare for the playoffs, this according to the Detroit News. In addition to Billups, Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace should also be back on Friday. There is nothing wrong with a team resting its guys for the playoffs, but it would be nice if they gave us a heads up before they chose to do so. In this case, you have a couple of days to make sure the Pistons starters are in your starting lineup. |
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| Dirk Nowitzki could miss tonight's important game against the Warriors, according to the Houston Chronicle. He went through the morning shootaround but stated, "The work today wasn't great. I'm still sore in a couple of movements. I've got to be pain-free. If I can't move out there and cut and try to defend and move my feet, it really doesn't make any sense to try to get out there. Just hobbling around wouldn't help anybody. I would rather have somebody out there that can go and give 100 percent." He is averaging 23.6 points and 8.8 boards per game and his services will be missed if he rides the pine.
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| Ben Wallace is questionable to play on Wednesday due to his back ailment, according to the Sports Network. Back spasms have really slowed him down as of late, and he could miss his second straight game due to the ailment. |
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| Andres Nocioni missed practice on Wednesday due to flu-like symptoms, according to the Chicago Trbune. He is expected to meet the team at the airport for its afternoon flight to Cleveland. His status for Thursday's game against the Cavs remains undetermined as of now. He is averaging 13.5 points per game this season.
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| Andres Nocioni missed practice on Wednesday due to flu-like symptons, according to the Chicago Trbune. He is expected to meet the team at the airport for its afternoon flight to Cleveland. His status for Thursday's game against the Cavs remains undetermined as of now. He is averaging 13.5 points per game this season.
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| Ronnie Brewer is doubtful to play on Wednesday, according to the Sports Network. He is nursing a strained right groin. He averages 12.1 points this season. |
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| Andrei Kirilenko is questionable for Wednesday, according to the Sports Network. He has missed two straight game due to his bruised right calf. |
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| Caron Butler is questionable for Wednesday night's game against Miwaukee, according to the Sports Network. He is nursing a hamstring ailment, and would be missed as he is averaging 20.7 points per game. |
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| Andres Nocioni scored 19 points in Chicago's Tuesdday night loss to Boston. He also added four boards, one assist, and one block. That was his highest point total since March 4, when he scored 20 against Memphis. |
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| Ben Gordon was limited to nine points in 15 minutes of action against Boston on Tuesday night. He only shot 3-of-8 from the field and picked up five personal fouls in a short period of time. That was his lowest point total since February 29, when he only scored six points against Washington. |
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| Kevin Garnett is back on track following a 12 point effort on March 31, as he poured in 20 points, seven boards, two assists, one steal, and four blocks in Tuesday night's 106-92 win over the Bulls. He is now averaging 20.7 points over his last four games. |
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| Andre Iguodala took a hard elbow to the head during battle with Cleveland on Tuesday, but he is expected to be fine, according to the Philadelphia Enquirer. He stated that he is still sore but the ailment isn't bothering him. He averages 19.8 points per game and is needed on the court. |
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| Rafer Alston enjoyed a solid outing in Tuesday night's 99-98 loss to the Kings, as he recorded 16 points, eight assists, four boards, and hit 2-of-5 shots from long range. He is averaging 17.2 points over his last four games. |
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| Luis Scola remains hot as he poured in 20 points and eight boards against Sacramento on Tuesday. He also made two assists and a steal. Scola is now averaging 20.6 points over his last three games. |
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