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Some technical difficulties for GMTR over the past couple of days (more on that later), but we’ve busted through it like LeBron on a fast break. Here is the daily write-up for yesterday (Nov 19th). Today’s write-up coming shortly.
Line of the Night: Elton Brand (1.32). As Erik more delicately said on Points in the Paint, it’s put up or shut up time for Brand now that Marreese Speights is out for the next two months with a torn MCL. Well, it looks like the old man isn’t ready to shut up quite yet, as Brand played a season high 42 minutes and finished with 19 points, 11 boards and 6 blocks against the Bobcats. It’s never the greatest sign going forward when a guy’s fantasy performance is driven by blocks (see the mediocre lines Chris Andersen is putting up this year for example), but I’m guessing Brand owners will take whatever they can get from the big guy right now.
Honorable Mentions: Larry Hughes (1.29) was going to be my waiver wire guy of the night, but then I saw he is owned in about two-thirds of leagues. Well, all you Larry Hughes owners were rewarded with an almost-triple-double (22/10/7) including 3 threes and 3 steals. But keep watch on Nate Robinson, who has returned from his injury but has only seen limited minutes in his two games back; Al Jefferson (1.13) returned from a two game absence to put up a solid 20 and 10 double-double on 9-11 shooting; Joe Johnson (1.07) continues his scoring assault with 30 points while going 5-11 from three; Dirk Nowitzki (1.07) just won’t quit. With Josh Howard, Erick Dampier, and Shawn Marion out with various injuries, the Mavs needed every single one of his 41 points and 12 boards to pull out a win over the Spurs in overtime; and Lebron James (1.05) had a ho-hum 34 and 9 in a loss to the Wizards. His 6 turnovers
Waiver Wire Line of the Night: James Harden (1.02). A career high 24 points (and 6-7 from three) for Harden thanks to a career high 31 minutes on the court. Both the minutes and the points can be attributed to the Thunder getting blown out by the Magic. There was a lot of rest for the Thunder starters in this one.
Surprisingly, Chris Douglas-Roberts (0.85) is only owned in 47% of leagues, although probably 0% of the leagues of people who read GMTR. His 31 points and 10 rebounds led New Jersey in both categories. If he’s available in your league, grab him and Terrence Williams for as long as Courtney Lee remains out.
Dahntay Jones (0.83) – 25 points and 6 boards – has been putting up consistent numbers in Troy Murphy’s absence, although Murph is expected back any day now (sure…); and Carlos Delfino (0.79) who’s game has been all over the place this season for the Bucks, got big minutes because Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is injured. Delfino put up 21 points and was 4-8 from three against the Nets.
Rust? What Rust? In his first game back after missing the Wizards first 9 games with a shoulder injury, Antawn Jamison (0.83) came ready to play, scoring 31 points on 12-22 shooting, adding 10 boards and a couple threes. Let me give you some expert advice: you probably want to get him back in your lineup for the Wizards next game.
The Biggest Loser: With the absolute lowest game score of the night, Kevin Durant (-0.75) was public enemy number one in the Thunders’ smackdown at the hands of the Magic. Durant was 4-12 from the floor, finishing with 12 points and 5 turnovers in 26 minutes.
Quiz Time: Is there anyone in the NBA doing less with more than Trenton Hassell (-0.52) right now?
All Eyez on Me: Three games tonight.
Phoenix (10-2) at New Orleans (4-8) – Darren Collison continues to start at point for the injured Chris Paul. But is it a punishable offense if I mention that Devin Brown is actually the player to pick up while CP3 is out?
Utah (5-6) at San Antonio (4-5) – Manu Ginobili is going to be out in this one with a strained groin. Unfortunately for Manu owners everywhere, Michael Finley will get most of his minutes.
Chicago (6-4) at Los Angeles Lakers (8-3) – Pau Gasol is finally expected to make his season debut in this one. And that sound is millions of Lamar Odom owners frantically offering him up in various trade scenarios.
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