Ellis logged almost 90 minutes in two games this past weekend. He did a lot with them. (Flickr/Keith Allison)
Weekend Wonder: Monta Ellis was locked in this past weekend, averaging 32 points, 5.5 rebounds, 11.5 assists, two steals and 3.5 threes in two games. He shot 56 percent from the field, 85 percent from the free-throw line and averaged 1.5 turnovers in this stretch. Ellis was struggling before this, and it was only the second time in his career that he’s notched back-to-back double-doubles. His resiliency, given his heavy workload, is impressive.
Lines for Discussion:
Samuel Dalembert (3/25): 6-13 FG (46%), 4-6 FT (67%), 16 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO
Hedo Turkoglu (3/25): 8-11 FG (73%), 1-2 FT (50%), 3 threes, 20 Pts, 1 Reb, 13 Ast
J.J. Hickson (3/25): 9-13 FG (69%), 6-6 FT (100%), 24 Pts, 15 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO
Derrick Rose (3/26): 9-17 FG (53%), 12-12 FT (100%), 30 Pts, 3 Reb, 17 Ast, 2 TO
Carlos Delfino (3/26): 7-11 FG (64%), 4-4 FT (100%), 5 threes, 23 Pts, 7 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 TO
Tyreke Evans (3/26): 2-8 FG (25%), 5-6 FT (83%), 1 three, 10 Pts, 1 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO
Anthony Randolph (3/26): 0-5 FG (0%), 3-6 FT (50%), 3 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 TO
JaVale McGee (3/27): 9-12 FG (75%), 10-11 FT (91%), 28 Pts, 18 Reb, 5 Blk, 3 TO
Carl Landry (3/27): 8-16 FG (50%), 8-9 FT (89%), 24 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Blk, 2 TO
Marcin Gortat (3/27): 8-13 FG (62%), 4-4 FT (100%), 20 Pts, 15 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 3 Blk, 4 TO
Waiver-Wire Watch:
Jodie Meeks, Jordan Crawford, Chris Andersen, Ekpe Udoh, Richard Hamilton, Ed Davis, Spencer Hawes, Chase Budinger, Marvin Williams, Tony Allen
Injuries:
Joe Johnson (thumb): monitor his status
Josh Smith (knee): playing through a sore knee
Shaquille O’Neal (Achilles): target return date pushed back to April 4
Jermaine O’Neal (knee): ready to practice with the team again
Tyrus Thomas (ribs): day-to-day
Tracy McGrady (back): he expects to play Wednesday
Udonis Haslem (foot): will travel with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip
Mario Chalmers (ankle): ditto, but might not be ready to practice until April 4
Michael Redd (knee): was activated Saturday but didn’t play
Ronny Turiaf (ankle): day-to-day
Jameer Nelson (knee): sprained knee makes him day-to-day
Mickael Pietrus (knee): didn’t practice Saturday
Andrea Bargnani (ankle): aggravated a bone spur in his ankle; day-to-day
Reggie Evans (foot): day-to-day
Andrei Kirilenko (knee): day-to-day
Devin Harris (hamstring): day-to-day
Chris Wilcox (knee): day-to-day
Nikola Pekovic (hip): day-to-day
Quinton Ross (back): likely done for the season
Mike Dunleavy (thumb): could return this week
Troy Murphy (ankle): day-to-day
Rajon Rondo (finger): day-to-day
Kyle Lowry (ankle): X-rays came back negative but he’s questionable for Tuesday, though he plans to play
Sam Young (ankle): day-to-day
Dwyane Wade (tailbone): monitor his status
Deron Williams (wrist): plans to play Wednesday
Manu Ginobili (quad): day-to-day
Samardo Samuels (wrist): day-to-day
Mike Miller (knee): day-to-day
Brandon Roy (back): day-to-day
Nicolas Batum (quad): check his status
Nick Young (knee): will have an MRI and is out tonight