Daily Fantasy Diagnosis: 3.29.11
Didn't expect to ever see him here, huh? (NBA.com)
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Beast of the Night: Thaddeus Young posted 21 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks in just 24:39 of burn last night. He shot 63 percent (10-16) from the field, 50 percent (1-2) from the free-throw line and had just one turnover. While Young hasn’t exactly matched his production from last season, he’s still managed to improve his shooting percentages from last season’s marks, and has held top-90 value throughout the season. It would really help his value next season if he hit more threes.
Lines for Discussion:
Rajon Rondo: 9-13 FG (69%), 4-4 FT (100%), 22 Pts, 4 Reb, 8 Ast, 1 TO
Gilbert Arenas: 2-11 FG (18%), 4-6 FT (67%), 1 three, 9 Pts, 10 Reb, 5 Ast, 3 Stl, 5 TO
Joakim Noah: 3-7 FG (43%), 4-8 FT (50%), 10 Pts, 13 Reb, 1 Ast, 3 Stl, 3 Blk
George Hill: 11-20 FG (55%), 5-9 FT (56%), 27 Pts, 2 Reb, 6 Ast, 1 Stl
Waiver-Wire Watch:
Tyrus Thomas, Glen Davis, A.J. Price, Spencer Hawes, Jordan Crawford, Kevin Seraphin, Earl Watson, Derrick Favors
Injuries:
Jermaine O’Neal (knee): targeting Thursday
Shaun Livingston (back): left last night’s game with a bruised lower spine; day-to-day
D.J. Augustin (ankle): monitor his status
Kwame Brown (personal): day-to-day
Wilson Chandler (ankle): expected to play Wednesday
Arron Afflalo (hamstring): improving but still questionable for Wednesday
Chris Wilcox (knee): participated in Monday’s practice; check his status
Ben Gordon (migraine): monitor his status
Andris Biedrins (ankle): will not play during the team’s upcoming two-game road trip
Kyle Lowry (foot): now being called a sore left foot, not an ankle injury; he plans on playing tonight but should be considered questionable
Mike Dunleavy (thumb): has been cleared to play; suited up last night but didn’t play
Mike Miller (knee): day-to-day
Ronny Turiaf (ankle): day-to-day
Chris Duhon (hand): monitor his status
J.J. Redick (abdomen): remains day-to-day; coach Stan Van Gundy called it “a little more problematic” than originally expected
Jameer Nelson (knee): day-to-day
Quentin Richardson (back): day-to-day
Antonio McDyess (back): day-to-day
Tony Parker (knee): day-to-day with a bruised patella
Manu Ginobili (quad): day-to-day
Raja Bell (foot): day-to-day
Andrei Kirilenko (knee); said he’s feeling better, but there is still no planned return date
Nick Young (knee): day-to-day
Ronnie Price (leg): questionable for Friday