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Day'Ron Sharpe - Back to bench Sharpe won't start Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Sharpe will slide back to a bench role after garnering a spot start Wednesday in Nic Claxton's absence. Sharpe has scored in double figures in four games in a row, averaging 11.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 18.5 minutes during that stretch.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Returns to bench Smith won't start Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact With Spencer Dinwiddie out, Smith slid into the starting lineup Wednesday and flirted with a triple-double. However, now that the Nets are back to full strength, Smith will handle his usual role off the bench. Across his last three appearances as a reserve, Smith has averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Moving to bench Thomas will come off the bench Friday at Washington.
Impact After a string of 13 straight starts, Thomas will move back to the bench as the Nets go with a starting five of Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie. Thomas saw only 12 minutes of action against Milwaukee on Wednesday, and prior to that he'd played 23 and 28 minutes, respectively, in the Nets' previous two games.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dorian Finney-Smith - Moves into starting lineup Finney-Smith will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will replace Cam Thomas in the first unit as the Nets look to shake things up. Finney-Smith missed Wednesday's game against the Bucks to give his knee some extra rest, but he doesn't have any reported restrictions for Friday. In 17 starts this season, the veteran forward holds averages of 11.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.4 three-pointers.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Royce O'Neale - Back to bench O'Neale won't start Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact O'Neale drew a spot start Wednesday but will return to the bench now that Brooklyn is back to full strength. Across his last 12 appearances off the bench, O'Neale has averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 22.2 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV - Will remain out through weekend Coach Jacque Vaughn said Walker (hamstring/illness) won't play Sunday in Oklahoma City, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Walker was already slated to miss a 14th straight game Friday, but he'll also remain sidelined Sunday. He was nearing a return to game action following a multi-week absence due to a hamstring strain before getting sick this week. Walker's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in New Orleans, but if he's cleared, Walker figures to have a strict minutes limit after a lengthy absence.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dorian Finney-Smith - Good to go Friday Finney-Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Finney-Smith missed Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to a sore left knee, but he was probable leading up to Friday's matchup. He'll likely be one of the top reserve options at forward against Washington.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nic Claxton - Good to go Friday Claxton (illness) is available for Friday's game against Washington.
Impact As expected, Claxton has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up after a one-game absence. Before the illness, Claxton recorded four double-doubles over his last 10 appearances, averaging 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 27.1 minutes during that stretch.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Pistons losing streak: Tracking NBA consecutive loss record, lines

The Pistons are in the midst of a NBA record 28-game losing streak. How long until they earn a win? Follow along with the game-to-game odds.
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Detroit Pistons losing streak: Tracking NBA consecutive loss record, lines
Noah Clowney - Returns to G League The Nets assigned Clowney to the Long Island Nets of the G League on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Clowney recorded 14 points, four rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's blowout loss to Milwaukee. However, with most of Brooklyn's regulars returning from injury, the rookie forward will continue his development in the G League.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dariq Whitehead - Returns to G League The Nets assigned Whitehead to the Long Island Nets of the G league on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Whitehead played 21 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. However, with most of Brooklyn's regulars back from injury, the rookie forward will continue to develop in the G League.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Set to play against Washington Johnson (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Johnson will return to action Friday after missing Wednesday's game versus the Bucks due to right knee injury management. Johnson will likely reclaim his starting spot from Royce O'Neale.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Dinwiddie - Set to return Friday Dinwiddie (rest) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Dinwiddie sat out Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to rest purposes, but he'll be back in action against Washington. He's played at least 30 minutes in each of his last six appearances, averaging 12.0 points, 7.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dorian Finney-Smith - Expected to play Friday Finney-Smith (knee) is probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Finney-Smith is expected to return to action Friday after missing the previous game with left knee soreness. Finney-Smith will likely resume his role as one of Brooklyn's top options at the forward position off the bench.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nic Claxton - Likely to play Friday Claxton is probable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to an illness, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Claxton sat out Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to left ankle injury maintenance, and he's dealing with an illness ahead of Friday's matchup. However, he'll likely be able to return to the court against Washington. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 9.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 27.2 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Wilson - Impressive despite Wednesday loss Wilson notched 21 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 144-122 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Wilson led the Nets in scoring Wednesday and logged a season-high mark in several categories, including minutes played, points and rebounds. However, the fact that he logged double-digit minutes twice in 2023-24 suggests this double-double was an absolute anomaly. He should return to his regular bench role when the Nets take on the Wizards on Friday.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day'Ron Sharpe - Efficient in loss to Bucks Sharpe notched 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 144-122 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Sharpe was one of several non-regulars who got trusted into a starting role Wednesday, and he responded with solid numbers on both ends of the court. Sharpe has shown he can perform when given enough minutes, but he is expected to return to a bench role against the Wizards on Friday, limiting his upside considerably.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Stuffs stat sheet in big loss Smith notched 14 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 144-122 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Smith embraced a larger role on offense with several regulars sidelined, and he responded by ending just two assists and three rebounds away from a triple-double. Expect Smith to continue playing off the bench once the Nets take on the Wizards on Dec. 29, and that would limit his upside considerably.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets' Mikal Bridges not happy how games streak was extended Mikal Bridges extended his consecutive games played streak to 423 on Wednesday night. In hindsight, he may have preferred it come to an end...
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • NYPOST.COM
Former Blue Devil Sharpshooter Drains First NBA Field Goal Dariq Whitehead, a former five-star recruit who went No. 22 overall to the Brooklyn Nets at the 2023 NBA Draft following his one-and-done Du...
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bucks sail to victory over short-handed Nets Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and to lead seven Milwaukee players in double figures as the Bucks pulled away in the fourth quarter...
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets - Full Game Highlights | December 27, 2023-24 NBA Season
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks pull away from short-handed Nets for 144-122 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Khris Middleton added 27 points and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away for a 144-122 victory over a...
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royce O'Neale - Gets starting nod O'Neale is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Impact O'Neale will replace Cameron Johnson (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. O'Neale is averaging 9.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 34.6 minutes across his previous five starting appearances.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day'Ron Sharpe - Starting sans Claxton Sharpe is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Impact Sharpe will replace Nic Claxton (ankle) in the starting lineup Wednesday. While Sharpe is making his first start of the season against Milwaukee, he has recorded double-doubles in two of his last three appearances coming off the bench.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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