Mavs star Doncic injures heel on fall, out against Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out of a game against New Orleans after exiting in the third quarter with a right heel injuryFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JONAS VALANCIUNAS #17 - CENTER - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
12.5 PPG •
7.9 RPG •
2.2 APG
12.5 PPG
7.9 RPG
2.2 APG
New Orleans visits Dallas after Doncic's 53-point game
Dallas takes on the New Orleans Pelicans after Luka Doncic scored 53 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 111-105 win against the Detroit PistonsFEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gafford double-double leads Wizards past Pelicans 113-103
Daniel Gafford had a season-high 21 points to go with 12 rebounds and five blocked shots, and the Washington Wizards beat the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 113-103 for their fifth s...JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ejected Saturday Valanciunas was ejected from Saturday's game against the Wizards after committing a Flagrant 2 foul, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Valanciunas will be an early exit for Saturday's tilt after elbowing Taj Gibson in the second quarter. He will finish scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-2 FT) with three rebounds, one assist and two turnovers in nine minutes of action. Willy Hernangomez and Larry Nance figure to pick up Valanciunas' vacated minutes.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas EJECTED for the Elbow on Taj Gibson 😱
JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Posts neat final line Valanciunas ended Wednesday's 111-102 loss to the Timberwolves with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds and one block in 29 minutes.
Impact Valanciunas was locked in from the field and locked up another double-double in the loss. Fantasy managers have to be pleased with the consistency that the big man has brought of late, as he's secured a double-double in six of his last seven contests while tallying a block in his last four.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas Postgame Interview | Pelicans vs Timberwolves 1/25/23
JANUARY 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Posts another double-double in loss Valanciunas supplied 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 16 rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 100-96 loss to the Heat.
Impact Valanciunas led all players in Sunday's game in rebounds, finishing as the only player on either team to tally a double-double. Valanciunas has recorded a double-double in 10 of his last 11 outings, including in five straight games.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Herro scores 26, Heat come from 16 down, top Pelicans 100-96
Tyler Herro scored 26 points, Kyle Lowry had nine straight for Miami in the final moments and the Heat rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 100-96JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wagner, Anthony lead Magic over Pelicans 123-110
Franz Wagner had 30 points and nine assists, Cole Anthony scored 22 off the bench and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-110JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shoots with efficiency Valanciunas logged 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 FT) and 10 rebounds over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 124-98 loss to the Heat.
Impact Valanciunas enjoyed a strong shooting night by draining 72.7 percent of his field-goal tries along with a pair of free throws. He also secured his third straight double-double. The 30-year-old is averaging 19.8 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists through nine January appearances.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bam Adebayo scores 26 points, Heat beat Pelicans 124-98
Bam Adebayo scored 26 points and the Miami Heat led comfortably from the first quarter on in a 124-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday nightJANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garland scores 30 to push Cavaliers past Pelicans 113-103
Darius Garland scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter with star Donovan Mitchell injured on the bench to beat the road-w...JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comes through with 33 points Valanciunas closed Friday's 116-110 win over the Pistons with 33 points (12-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and one block across 30 minutes.
Impact Valanciunas led his team in scoring by knocking down 80.0 percent of his field-goal attempts, and he also posted a massive night on the boards. He dominated on the defensive glass, grabbing 12 of his 16 boards on that end. Valanciunas has now notched a double-double in six of his last seven matchups.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas Powers Pelicans Over Pistons, Sweeps Series Jonas Valanciunas dominated the paint and powered the Pelicans to victory over the Pistons.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Jonas Valanciunas Postgame Interview | Pelicans at Pistons 1/13/23
JANUARY 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Valanciunas has 33 points to help Pelicans beat Pistons Jonas Valanciunas scored 13 of his 33 points in the first quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans went on to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-110 o...
JANUARY 14, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Valanciunas has 33 points to help Pelicans beat Pistons Jonas Valanciunas scored 13 of his 33 points in the first quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans went on to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-110 o...
JANUARY 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Detroit Pistons pounded inside by Jonas Valanciunas and New Orleans Pelicans, 116-110 The Detroit Pistons, down three big men, were unable to contain center Jonas Valanciunas, who finished with 33 points in the Pelicans' 116-1...
JANUARY 14, 2023 • FREEP.COM
William Guillory: Most 30-point, 15-rebound games this season:... - The Athletic Most 30-point, 15-rebound games this season: Anthony Davis - 6 Giannis Antetokuonmpo - 4 Nikola Jokic - 3 Jonas Valanciunas - 3
JANUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Valanciunas scores 33 points, Pelicans beat Pistons 116-110
Jonas Valanciunas scored 13 of his 33 points in the first quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans went on to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-110 Friday nightJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonas Valanciunas Postgame Interview | Pelicans at Wizards 1/9/23
JANUARY 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Fifth straight double-double Valanciunas registered 27 points (10-15 FG, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Monday's 132-112 victory over Washington.
Impact Valanciunas has seen more consistent usage over the past four games without Zion Williamson (hamstring) in the lineup. He's made 10 shots in each of the last two contests and is averaging a double-double (18.4 points, 12.2 rebounds) in January, with his figures in both categories well up from his season-long averages (14.1 and 9.7, respectively).
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
McCollum scores 34, Pelicans beat Wizards 132-112
CJ McCollum scored 34 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 27 points and 12 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 132-112JANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doncic scores 34 points in triple-double, Mavs beat Pelicans
Luka Doncic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his ninth triple-double of the season, Christian Wood added 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the short-handed...JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
