Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker's 41-point performance
Phoenix faces the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns' 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls13 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MASON PLUMLEE #22 - CENTER - PHOENIX SUNS
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4.5 PPG
6.2 RPG
1.8 APG
Won't play against Chicago Plumlee is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to a left quadriceps strain.
Impact Plumlee will miss his first game since Nov. 15 due to a quadriceps injury. In the veteran big man's absence, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro could receive increased playing time. Plumlee's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Back to bench Plumlee won't start Sunday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Plumlee drew two straight starts in place of Nick Richards (ankle), who's returning to action Sunday. Plumlee was actually more productive coming off the bench before moving into the starting lineup, averaging 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.5 minutes per game over his past four reserve appearances.
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Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106
Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 122-106 on Friday night5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ejected from Friday's game Plumlee has been ejected from Friday's game against the Kings after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact It's the second game in a row that Plumlee has been ejected, this time for receiving a Flagrant 2 foul after shoving Domantas Sabonis. Plumlee will end the night with two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes. Oso Ighodaro will likely see more minutes at center for the rest of Friday's game.
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Ejected against Houston Plumlee has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Rockets after an on-court altercation with Steven Adams, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Plumlee and Adams got into a physical altercation during Wednesday's matchup in Houston, which resulted in both players being ejected. The veteran big man logged 13 minutes for Phoenix before being sent to the locker room, finishing with four points and six rebounds.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Inserted into starting lineup Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Houston on Wednesday.
Impact Plumlee will make his 19th start of the season Wednesday (and his first since Jan. 18) due to the absence of Nick Richards (ankle). Plumlee has scored in double digits over his last four games, and over that span he has shot 76.9 percent from the field and averaged 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 24.5 minutes.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches double figures off bench Plumlee amassed 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 win over the Mavericks.
Impact Plumlee provided a nice lift offensively and on the glass in Sunday's contest, coming off the bench and finishing as one of six Suns players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Plumlee has reached double figures in scoring in seven outings, his fifth while coming off the bench. In all seven of those contests, Plumlee accompanied his double-digit point total with at least five boards.
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MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE
Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116
Devin Booker scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 125-116MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets' 149-141 OT win over Suns
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Snags eight rebounds Plumlee tallied four points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 18 minutes in Thursday's 124-116 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Plumlee didn't do anything outstanding, but provided steady center play off the bench Thursday. The veteran journeyman started a stretch of 11 games in December and January before being benched in favor of trade acquisition Nick Richards. Since returning to the bench, in 18 games, the 34-year-old is averaging 4.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.
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Pulls down 12 rebounds Plumlee accumulated six points (3-4 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 121-119 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact Plumlee had a strong showing Monday, playing slightly more minutes than Nick Richards (18) as a result. Despite playing just 17.9 minutes per game over his last six outings, Plumlee has remained a viable streamer in very deep formats with averages of 4.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks on 57.1 percent shooting from the field.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Season-high four steals in win Plumlee accumulated six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and four steals across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 108-84 win over the Nets.
Impact Plumlee had a solid performance off the bench for the Suns in Wednesday's win against the Nets. The veteran big man finished with a season-high four steals to go along with six points and five rebounds.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to second unit Plumlee will come off the bench Monday against the Cavaliers.
Impact Plumlee's fantasy managers probably saw this one coming after Nick Richards had a tremendous showing in his season debut Saturday against the Pistons. Plumlee is likely to see minutes in the high teens to lower 20s most nights as Richards' backup.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Comes down with 10 boards in win Plumlee posted six points (3-3 FG), 10 rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards.
Impact Plumlee came down with 10 boards in just 17 minutes Thursday, tallying double-digit rebounds for the fourth time in his last six games. The veteran big man has provided a consistent dose of boards over his last nine contests, a stretch where he's averaging 7.9 rebounds, 4.1 points, 2.4 assists, and 0.7 steals in 20.1 minutes while shooting 61.5 percent from the field. Plumlee remains Phoenix's interim starting center in the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (illness), but the Suns appear to be preparing for the incoming Nick Richards to take over down low once he's acclimated to their system.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Booker scores 34, Suns never trail in defeating Jazz 114-106
Devin Booker scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in a 114-106 victory over the Utah Jazz SaturdayJANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs 10 boards in win Plumlee amassed two points (1-1 FG), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 win over the Hawks.
Impact Plumlee received his sixth consecutive start Thursday, during which he has averaged 3.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across 21.3 minutes per game. The veteran big man also logged 10-plus rebounds for the eighth time this season. Plumlee has seen an increased role with Jusuf Nurkic having been phased out of the starting five, which will likely remain the case moving forward.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Only 13 minutes as a starter Plumlee had two points (1-1 FG), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 13 minutes during Monday's 109-99 victory over the 76ers.
Impact Plumlee was on the floor for only 13 minutes as a starter during Monday's game against the 76ers. Outside of seven rebounds and two blocks, the veteran big man didn't make much of an impact in the paint for Phoenix. With head coach Frank Vogel experimenting with lineups, it'll be interesting to see if Plumlee's minutes continue to dip.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to enter starting lineup Plumlee is expected to enter Phoenix's starting lineup in place of Jusuf Nurkic, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Impact Phoenix's recent struggles have been well-documented, so it appears the Suns are looking to rejuvenate their team by changing its starting unit. Jusuf Nurkic is back from a three-game suspension but is expected to take a back seat to Plumlee, who started on the former's behalf. Nurkic's three-game suspension saw Plumlee average 6.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 24.3 minutes.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Nearly double-doubles Plumlee finished with 12 points (6-6 FG), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact This was one of Plumlee's best performances of the season as he recorded his third game of the campaign with at least three blocks. Jusuf Nurkic will miss one more game with his suspension, making Plumlee an attractive streaming option against the Pacers on Saturday.
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