James' season-high 39 points lead Lakers by Spurs, 143-138
LeBron James had a season-high 39 points along with 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 143-138 victory over the San Antonio SpursNOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACH COLLINS #23 - POWER FORWARD - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
7.2 PPG •
3.8 RPG •
1.9 APG
7.2 PPG
3.8 RPG
1.9 APG
Ejected from Saturday's game Collins got ejected from Saturday's game against the Lakers after being charged with a flagrant 2, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact The bad news continues for a Spurs team that is getting more and more depleted in the frontcourt, as Jakob Poeltl and Jeremy Sochan already departed the game in the first half due to quad injuries. Collins was ejected for a blow to Russell Westbrook's forehead that made the point guard bleed, and the referees upgraded the original foul to a flagrant 2 and an automatic ejection. Collins ends the game with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and two assists across 19 minutes, and this means Isaiah Roby and perhaps Gorgui Dieng will be in line for more minutes unless the Spurs decide to play small the rest of the way.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from injury Collins (lower leg) totaled four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 105-94 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Collins saw the court for the first time in three weeks, and while he didn't do much on the offensive end, his defensive stats were usual enough. In his 10 games played this season, the backup big man is averaging 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 18.0 minutes.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers top Spurs in James' return for first road victory
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Available Friday Collins (lower leg) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Impact Collins is returning on the earlier end of his timetable after suffering a non-displaced fracture of his left fibula in early November. He'll presumably be eased into action, but he's in the midst of a nice season, with averages of 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 17.7 minutes. Collins' return will likely result in Charles Bassey's minutes getting brought back down.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday Collins (lower leg) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Collins hasn't played since Nov. 4 but is nearing a return. He'll presumably be on a minutes limit if available.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out Collins (lower leg) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Collins was expected to return for Wednesday's game after missing the past nine games but has now been ruled out due to a fibula head fracture. Collins' next opportunity to play will be Friday's game against the Lakers.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to return Wednesday Collins (lower leg) is probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Impact Collins is expected to return Tuesday after missing the previous nine games due to a fibula head fracture. Before Collins' injury, he was averaging 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 17.7 minutes across nine games.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Morant, Bane help Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime, 124-122
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Will miss two-to-four weeks An MRI on Tuesday revealed that Collins suffered a non-displaced fracture on his fibula that will keep him sidelined for two-to-four weeks, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express...
Impact Collins' injury was originally considered a lower leg contusion, but Tuesday's MRI revealed it is more serious. The 2017 first-round pick has averaged 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 17.7 minutes across the nine games this season. In Collins' absence, Gorgui Dieng, Isaiah Roby and Keita Bates-Diop are all candidates for extended minutes in the frontcourt.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Jokic powers Nuggets past Spurs for 3rd straight victory
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Out Monday Collins (leg) will not play in Monday's game against the Nuggets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Collins missed Saturday's matchup against Denver due to the leg injury, allowing Isaiah Roby to see a season-high 16 minutes. Roby, alongside Gorgui Dieng, is the favorite to see an expanded role with Collins out.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Monday Collins (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Impact Collins is eyeing a potential return to action for the start of the Spurs' three-game week after a left lower leg contusion kept him from playing in Saturday's 126-101 loss to the Nuggets. If Collins is sidelined again Monday, however, the Spurs would likely make room in the frontcourt rotation for both Isaiah Roby and Gorgui Dieng.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
San Antonio takes on Denver, looks to stop 3-game slide
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Out Saturday Collins (lower leg) is out Saturday at Denver, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Impact Saturday marks Collins' first absence of the season. In his absence, Gorgui Dieng will likely get some extra run.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable at Denver Collins is questionable for Saturday's game at Denver due to a left lower leg contusion, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Collins has played well this season but could miss his first game of the campaign Saturday. If he does, more minutes would presumably be in store for Gorgui Dieng.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
George, Clippers rally past Spurs for 3rd straight victory
Paul George scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-106 for their third straight victoryNOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drops injury status Collins (heel) is available for Friday's game versus the Clippers, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Collins was previously listed as questionable for Friday's game due to right heel soreness. Collins should be in line to play his usual 15-20 minutes as the Spurs' backup center.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday Collins is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to right heel soreness.
Impact Collins is playing well this season and is on pace for career highs in points (8.3), assists (2.9), steals (0.6) and blocks (1.3) per game. If he's out Friday, more minutes could be in store for Gorgui Dieng.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
