Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
Brandon Ingram leads Pelicans over Cavs with 29 points
Brandon Ingram scored a team-high 29 points in Friday's 116-104 win over the Cavs, going 11-of-19 from the field while adding six rebounds, seven assists, a steal and two 3-pointers.
Lonzo Ball goes for 5-6-12 with seven cash counters
Lonzo Ball filled up the stat sheet with five points, six rebounds, 12 assists, four steals, two blocks and a 3-pointer in Friday's win.
Derrick Favors only scores five points but posts 15 rebounds and two blocks
Derrick Favors' muted offensive production continued on Friday with just five points, though he was able to chip in 15 rebounds, a steal and two blocks in 24 minutes of work.
Josh Hart fails to produce despite early exit for JJ Redick
Josh Hart couldn't capitalize on JJ Redick's early absence on Friday, finishing with five points, four rebounds, two assists and a 3-pointer in 19 minutes.
Collin Sexton scores 31 points against Pelicans
Collin Sexton led the charge on Friday with 31 points (11-of-20 shooting), four rebounds, three assists, a steal and six 3-pointers in a road loss to the Pelicans.
Kevin Porter Jr. nets 16-5-5 off the bench
Kevin Porter Jr. delivered 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two 3-pointers off the bench in Friday's loss to the Pelicans.
Larry Nance Jr. disappoints in 17-minute outing
Despite no Andre Drummond on Friday, Larry Nance Jr. only put up two points, five rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes of action.
Kevin Love quiet in 27 minutes vs. Pelicans
Kevin Love played 27 minutes on Friday night but wasn't anything special with 10 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
Derrick Jones Jr. gets the starting nod on Friday
Derrick Jones Jr. will be in the starting lineup for the Heat-Mavs contest on Friday.
Robert Williams (left hip edema) cleared to play
Robert Williams (left hip edema) has been cleared to return to action.
Kemba Walker (sore left knee) unlikely for Saturday, targeting next week for return
Kemba Walker (sore left knee) didn't practice on Friday, and Brad Stevens said that Walker is unlikely to play on Saturday but will continue to ramp up his activity over the weekend in hopes of returning next week.
De'Aaron Fox (abdominal tightness) questionable on Friday
De'Aaron Fox (abdominal tightness) is questionable to play on Friday.
LaMarcus Aldridge (sore right shoulder) goes through non-contact practice on Friday
LaMarcus Aldridge (sore right shoulder) went through a non-contact practice on Friday.
Eric Gordon (right knee contusion) questionable vs. Celtics
Eric Gordon (right knee contusion) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game.
Danilo Gallinari (left ankle soreness) ruled out for Friday
Danilo Gallinari (left ankle soreness) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Bucks.