Clippers' Eric Gordon: Scores 22 points in starting role
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Gordon totaled 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three assists against Chicago in a 124-112 win Monday.
Gordon started for the third straight game Monday with Paul George (knee) out of action. Gordon racked up 16 first-half points and finished with his highest scoring output since he tallied a season-high 28 points Feb. 3. The veteran guard could continue to work with the starting unit for the remainder of the regular season in the wake of George's prolonged absence, though Gordon averaged a more modest 11.5 points in his previous two starts prior to Monday.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Will start Thursday
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Gordon will start Thursday against the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Gordon will take Paul George's (knee) spot in the starting lineup Thursday. Expect Gordon to stay in the starting lineup until George is able to return to the court. As a starter this season, Gordon is averaging 13.2 points, 2.9 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 30.3 minutes of action.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Scores 20 points off bench
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Gordon notched 20 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-102 victory over Portland.
Gordon was lights out off the bench and scored at least 20 points for the second time since joining the Clippers ahead of the trade deadline. In 13 games (three starts) with Los Angeles, the veteran shooting guard has averaged 11.1 points, 2.3 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 25.9 minutes with 47/43/80 shooting splits.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Retreats to bench
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Gordon isn't starting Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
Gordon drew a spot start Saturday with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined but will come off the bench with Leonard back in action a day later. Gordon has averaged 13.7 points in 29.9 minutes per game this month.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Struggles in spot start
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Gordon ended Saturday's 113-108 loss to the Magic with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one block in 31 minutes.
Gordon replaced Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management) in the starting lineup but failed to make the most of the opportunity. While he did log a healthy 31 minutes, he was relatively passive on the offensive end. The Clippers play again Sunday, and with Leonard likely to return, Gordon could find himself back on the bench. However, given what we have seen over the past few weeks, that might actually afford Gordon some more freedom when it comes to getting his shots up.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Starting Saturday
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Gordon will step into the first unit for Saturday's game against the Magic, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Gordon will take the spot of Kawhi Leonard (rest) for the opening leg of a back-to-back set Saturday, marking his third start with the Clippers. In his previous two appearances with the first five, Gordon averaged 18.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 32.0 minutes.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Two triples in victory
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Gordon recorded 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 106-95 win over New York.
Gordon played at least 26 minutes for the fifth straight game, piloting in two triples en route to double-digit scoring. He appears to have carved out a consistent role for himself, playing as a spark plug scorer off the bench. He offers nothing else outside of scoring and threes, but if that floats your boat, he can be considered a viable streaming option.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Making first start with Clippers
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Gordon will join the first unit for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Gordon will draw the starting nod Thursday with Marcus Morris (elbow) sidelined, marking his first start in a Clippers uniform. The 34-year-old wing has gotten off to a rocky start in Los Angeles, averaging just 5.6 points and 2.8 assists in 20.0 minutes per game across his first five appearances, while being held scoreless in his last two games.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Held scoreless in OT loss
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Gordon notched zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 134-124 overtime loss to Denver.
Gordon has come off the bench in his first four appearances with the Clippers, and he was held scoreless for the second time this season Sunday, even though the game went into overtime. He's been held under 10 points in three of his outings with his new team and has averaged 7.0 points and 3.5 assists in 23.3 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Set to make debut Tuesday
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Gordon will make his Clippers' debut Tuesday against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The veteran guard will make his first appearance in a Clippers uniform since 2010 after being acquired from Houston at the trade deadline. Gordon averaged 13.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 30.2 minutes per game over his 47 appearances with the Rockets this season. The likes of Norman Powell and Amir Coffey may see their usage reduced with Gordon now in the lineup.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Will not debut Friday
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Gordon will not play in Friday's game against the Bucks, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Gordon was acquired by the Clippers on Thursday in a trade with the Rockets and, as expected, is unavailable for Friday's tilt. The veteran wing will have a few days to get settled in with the Clippers before their next game against the Warriors on Tuesday.
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Clippers' Eric Gordon: Set to join Clippers
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The Clippers acquired Gordon and three second-round picks Thursday as part of a three-team trade that sent John Wall (abdomen), Danny Green and a 2023 first-round pick swap to the Rockets and Luke Kennard to the Grizzlies, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Gordon has played a prominent role in Houston over the last several seasons, and he averaged 13.1 points, 2.9 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per game over 47 appearances during the 2022-23 season. Though his playing time and usage will almost certainly take a hit with the move to the Clippers while both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are healthy, Gordon should pair with Norman Powell to provide L.A.'s two stars with some knockdown shooting on the perimeter.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Continues solid offensive run
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Gordon closed with 16 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists, two steals and one block across 31 minutes during Monday's 140-120 loss to the Kings.
In what seems like an annual tradition, Gordon is the subject of trade rumors as Thursday's deadline approaches. He's at least helped the Rockets' negotiating power by turning in one of his best offensive runs of the season. Over his last four outings, Gordon is averaging 23.3 points, 5.8 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 33.5 minutes while shooting 55.4 percent from the field. Gordon's role likely won't change much if he remains in Houston after the deadline, but his playing time and fantasy value would almost certainly decline if he's moved somewhere else.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Not on injury report
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Gordon (rest) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Gordon sat out against the Thunder on Saturday for rest purposes but will be back in action against the Kings. He's topped 20 points in his last three appearances and has averaged 25.7 points, 5.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per game during that time.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Out Saturday
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Gordon won't play in Saturday's matchup with the Thunder for rest purposes, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
The Rockets are playing the second night of a back-to-back set, so Gordon will get a breather. Gordon earned the rest after producing a season-high 28 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6-7 FT) to go with five assists, three rebound and one steal across 34 minutes in Friday's 117-111 loss to Toronto. After sitting Saturday, Gordon should slot back into the starting five for the Rockets' next game Monday against the Kings.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Pops for season-high 28 points
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Gordon posted 28 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 117-111 loss to Toronto.
Gordon scored at least 24 points for the third straight game, continuing easily his best stretch of the season. He remains someone who could very well be on the move come next Thursday, although that is something we have been saying for the past three seasons. He can be streamed in for points for now, but as for what the future holds, it's really anyone's guess.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Playing Friday, unlikely Saturday
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Gordon will take the floor Friday but isn't expected to suit up Saturday versus the Thunder, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Head coach Stephen Silas indicated that a final decision on his status hasn't been made at this point. If Gordon is ultimately held out, Josh Christopher could make another spot start, having subbed into the starting lineup for Gordon the last time he sat Jan. 26 versus the Cavaliers.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Likely only one game this weekend
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Gordon is expected to only appear in one of the two games in the back-to-back set Friday against the Raptors and Saturday against the Thunder, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
It's unclear which of the two games Gordon will suit up for, but it sounds like the veteran is only on tap for one contest. The injury report released later Thursday should clarify his status for Friday's tilt against the Raptors.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Leads way with 25 points
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Gordon accumulated 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 win over the Thunder.
Gordon was coming off a 24-point performance and has cleared 30 minutes in his last eight active games. Kevin Porter (foot) remains without a timetable, but the Rockets are hoping to get Jalen Green (calf) back this weekend. Gordon's minutes and usage appear to be secure for the short term, but a lot of eyes will be on him with the Feb. 9 trade deadline approaching.
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Rockets' Eric Gordon: Posts game-high 24 points
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Gordon totaled 24 points (8-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 117-114 win over the Pistons.
Gorden couldn't find his shooting touch from beyond the arc, but he still managed to lead the game in scoring with his 17 attempts from the field. He was able to rebound nicely from his last performance, when he was held to only nine points over 31 minutes Wednesday against the Wizards.
