Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Will play limited minutes
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Coach Steve Clifford said Micic will start but play limited minutes during Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
While the rest of Charlotte's starters -- outside of Tre Mann -- will sit out the regular-season finale, Micic will start but play limited minutes. Micic has struggled over his last three appearances, but overall, he shined after moving into the starting lineup in early March. Over 20 straight starts, Micic has averaged 12.3 points, 6.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 30.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Records double-double Sunday
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Micic ended Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Thunder with 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
Micic has been thriving in a starting role for the rebuilding Hornets, and he's turning more than a few heads with his play, particularly his passing ability and overall vision. This was Micic's third double-double over his last six games, and he's dished out at least eight assists in each of those six outings as well.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Flirts with double-double in win
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Micic notched 14 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over Orlando.
Micic fell one assist short of a double-double, continuing his strong end to the season. Although he has missed a handful of games, Micic has been a great source of assists and steals. The Hornets are playing for nothing at this point, so Micic should continue to log heavy minutes anytime he steps onto the floor.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Cleared to play
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Micic (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Magic.
As expected, Micic, Brandon Miller (wrist), Miles Bridges (wrist) and Grant Williams (ankle) have all been upgraded from probable to available. Micic missed Wednesday's loss to Portland but had been sharp before that, averaging 13.4 points, 6.5 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 32.1 minutes over his previous 15 appearances.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Probable for Friday
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Micic (shoulder) is probable for Friday's game against the Magic.
Micic should be back in action Friday night following a one-game absence, which will likely result in fewer minutes for Tre Mann and Bryce McGowens. Check back for official confirmation on Micic's status closer to Friday's tip.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Downgraded to out
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Micic (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
As expected, Micic has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his first game as a Hornet due to a right shoulder strain. Tre Mann, Nick Smith and Bryce McGowens are candidates for increased roles in Micic's absence.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Tagged as doubtful
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Micic (shoulder) is doubtful to play Wednesday versus Portland.
Micic continues to deal with a right shoulder strain, although he has yet to miss a game during his Hornets tenure. He's trending in the wrong direction for Wednesday's contest, however, which could thrust Tre Mann and Nick Smith into primary ballhandling duties.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Dishes nine dimes Monday
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Micic chipped in 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and nine assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 118-104 loss to the Celtics.
Micic was able to suit up Monday despite a right shoulder contusion. He is now on a streak of four games registering at least 10 points and eight assists. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) shut down for the rest of the season, Micic will run the Hornets' offense over the final two weeks of the regular season.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Gets green light
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Micic (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Micic was given a questionable tag after playing 35 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Lakers, but he's been cleared to play in the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set and will draw a 15th straight start for the shorthanded Hornets. Over his last 14 appearances, Micic has averaged 13.4 points, 6.4 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.8 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Iffy for Monday
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Micic is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to a right shoulder contusion.
Micic and Nick Richards (foot) are both questionable for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set after playing heavy minutes during Sunday's loss to the Clippers. If Micic is sidelined, Bryce McGowens and Nick Smith would be candidates for elevated roles, but Tre Mann would presumably take over as the primary point guard.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Hands out season-high 13 assists
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Micic racked up 10 points (4-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 loss to the Clippers.
The 13 dimes were a new career-high mark for Micic at the NBA level, and he seems to keep playing better and better as he grows more comfortable in his role of being a starting point guard. Micic has now dished out eight or more assists in three consecutive appearances, a streak he'll aim to maintain against the Celtics on Monday.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Dishes eight dimes vs. Golden State
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Micic ended with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 115-97 loss to the Warriors.
Micic led the Hornets in assists for the second straight time Friday, and he has dished six or more dimes in three of his last four games. He's started at point guard in Charlotte's last 13 games and has averaged 13.7 points on 49.3 percent shooting, 2.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.0 steals over 31.5 minutes per game over that span.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Career-high 12 assists vs. Cavs
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Micic notched 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, 12 assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 victory over the Cavaliers.
Micic continues to thrive in his new home in Charlotte, with his 12 assists Wednesday surpassing the previous career high of 10 dimes against the Nets on March 9. Micic was inserted into the starting lineup March 3 due to injuries to LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle). As a starter, Micic is averaging 14.0 points on 49.6 percent shooting, 2.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists over 31.4 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Scores 20 vs. Orlando
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Micic registered 20 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 112-92 loss to Orlando.
Micic didn't provide much outside of scoring Tuesday, but his efficiency from the field was impressive as he managed to record 20-plus points for the third time in his last four games. Micic is averaging 16.0 points on 52.2 percent shooting, 2.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 31.0 minutes per game in March.
Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Goes for 21 points in loss
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Micic closed with 21 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to Phoenix.
Micic seems to have taken over the starting point guard role ahead of the final weeks of the regular season, and the veteran has delivered better-than-expected numbers with averages of 16.6 points, 5.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game. The Hornets aren't going to the playoffs this season, but Micic could be a valuable addition for fantasy managers in need of a playmaking boost in the fantasy postseason.
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Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Season-best outing in victory
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Micic supplied 25 points (9-10 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 victory over Memphis.
Micic had his best performance of the season, connecting on a team-high handful of threes and handing out a team-best assist total while ending as one of two players with 25 or more points in a winning effort. Micic set new season highs in scoring and threes made in the offensive outburst, having now posted 20 or more points in two outings. He has now distributed at least eight dimes in four games, including in two of his last three contests.
Micic provided 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 114-97 loss to Detroit.
Micic doing damage from beyond the arc is an excellent sign for the Serbian, who entered Monday's contest shooting just 22.7 percent on 2.0 threes per game across 43 appearances. Acclimating to the NBA's longer three-point line is a notable adjustment that Micic and other imports, such as Simone Fontecchio last season, must deal with, but the former is a candidate for an uptick in efficiency down the stretch.
