Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Records double-double in victory
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Zubac accumulated 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 FT) and 15 rebounds across 30 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 victory over the Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round.
Zubac platooned with Mason Plumlee for most of the game, but he ultimately bested his teammate with more points and rebounds. Zubac got roughed up a couple of times as he reached for second-chance points, as Deandre Ayton didn't surrender much ground in the paint. Despite the Suns' defensive mettle, he was the most productive player in the contest at the five position.
Zubac closed with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 23 minutes during Saturday's 136-125 win over the Trail Blazers.
Zubac has been one of the best two-way big men in the Western Conference and has emerged as a reliable double-double threat every time he steps on the court. The big man has three double-doubles over his last four contests and has notched that feat six times across 15 games since the beginning of March.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Hangs double-double on former team
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Zubac finished Wednesday's 125-118 victory over the Lakers with 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 33 minutes.
Zubac's days as a Laker are long behind him, but he showed up with a little extra against his former team. The big man led all players with 13 boards in the Clippers' win Wednesday, and he added 17 points to finish with his second double-double over his past three games. Zubac has scored in double digits in six straight contests, his longest such streak this season.
Zubac amassed 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 FT), 15 rebounds, two steals and one block across 26 minutes during Friday's 108-94 loss to the Grizzlies.
Zubac was outstanding on both ends of the court and finished as L.A.'s top fantasy performer on the night. He concluded March with averages of 12.3 points (on 67.4 percent shooting from the field), 9.3 boards, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 24.7 minutes.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-doubles in win
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Zubac closed with 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-102 victory over Portland.
Zubac posted his third straight double-double Sunday. During that stretch, the veteran big man has averaged 16.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.3 minutes per game.
Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Strong double-double in win
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Zubac finished Wednesday's 134-126 victory over the Warriors with 19 points (6-8 FG, 7-8 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes.
Zubac took advantage of Golden State's frontcourt and posted his most points since Feb. 6 and his most rebounds since Jan. 20 en route to his 22nd double-double of the season. The veteran big man has been struggling since missing four of five contests due to injury, so it's encouraging to see him back to form heading into the stretch run.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Returns to form
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Zubac accumulated 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over the Raptors.
Zubac finally looked like himself after battling a calf injury at the end of February and into March. He was incredibly efficient from the field and swatted away a pair of shots, making it three straight appearances in which he's recorded exactly two blocks. Zubac's 17-point output Wednesday also marked his best scoring performance since Feb. 6, when he dropped 19 points on Brooklyn.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Available with minutes limit
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Zubac (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies but will have a minutes restriction, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac missed four of the last five games due to a sore right calf, but he'll suit up against Memphis. It's not yet clear how much his playing time will be restricted, but he posted 12 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes Tuesday against Minnesota in his return from a two-game absence.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable vs. Grizzlies
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Zubac (calf) is questionable for Sunday's action against the Grizzlies.
Zubac has missed four of the past five games due to right calf soreness. If he needs another rest, Mason Plumlee should start again.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Ruled out Friday
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Zubac (back) will not play against the Kings on Friday according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
This will be the third game that Zubac has missed out of the past four for Los Angeles. He was carrying a questionable tag before this, which likely means he's day-to-day. With Zubac out, Mason Plumlee will likely draw the start at center and could see a nice bump in fantasy value.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable vs. Kings
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Zubac (calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Kings, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac has missed three of the past four games due to a right calf injury. If he sits out again, Mason Plumlee should draw another start.
Zubac (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac was forced to miss the Clippers' first two games after the NBA's All-Star break as he dealt with a calf injury. The center is still dealing with the injury, forcing him to miss Friday's contest. Expect Mason Plumlee to see extended minutes against the Warriors.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable Thursday
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Zubac (calf) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors.
Zubac played well in his return from a two-game absence Tuesday, posting 12 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, one steal and one assist. However, his calf injury has flared up, and he may sit out Thursday. If that's the case, Mason Plumlee will presumably start.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Flirts with double-double in return
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Zubac finished Tuesday's 108-101 loss to the Timberwolves with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes.
Zubac returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a calf injury. Mason Plumlee and Marcus Morris performed admirably in his absence, and as one might expect, Zubac's return had a devastating affect on the value of both players. It's possible that the team may rest Zubac during the upcoming back-to-back, and it's a development worth monitoring if you have Morris or Plumlee on your roster.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Starting against Minnesota
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Zubac (calf) is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Minnesota, Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac missed the past two games for the Clippers but will likely see his usual workload Tuesday against Rudy Gobert. Mason Plumlee is expected to shift back to the bench, and we'll likely see less of Marcus Morris as well.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Suits up for shootaround
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Zubac, who is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves with a right calf strain, was present and in uniform for the team's morning shootaround, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac has missed two straight games due to the injury, but he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's 10 p.m. ET opening tip. If he's cleared to play, Zubac would presumably take back his spot as the Clippers' starting center from Mason Plumlee.
