Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Dominates glass in loss
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Clingan closed with six points (2-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds and one block in 32 minutes during Friday's 100-93 loss to the Mavericks.
The 17 boards represented Clingan's best effort on the glass since Feb. 12, when he pulled down 18 rebounds against the Jazz. The second-year center has recorded double-digit boards in 12 straight games, averaging 14.8 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.9 steals over that stretch while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Big double-double in rout
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Clingan closed Wednesday's 130-99 victory over the Bucks with 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four steals in 25 minutes.
The second-year center pulled down double-digit boards for an 11th straight game as he racked up his 33rd double-double of the season, tied for seventh in the NBA with Luka Doncic. During that stretch, Clingan is averaging 15.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, 2.3 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals in only 26.5 minutes a contest while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor, as he emerges as a fantasy stud.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 15 rebounds during win
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Clingan logged seven points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds and seven blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 134-99 win over the Nets.
Although Clingan struggled to find the bottom of the basket, he led with a game-high 15 rebounds in only 24 minutes. Clingan would have likely posted his 33rd double-double of the season if he had not been pulled in the fourth quarter, but the decrease in playing time snapped a healthy seven-game double-double streak. He currently ranks sixth in the category, just behind standouts like Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Double-doubles in loss
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Clingan totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Clingan opened Sunday's game with back-to-back triples, and he set a new career high in three-point makes within his first 10 minutes of play. This was the sophomore center's seventh straight double-double and his 32nd of the season. He shouldn't have much trouble keeping that streak going Monday with a favorable matchup against the Nets.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 15 boards in loss
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Clingan finished Sunday's 109-103 loss to the 76ers with 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 28 minutes.
Clingan's shooting percentages remain subpar for a big man, as he's made just 46.3 percent of his field goals in seven outings since the beginning of March. However, he's going to remain valuable in fantasy as long as he can crash the boards and be a disruptive presence on defense. While Clingan might be better suited to make a bigger impact in category-based leagues, he's still worthy of a roster spot across all formats. He's averaging 13.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks per game in seven March appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Cleans up glass in Friday's win
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Clingan produced 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, six blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 124-114 win over the Jazz.
The double-double was the 27th of the season for Clingan and his fourth in six March games. The second-year center has become an absolute beast on the glass, and through 10 contests since the All-Star break he's averaging 13.7 points, 12.0 boards, 2.6 assists, 2.3 blocks, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available to play
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Clingan (illness) is available to play Saturday against the Hornets.
Clingan was a true game-time call after missing Thursday's game against the Bulls. The second-year center is going to give it a go, and that means Robert Williams could be less involved for Portland.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Saturday
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Clingan (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Clingan remains in jeopardy of sitting out after also missing Thursday's game against the Bulls. Another potential absence for Clingan on Saturday would likely result in an expanded role at center for Robert Williams, who would be a strong plug-and-play fantasy option in this case.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Dealing with illness
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Clingan is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.
Clingan was a late addition to the injury report, and that's not a great sign for his availability. Robert Williams (foot) is also questionable, so the Trail Blazers could be very thin up front. Meanwhile, rookie center Yang Hansen (back) is also questionable.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Delivers monster night in win
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Clingan collected 23 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 18 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Thursday's 135-119 victory over the Jazz.
Clingan posted a strong shooting performance, drilling 66.7 percent of his field-goal attempts on the night. He finished second on his club in scoring behind Jrue Holiday's 31 points, and Clingan dominated on the boards for a team-high 18 rebounds while also setting a new career high with his seven assists. He's now secured four double-doubles in seven February appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Explodes with 20/19 double-double
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Clingan had 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-115 victory over the Grizzlies.
Clingan has been a demon off the glass over the past week, averaging 15.8 rebounds over the past four games. Portland has gone 2-2 during this period, which is impressive considering the continued absence of Deni Avdija (back). Clingan's results have been critical to keeping Portland afloat, and he needs to stay effective as the Trail Blazers try to remain competitive in the playoff race.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Records 14/15 double-double
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Clingan supplied 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 130-125 loss to the Suns.
Clingan was able to hold off Mark Williams during the loss and dominated the boards during the defeat. Clingan has 20-rebound upside, a threshold he has passed twice this season. He's currently ranked third in the NBA with an average of 11.2 rebounds per game, ahead of standouts like Victor Wembanyama and Ivica Zubac.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Swats four shots in loss
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Clingan had eight points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and four blocks across 27 minutes during Sunday's 130-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
Clingan struggled in the scoring column but finished one assist shy of his season-high mark. The second-year center also recorded a team-best 12 rebounds and has grabbed double-digit boards in four of his last five outings. Additionally, he tied the game high in blocks and has swatted 10 shots over his last four games. During that four-game span, he has averaged 9.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.3 assists in 26.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Grabs 16 boards in loss
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Clingan logged 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 16 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 110-98 loss to the Raptors.
Clingan recorded his fourth double-double in the past five games, continuing to deliver elite rebounding numbers on a regular basis. While the production has certainly been adequate, his lack of blocks is something that can't be overlooked. In his past six games, Clingan has tallied two total blocks, less than adequate for a player whose value is built around defensive contributions. Look for him to try and get back on track against the Celtics on Monday.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 12 rebounds
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Clingan ended with nine points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Thursday's 117-101 victory over Atlanta.
For the 23rd time this campaign, Clingan recorded double-digit rebounds for Portland. The second-year center is in the midst of a solid campaign, as he's on pace for seventh-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 10.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Regresses in narrow win
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Clingan totaled 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 win over the Rockets.
Although the Rockets were vulnerable under the basket without Alperen Sengun's (ankle) services, Clingan was unable to take advantage. Fortunately for the Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija was able to pick up most of the slack with a career-high performance, and the team prevailed despite less potency from their young center. Clingan snapped a three-game double-double streak, but he'll try to renew another run in a Friday rematch against the Rockets.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Records 17 boards in victory
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Clingan notched 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 17 rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Monday's 137-117 victory over the Jazz.
Although Jusuf Nurkic outscored Clingan in the paint, Clingan won the rebound battle and logged his third-best total in the category while increasing his double-double streak to four games. Clingan is proving to be well worth his first-round selection in the 2024 Draft, and his steady play makes him one of the most consistent big men in the Western Conference with a 33-game average of 11.2 points and 10.8 rebounds.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Goes for season-high 24 points
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Clingan closed Saturday's 115-110 win over the Spurs with 24 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes.
Clingan did most of his damage in the first half, scoring 18 of his season-high 24 points. He finished with what was his fourth double-double in the past five games, all of which have resulted in victories for the Trail Blazers. While he does have some offensive limitations, Clingan has been able to maintain consistent fantasy value, averaging 11.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks through 32 games.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Logs double-double in win
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Clingan registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Friday's 122-109 victory over the Pelicans.
Clingan grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds during Friday's win and scored in double digits for the seventh time over his last nine outings. The second-year center has recorded three double-doubles over his last four games and is up to 11 on the season, which is tied with Deni Avdija for most on the Trail Blazers. Over his last 10 appearances, Clingan has averaged 12.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.3 blocks over 29.0 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Extends range behind the arc
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Clingan finished with 19 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-13 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Thursday's 134-133 overtime win over the Kings.
Clingan was impressive overall against Sacramento. The Connecticut product is known for hitting the glass and protecting the rim, which he did Thursday to the tune of eight boards and two blocks. He also sank a pair of three-pointers, which is huge for Portland's offense. If Clingan can draw rim protectors to the arc, it will open more space for his teammates to drive.
