NBA Players Week Update #14

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Ben Simmons was unable to join the Brooklyn Nets as they faced the New York Knicks in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, Simmons missed the game due to an injury affecting his left lower back, characterized by nerve impingement. The Nets ultimately suffered a close 103 to 108 loss.

Two days later, on Friday, January 26, 2024, Ben Simmons remained on the sidelines as the Nets took on the Timberwolves in Brooklyn, resulting in a narrow 94 to 96 loss. His absence persisted due to the same left lower back issue that had been troubling him.

However, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Simmons was still unable to play when the Nets faced the Rockets in Brooklyn, despite their victorious outcome with a score of 106 to 104. His ongoing injury involving the left lower back, specifically nerve impingement, kept him off the court.

In the Mavericks camp, Dante Exum experienced a mix of playing and non-playing days. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, he was sidelined due to an injury involving his right plantar, which had suffered a sprain. As a result, he could not contribute to the team's efforts in their 110 to 119 loss to the Celtics in Dallas.

However, Dante Exum made a return to the court on Thursday, January 25, 2024, against the Suns in Dallas. He played for 18 minutes and 33 seconds, contributing 6 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds, with no blocks or steals, although the Mavericks faced a 109 to 132 loss. In their subsequent game on Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Hawks in Atlanta, Exum played for 26 minutes and 53 seconds, scoring 9 points and providing 3 assists. With his performance, the Mavericks managed to secure a 148 to 143 win.

Unfortunately, Dante Exum's injury woes returned, as he was unable to participate in the game against the Kings on Sunday, January 28, 2024, due to an injury affecting his right knee, characterized by soreness.

For the Trail Blazers, Duop Reath showcased his skills in multiple games during this period. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, he played for 20 minutes and 44 seconds against the Thunder, scoring 10 points, providing 3 assists, blocking 1 shot, grabbing 4 rebounds, and securing 1 steal. Despite his efforts, the Trail Blazers fell short with a score of 109 to 111.

The following day, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, Duop Reath played for 12 minutes and 16 seconds against the Rockets in Houston, where he scored 9 points and contributed 2 assists and 2 rebounds, with no blocks or steals. However, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a 137 to 131 win.

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Spurs in San Antonio, Reath played for 12 minutes and 38 seconds, scoring 3 points and securing 3 rebounds, although he did not register any assists, blocks, or steals. Unfortunately, the Trail Blazers faced a 100 to 116 loss.

In their game against the Bulls on Monday, January 29, 2024, Duop Reath played for 10 minutes and 34 seconds, scoring 3 points and grabbing 3 rebounds, but he did not record any assists, blocks, or steals, and the Trail Blazers suffered a 96 to 104 loss.

Dyson Daniels, representing the Pelicans, also had his share of action. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, he played for 17 minutes and 20 seconds in a game against the Jazz, contributing 0 points, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal, aiding the Pelicans in securing a convincing 153 to 124 win.

However, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Thunder in New Orleans, Dyson Daniels played for 17 minutes and 21 seconds, scoring 5 points, registering 1 block, and grabbing 1 rebound, though he did not provide any assists or steals. Unfortunately, the Pelicans faced an 83 to 107 loss.

In their game against the Bucks on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Daniels played for 17 minutes and 60 seconds, contributing 0 points, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal, but the Pelicans fell short with a final score of 117 to 141.

Jock Landale, representing the Rockets, had a mixed performance during this period. On Thursday, January 25, 2024, against the Trail Blazers in Houston, he played for 13 minutes and 23 seconds, scoring 6 points, providing 2 assists, and grabbing 3 rebounds, with no steals or blocks, as the Rockets faced a 131 to 137 loss.

However, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Hornets in Charlotte, Landale played for 15 minutes and 11 seconds, scoring 6 points, providing 2 assists, recording 1 block and 1 steal, and securing 6 rebounds, contributing to the Rockets' impressive 138 to 104 win.

In their game against the Nets in Brooklyn on Sunday, January 28, 2024, Landale played for 5 minutes and 56 seconds, contributing 1 assist and securing 2 rebounds, but he did not score any points or register any steals or blocks. Despite his efforts, the Rockets faced a close 104 to 106 loss.

For the Magic, Joe Ingles played in three games during this period. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, against the Cavaliers in Orlando, he played for 14 minutes and 37 seconds, scoring 2 points, providing 2 assists, grabbing 4 rebounds, and securing 1 steal, although the Magic suffered a 99 to 126 loss.

In their game against the Grizzlies in Memphis on Saturday, January 27, 2024, Ingles played for 17 minutes and 13 seconds but did not score any points or provide assists, blocks, or rebounds. The Magic faced a narrow 106 to 107 loss.

Finally, on Monday, January 29, 2024, in a game against the Suns in Orlando, Joe Ingles played for 13 minutes and 18 seconds, scoring 6 points, providing 2 assists, and grabbing 2 rebounds, although he did not record any blocks or steals. The Magic secured a 113 to 98 win in this matchup.

Josh Giddey, representing the Thunder, was a key player in their games during this period. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, against the Trail Blazers in Oklahoma City, he played for 24 minutes and 52 seconds, scoring 7 points, providing 3 assists, and grabbing 5 rebounds, although he did not register any blocks or steals, contributing to the Thunder's 111 to 109 win.

The following day, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, against the Spurs in San Antonio, Giddey played for 22 minutes and 5 seconds, scoring 12 points, providing 4 assists, and grabbing 8 rebounds, but he did not

record any blocks or steals, aiding the Thunder in a 140 to 114 win.

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Pelicans in New Orleans, Giddey played for 22 minutes and 41 seconds, scoring 4 points, providing 6 assists, recording 1 block and 1 steal, and grabbing 5 rebounds, contributing to the Thunder's 107 to 83 win.

In their game against the Pistons in Detroit on Monday, January 29, 2024, Giddey played for 27 minutes and 10 seconds, scoring 12 points, providing 5 assists, recording 1 block, and grabbing 9 rebounds, although he did not register any steals. However, the Thunder faced a 104 to 120 loss.

Josh Green, who represented the Mavericks, also had an active week, playing in four games during this period. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, against the Celtics in Dallas, he played for 37 minutes and 45 seconds, scoring 14 points, providing 1 assist, and grabbing 7 rebounds, with no blocks or steals, despite the Mavericks' 110 to 119 loss.

In their game against the Suns in Dallas on Thursday, January 25, 2024, Green played for 31 minutes and 3 seconds, scoring 8 points, providing 3 assists, and grabbing 4 rebounds, although he did not register any blocks or steals, as the Mavericks faced a 109 to 132 loss.

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Hawks in Atlanta, Josh Green played for 35 minutes and 15 seconds, scoring 21 points and providing 4 assists, with no blocks, 2 rebounds, or steals, contributing to the Mavericks' thrilling 148 to 143 win.

However, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in a game against the Kings in Dallas, Green played for 33 minutes and 27 seconds, scoring 11 points, providing 5 assists, with no blocks, 3 rebounds, or steals, although the Mavericks faced a 115 to 120 loss.

Matisse Thybulle, representing the Trail Blazers, also had an eventful week. On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, against the Thunder in Oklahoma City, he played for 19 minutes and 55 seconds, scoring 8 points, providing 1 assist, recording 1 block and 1 steal, and grabbing 3 rebounds, although the Trail Blazers faced a close 109 to 111 loss.

In their game against the Rockets in Houston on Thursday, January 25, 2024, Thybulle played for 22 minutes and 23 seconds, scoring 13 points, providing 1 assist, and grabbing 4 rebounds, with no blocks or steals, aiding the Trail Blazers in a 137 to 131 win.

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, against the Spurs in San Antonio, Thybulle played for 26 minutes and 35 seconds, scoring 5 points, providing 4 assists, with no blocks, 1 rebound, or 2 steals, as the Trail Blazers faced a 100 to 116 loss.

In their game against the Bulls in Portland on Monday, January 29, 2024, Thybulle played for 32 minutes and 22 seconds, scoring 7 points, providing 1 assist, recording 1 block, with 2 rebounds and no steals, although the Trail Blazers suffered a 96 to 104 loss.

Patty Mills, representing the Hawks, also had his moments during this period. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, against the Kings in Sacramento, he played for 15 minutes and 52 seconds, scoring 2 points, providing 2 assists, recording 1 steal, with no blocks or rebounds, although the Hawks faced a 107 to 122 loss.

Two days later, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, against the Warriors in Golden State, Mills played for 21 minutes and 37 seconds, scoring 13 points, providing 3 assists, recording 1 steal, with no blocks or rebounds, as the Hawks suffered a 112 to 134 loss.

In their game against the Mavericks in Atlanta on Saturday, January 27, 2024, Mills played for 5 minutes and 21 seconds, although he did not score any points, provide assists, record blocks, steals, or rebounds, despite a thrilling 143 to 148 loss.

Finally, on Monday, January 29, 2024, against the Raptors in Atlanta, Mills played for 14 minutes and 41 seconds, contributing 1 assist, recording 1 steal, and securing 3 rebounds, although he did not score any points or block any shots. The Hawks managed to secure a close 126 to 125 win in this matchup.