Chris Douglas-Roberts Sets Career High for the Second Straight Game

Chris Douglas-Roberts set a career high for the second straight game with 31 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and a 3-pointer on 9-of-20 shooting as the Nets lost another game Wednesday to fall to 0-12 on the year. At least there has been one bright spot to the Nets season. It will be interesting to see how Douglas-Roberts production is impacted when Devin Harris returns from a groin injury.

Elsewhere around the NBA:

Milwaukee: An MRI revealed Thursday that Milwaukee Bucks C Andrew Bogut has a left leg strain and contusion and both of the injuries are expected to cause the big man to miss the next 2-to-4 weeks. Back up C Dan Gadzuric is expected to start in Bogut’s absence, but expect Hakim Warrick, Carlos Delfino and even Kurt Thomas to see increased playing time.

Cleveland: Cavs SF Lebron James (wrist) is listed as probable for Friday’s game against the Pacers.
James hurt his wrist in Wednesday’s game, but X-rays were negative and he’s on the injury list mainly as a precaution. Hopefully James can suit it up on Friday because Shaquille O’Neal will likely miss another game.

Los Angelas: Lakers PF Pau Gasol (hamstring) will make his season debut Thursday against the Bulls. Gasol likely is not 100% and may not play a lot of minutes, but he was an integral part of the Los Angelas Lakers championship run. His return will put Lamar Odom back on the bench and is also likely to affect Andrew Bynum’s touches in the low post.

New York: News that signing Allen Iverson may force the Knicks to move another player simultaneously could make this deal take several days to get done. Iverson clears waivers at 6 p.m. Thursday, but signing him may involve moving another player – perhaps Chris Duhon – which will slow the process considerably. After indicating Wednesday that the Knicks would likely make Iverson an offer, on Thursday GM Donnie Walsh said that no decision had been reached, and one might not come soon

Oakland: Ronny Turiaf (knee) still has no time table for when he anticipates a return to the Warrior lineup.
“I really can’t tell you (when I might return),” Turiaf said, “…my stability is not there”. If he’s burning a hole in your lineup, cut him. He sounds nowhere near ready to return.

Sacramento: Paul Westphal commented on the status of Andres Nocioni saying that he is “a little more likely to play” but is still “questionable to doubtful”. This isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement by Westphal. If we were to bet money, we’d say look elsewhere Friday.