Larry Nance Jr. posts 12 points, 8 boards, 7 dimes for Cavaliers in start
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Larry Nance Jr. scored 12 points (5-of-10 field goals, 2-of-2 free throws) with 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers in 38.5 minutes of a 102-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.
What It Means:
The minutes were a season-high for Nance Jr., who responded by setting a career-best in assists while replacing David Nwaba (knee) in the starting lineup. He's averaging 4.0 assists over the past four games. The Cavaliers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
Nance Jr. scored 39.1 FanDuel points on Monday. He's averaging 24.4 FanDuel points overall this season.
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