76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Bumped into starting five
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Yabusele is part of the 76ers' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Yabusele will fill in for the resting Joel Embiid on Wednesday, marking the 28-year-old's 27th appearance in the first unit this season. As a starter, Yabusele has averaged 11.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 31.2 minutes.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Leads bench in loss
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Yabusele racked up 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to Milwaukee.
Yabusele came off the bench Sunday after missing Friday's loss to Miami due to right knee soreness. The big man was on fire during his return, leading the Philadelphia bench in scoring while making shots at an extremely efficient rate. The 29-year-old has provided a spark for the Sixers all season -- whether off the bench or in the starting five -- logging 25 outings with double-digit points through 49 regular-season appearances.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Probable against Milwaukee
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Yabusele (knee) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After missing Friday's loss to the Pistons, Yabusele is trending toward getting back on the floor Sunday against Milwaukee. The 28-year-old big man has played well for Philadelphia this season, averaging career-high numbers across the board with 11.1 points, 57 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Ruled out Friday
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Yabusele (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Yabusele will miss his first game in over two weeks due to right knee soreness. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Bucks. With the big man sidelined and Andre Drummond (toe) listed as questionable, Adem Bona could see an uptick in playing time behind Joel Embiid.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Questionable against Pistons
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Yabusele (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Although the 76ers are getting healthier, Yabusele's absence would be a significant loss Friday. The veteran big man has averaged 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.6 threes in 31.4 minutes while shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc across his last eight outings (seven starts). If Yabusele sits out Friday, Justin Edwards and Eric Gordon would likely soak up additional minutes in Philadelphia's rotation.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Racks up 21 points
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Yabusele accumulated 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to Boston.
For the sixth time in his career, Yabusele reached at least 20 points in the loss. He's been playing a ton of minutes and soaking up plenty of usage for the shorthanded 76ers, but it's worth noting that everyone on the roster outside of Jared McCain (knee) returned to practice Monday. Yabusele is likely to remain a key part of the rotation, however.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Hits for career-high 28 in loss
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Yabusele closed with 28 points (12-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 137-134 loss to Denver.
Making his fifth straight start while Caleb Martin (hip) remains in street clothes, Yasubele produced a career high in points as a secondary scoring option in the Sixers' offense behind Tyrese Maxey. Yasubele has seen his usage increase in the latter half of January, and he's averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals over the last six games in 30.0 minutes a contest, but his volume should shrink once Joel Embiid (knee) or Paul George (finger) is able to get back onto the court.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Listed as probable for Tuesday
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Yabusele (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Yabusele has some mild swelling, but it's not expected to keep him out of the lineup. Both Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) will remain on the shelf, so Yabusele is likely to be heavily involved Tuesday.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Inserted into starting lineup
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Yabusele is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Yabusele will enter the starting lineup Friday with Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) out. Yabusele is averaging 12.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 34.6 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Scores 22 points in return
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Yabusele (knee) registered 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 loss to the Nuggets.
Yabusele returned from a two-game absence due to a knee injury and didn't waste time to make his presence felt off the bench. With Joel Embiid (knee) still sidelined and uncertain to be available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, it wouldn't be surprising if Yabusele returns to the starting unit in place of Andre Drummond. It's worth noting Yabusele has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench of late, but he's found a way to score in double digits in five of his 10 appearances in January.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Good to go Tuesday
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Yabusele (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Yabusele has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Philadelphia's previous two contests due to a knee injury. With Joel Embiid (knee) still out, Yabusele should reclaim the starting center job from Andre Drummond (toe).
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Uncertain for Tuesday
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Yabusele (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
With Andre Drummond (toe) iffy and Joel Embiid (knee) out for the 76ers on Tuesday, the team's frontcourt could be severely undermanned. If Yabusele cannot play through his knee injury, Philadelphia could be forced to turn to a timeshare featuring Adem Bona and Pete Nance at center against Denver.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Won't play Sunday
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Yabusele (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Yabusele will miss a second straight game with a knee issue, causing even more problems for a depleted Sixers frontcourt. With Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) also out, Adem Bona will get the first start of his young NBA career Sunday. Yabusele's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Tuesday.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Iffy for Sunday
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Yabusele (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Yabusele missed his first game of the season Saturday against the Pacers. However, it's possible the 76ers were exercising caution on the front end of a back-to-back set. If he's cleared to play, he could be heavily involved with Andre Drummond (toe) already ruled out.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Questionable vs. Indiana
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Yabusele (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Yabusele has been helping shoulder the load in the paint for the 76ers with Embiid (knee) and Drummond (toe) on the mend. Even though Drummond may return Saturday against Indiana, the French import might not be able to bolster the frontcourt against Myles Turner and company on the road.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Efficient outing in victory
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Yabusele notched 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 loss to the Thunder.
Yabusele led the 76ers' starting five in scoring in an efficient outing, albeit in a losing effort. The 29-year-old provided a burst of energy for the club throughout the contest, scoring nine of his 17 points in the third quarter as the 76ers attempted to claw back from a 15-point deficit. The big man has scored in double figures in three of his last five outings, and he continues to play significant minutes as the Philadelphia rotation has been hit hard by injuries.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Matches season high with five treys
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Yabusele registered 21 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 109-103 win over the Wizards.
Making a spot start at center in place of the injured Joel Embiid (foot), Yabusele put together one of his finest performances of the season, supplying a full stat line and falling just one point shy of his season-high mark of 22 points set during the Nov. 27 loss to the Rockets. Wednesday was the 13th start of the season for Yabusele, who's now averaging 9.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 threes in 29.1 minutes as part of Philadelphia's first unit. If both Embiid and Andre Drummond (toe) remain off the court for Friday's clash with New Orleans, Yabusele would figure to get all the minutes he can handle for the 76ers once more.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Double-double against Phoenix
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Yabusele totaled 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Monday's 109-99 loss to the Suns.
It was the second career double-double for Yabusele, with the first coming Nov. 22 against the Nets. The 29-year-old forward is having his most consistent stretch of the season, scoring in double digits in six of the last eight games (three starts) while averaging 11.9 points, 5.4 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals and shooting 54.1 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent (15-for-35) from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Returning to bench
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Yabusele will come off the bench Thursday against Golden State, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Yabusele will return to his usual role following the return of Joel Embiid from a night off. Yabusele has scored in double figures in each of his last four appearances off the bench, averaging 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals during this hot stretch.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Not starting Monday
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Yabusele won't start Monday's game against the Hornets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With Joel Embiid (face) out, the Sixers will start KJ Martin and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt, marking Yabusele's first appearance off the bench since Nov. 20. As a reserve this season (13 games), Yabusele has averaged 9.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 20.3 minutes.
