DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Mon 2/24/20 10:30 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell tallied 24 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and a steal over 30 minutes of G League action during Saturday's 127-105 loss to the Skyforce.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old saw his highest minutes in a month and took advantage, picking up his fourth double-double of the season. The performance continued an impressive run of scoring, as he's averaging 20.9 points over his past 10 contests. On the year, Akoon-Purcell is averaging 18.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Fri 2/7/20 7:59 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell amassed 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT) along with nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes of G League action during Thursdays 120-119 loss to the Hustle.
EDGE Analysis
Akoon-Purcell continued his recent run of effective games, producing another 19 points with nine rebounds. Over his past six games, the 26-year-old is averaging 24.0 points and 7.8 rebounds. He'll to continue his success against the Stockton Kings on Saturday.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Fri 1/24/20 10:13 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell tallied a season-high 38 points (13-24 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-6 FT) while adding eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 144-140 G League loss to the Texas Legends.
EDGE Analysis
Even with the return of Myke Henry (foot), the 26-year-old has found greater involvement in the offense lately, scoring 25.5 points over the past four games. He's returning to a level of usage previously seen at the beginning of the season, when he averaged 22.1 points through the first 10 games. He then appeared to fall out of favor in the Blue's offense, playing fewer minutes and shooting less often as well. His usage in the past four games has looked more like the early portion of the season, though it remains to be seen if his recent return to form will stick moving forward.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Wed 1/22/20 9:04 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell finished with 33 points (12-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes of G League action during Tuesday's 125-116 victory over the Austin Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Akoon-Purcell dropped a new season high in points thanks to an efficient 12-for-16 performance from the field. The 26-year-old has been hot lately, shooting 65.2 percent over his past four games and may be in line for a sizable increase in playing time with fellow reserve player Myke Henry currently dealing with a foot injury. Akoon-Purcell saw 31 minutes during Henry's absence Tuesday, his most since Jan. 3. Without an available timeline for Henry's return, it's unclear how long Akoon-Purcell will have this opportunity, though he'll try to make the most of while he can.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Thu 1/9/20 11:58 AM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell collected 17 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals across 27 minutes of G League action during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to the Austin Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Akoon-Purcell leading the team in scoring by going 5-for-13 from the field and 0-for-5 from deep illustrates the Blue's scoring struggles Tuesday. The 26-year-old was relegated to a bench role weeks ago after performing poorly coming off an ankle injury, though his offensive efficiency has picked up recently. Coming into Tuesday's contest, Akoon-Purcell shot an even 50.0 percent in his last five games. He'll continue to see one of the largest shares of minutes off the bench for the Blue as his stock slowly rises.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Tue 12/17/19 5:54 AM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell tallied 15 points (7-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across 30 minutes of G League action during Saturday's 99-78 loss to the Vipers.
EDGE Analysis
It was an improvement from last game's 1-for-20 performance from the field, as he went 7-for-17 Saturday but also committed six turnovers. These past two games have been the 26-year-old's least efficient games from the field, as he's still finding his legs again after an ankle injury sidelined him briefly. He'll continue to get back into his rhythm Tuesday against Iowa.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Sat 12/14/19 7:06 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell registered four points (1-20 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three steals and two assists across 28 minutes during Friday's G League loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old was not himself Friday, missing 19 shots from the field, eight of them coming from beyond the arc. The off-night could be attributed to Akoon-Purcell coming off a minor ankle injury, though a 1-for-20 showing was a bit extreme. Easily his worst game of the season, there's nowhere to go but up from here.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Thu 12/12/19 11:58 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell missed Wednesday's game against the Stars due to an ankle injury.
EDGE Analysis
The extent of the injury remains unclear, and there is no available timetable for his return. Akoon-Purcell has been one of the Blue's most-effective players this season, and the Blue's scoring troubles Wednesday showed that he would be missed if he were to miss extended time.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Tue 12/10/19 2:09 AM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell scored 30 points (10-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-115 loss to the Legends.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old posted a season-high 30 points thanks to his green light from beyond the arc, launching 10 and hitting four. He went 6-for-9 from the rest of the field and made both attempts from the free-throw line. His modest rebound and assist totals were indicative of his score-first mentality Saturday, but it didn't translate to a win, as the Blue fell to the Legends.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell SG/SF FA Sun 12/8/19 7:22 PM
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
SG/SF FA
Akoon-Purcell tallied 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and a steal across 40 minutes of G League action during Saturday's 127-104 win over Stockton.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old paced the team in scoring along with Deonte Burton with 22 points Saturday. Through nine games this year, Akoon-Purcell is averaging 21.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals across 31.4 minutes.