Pascal Siakam F IND Fri 11/30/18 11:20 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam totaled 26 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 42 minutes in Thursday's 131-128 overtime win over the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
All of the starters for the Raptors got heavy run in the game, and Siakam cashed in with a season-high scoring output in the contest. He has been a fairly consistent scorer for most of the year, although it would be nice to see his rebound production increase from the power forward position.
Pascal Siakam F IND Sun 11/25/18 11:09 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam supplied 21 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 31 minutes during Sunday's 125-115 win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam had reached double figures in scoring in 14 straight games prior to Friday's seven-point effort against the Wizards. This was the sixth time Siakam has scored 20-plus points through 21 appearances this season. He had scored 20 points only once prior to this season, so his ability to fill it up offensively has been a pleasant surprise. Moreover, Siakam has established himself as an integral part of the rotation because he's an extremely versatile defender who can also create for himself and others on offense.
Pascal Siakam F IND Thu 11/22/18 10:15 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam totaled 22 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 124-108 win over the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
While Siakam's rebound totals have fluctuated all season for a power forward, his scoring remains as consistent as can be. Siakam is a near-lock for double-digit points every game, with rebounds, assists, and steals only adding more value to his game line.
Pascal Siakam F IND Tue 11/20/18 9:48 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam posted 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 93-91 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam continues to be a new prize for the Raptors, as his breakout year in the starting lineup continued Tuesday night. He has reached double-digit points in 13 consecutive contests, averaging 7.5 rebounds over that span. Even with Jonas Valanciunas receding to a bench role and minimal minutes, he hasn't been a threat to Siakam's playing time so far.
Pascal Siakam F IND Thu 11/15/18 10:05 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam totaled 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 106-104 loss to the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam came up with a huge block at the end of the game, although it proved futile as the Pistons were able to beat the buzzer on the next inbound. Siakam can occasionally provide significant rebound totals while averaging consistently low assists, but his bread and butter has been scoring, as Siakam has averaged 17.2 points over 31.6 minutes in his last 10 contests, with each game being a double-digit point total.
Pascal Siakam F IND Mon 11/12/18 11:13 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam managed 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and totaled three rebounds, three blocks, an assist and a steal in 28 minutes Monday against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam had another strong game with his third-straight 20-plus point performance in a row. The third-year wing is in the midst of a breakout season and is now averaging 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 63.4 percent from the field and 75.8 percent from the line in 27.9 minutes per game on the year -- all career bests. Siakam has firmly grabbed the starting power forward spot and has among the leagues most improved players in 2018-19. As long as he continues to play at this level, he is a must-own in standard formats.
Pascal Siakam F IND Sat 11/10/18 5:50 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam scored 23 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT) while adding three rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 128-112 win over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
He led Toronto in scoring on the afternoon, one of seven Raptors to hit for double digits, and the 23 points were a season high for the third-year forward. Siakam is blossoming under new head coach Nick Nurse -- he's scored in double digits in eight straight games while seizing hold of the starting power forward spot, averaging 16.6 points, 7.6 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.6 steals over that stretch.
Pascal Siakam F IND Thu 11/8/18 8:23 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 35 minutes in the Raptors' 114-105 win over the Kings on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam's third-year breakout continued Wednesday, as it marked his seventh consecutive double-digit scoring effort. The 24-year-old's rebounds were unusually down versus the Kings, but he's been solid on that front as well, bringing in at least five boards and as many as 15 in nine of his other 11 games this season. Coupled with the recent news that Siakam will remain in the starting five for the foreseeable future, the emerging big man's fantasy stock remains on a clear upswing.
Pascal Siakam F IND Tue 11/6/18 12:01 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam is expected to remain in the Raptors' starting lineup, The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Nick Nurse has tried out a variety of lineups in the early going, and he's been particularly matchup-conscious when it comes to the frontcourt. Siakam now appears to be locked into the starting power forward spot, however, with Kawhi Leonard (foot) at the three, when healthy, and Jonas Valanciunas and Serge Ibaka switching off at center, based on the opponent. Siakam is in the midst of one of the best stretches of his career, having scored in double-figures in six straight games, while topping 30 minutes in five of those contests. He's coming off of a 16-point, seven-rebound, two-assist game Monday in Utah, one night after he put up 16 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Lakers.
Pascal Siakam F IND Mon 11/5/18 10:50 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam went for 16 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 35 minutes in the Raptors' 121-107 win over the Lakers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam continues to demonstrate significant improvement as compared to his first two seasons. The third-year big man is posting new career bests in points (11.3), rebounds (7.4), assists (2.2) and steals (1.2) while paying a career-high 26.9 minutes. Given his seemingly secure playing time, Siakam remains an increasingly appealing option in all formats, even when he cedes the occasional start to Serge Ibaka.