Marion gets scoring up: Mavericks forward Shawn Marion was able to get his scoring back into double figures during Friday night's contest against the Magic. Marion finished with 15 points in the 100-98 win, making seven of his 10 field-goal attempts. He made his lone attempt from behind the arc and also added nine rebounds, four assists and one steal to his stat line, while logging 35 minutes of game action. (Updated 03/30/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Marion had turned in a pair of underwhelming performances over the past week, so it was nice to see him get back on track Friday night. While the 33-year-old has seen his scoring taking a hit this year, he is still filling up the stat sheet in other areas, which keeps him relevant in most formats. Consider Marion a viable low-end option heading into Week 15 (April 2-8). (Updated 03/30/2012).
05/05/2012 22:32 Harden huge as Thunder sweep Mavs
James Harden scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City rallied for a 103-97 victory Saturday night to sweep the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks out of the playoffs.
05/04/2012 00:31 Thunder crush Mavs, take 3-0 series lead
Kevin Durant finally found his postseason shooting touch to get Oklahoma City off to a quick start, and the Thunder never trailed on the way to a 95-79 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night for a commanding 3-0 series lead over the defending NBA champs.
The days when Marion ranked among the top options in Fantasy, especially in category play, are long gone. However, they should not be long forgotten. Marion still has the ability to produce well-rounded stat lines, even if the numbers are not quite as impactful as they once were. He can still chip in about 12 points per game with healthy contributions in rebounds (6.9 rpg in 2009-10), steals, blocks, field-goal percentage and 3-pointers made. Last season, Marion stepped up with the Mavs dealing with a rash of injuries to wing players and proved that he can still be relied upon consistently in Fantasy. Best of all, you know what you can expect from Marion when given a chance at significant run. While he no longer qualifies as a regular starting option in Fantasy hoops, he certainly makes for a quality reserve option to be used as needed throughout the season. Consider the 33-year-old former Fantasy superstar a solid mid-round pick, adding quality depth to your forward position. But be aware that a healthy Caron Butler this season could take a chunk out of his potential productivity. (Updated 8/28/11)
