| 4/15/2013 10:28:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe had a big night Monday against Philadelphia (27 points, 16 rebounds). | Insight: Monroe shot 10-of-14 from the floor while knocking down all seven of his free throw attempts. He only committed two turnovers despite playing a game-high 37 minutes. | | |
| Hot | 4/4/2013 9:46:00 AM |
Description: Detroit center Greg Monroe had his way in the low post Wednesday against Boston. He finished with 24 points and 17 boards as the Pistons fell by a final score of 98-93. | Insight: Wednesday was Monroe's 35th double-double of the year. His field goal percentage is down from last season (48.1 percent versus 52.1 in 2011-12) but that's only because he's taken a lot more shots (career-high 13.1 field goal attempts per game this season). | | |
| 3/22/2013 10:32:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe gave the Heat all it could handle Friday night in Miami. | Insight: He finished the evening with 23 points, 15 boards, six assists, one steal and one block. Monroe's 3.4 apg average this season is third-best among NBA centers. | | |
| 3/8/2013 6:48:00 PM |
Description: Detroit center Greg Monroe is back in the lineup after missing Wednesday's game with a sprained ankle. | Insight: Most were expecting Monroe to play better in the absence of Andre Drummond but his rpg average has actually slipped from 9.7 to 8.3 since the All-Star break. With that said, Monroe should be able to post solid numbers against a struggling Mavericks squad on Friday. | | |
| 3/8/2013 11:27:00 AM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe said he expects to play Friday against Dallas after hurting his left ankle in Tuesday's practice and missing Wednesday's game with the Knicks. He'll be a game-time decision. | Insight: If Monroe (16.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg) can't go, Jason Maxiell would become a viable fantasy option as Andre Drummond is still out and Charlie Villanueva is dealing with a hamstring problem. | | |
| 3/7/2013 3:53:00 PM |
Description: Keith Langlois from Pistons.com expects center Greg Monroe to play Friday against Dallas. | Insight: Monroe missed Wednesday's contest because of an ankle sprain. If Monroe (16.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg) encounters a setback Jonas Jerebko (6.0 ppg) would start in his place. | | |
| 3/6/2013 7:56:00 PM |
Description: According to Keith Langlois of Pistons.com, X-rays on Greg Monroe's injured ankle came back negative. | Insight: That's good news. For now, the doctors are calling it just a sprain. Consider Monroe (16.1 ppg, 9.5 rpg) day-to-day. | | |
| 3/6/2013 6:22:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks. SOURCE: Ryan Field, FOX Sports Detroit | Insight: Jason Maxiell will start at center with Jonas Jerebko starting at the four. Monroe has averaged 21.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg over his last two games so his absence is a tough blow for fantasy owners. | | |
| Hot | 3/6/2013 11:59:00 AM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe turned an ankle and will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. | Insight: Monroe has averaged 21.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg over his last two starts. It would be a tough blow for fantasy owners if he can't go. | | |
| Hot | 3/1/2013 10:31:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe has compiled 53 points, 21 rebounds and five steals over his last two games. | Insight: Monroe struggled coming out of the All-Star break with averages of 12 points, 7.4 rebounds and shot 39.3 percent from the field in five games but he has turned it on in his last two contests. | | |
| 2/27/2013 9:26:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe had 20 points Wednesday for the first time since Feb. 8. He added 11 rebounds and four steals while shooting 12-of-17 from the field. | Insight: Monroe has cooled off significantly after a hot stretch to start this month. He averaged 12 points, 7.4 rebounds and shot 39.3 percent from the field in the previous five games coming into Wednesday. | | |
| Hot | 2/13/2013 10:30:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe racked up 16 points and 18 rebounds Wednesday in a win over Washington. | Insight: Monroe's numbers have been through the roof since Andre Drummond went down with a tailbone injury. In his last four games, Monroe is averaging 18.3 ppg, 14.5 rpg and 2.5 spg. | | |
| Hot | 2/8/2013 10:22:00 PM |
Description: Detroit big man Greg Monroe registered 26 points and 16 boards Friday in a win over San Antonio. | Insight: You can expect a lot more of this from Monroe now that Andre Drummond (broken tailbone) isn't around to vulture half of his rebounds. The 22-year-old is averaging 20 ppg and 12.8 rpg in his last five contests. | | |
| Hot | 2/3/2013 3:41:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe had a team-high 20 points and 12 rebounds with two assists and two blocks Sunday versus the Lakers. | Insight: He's averaging 19.7 points,10.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.5 blocks over his last six games. His value should only improve once pass-first point guard Jose Calderon joins the team this week. Calderon's presence should help Monroe catch the ball in better positions to score the basketball, thus cutting down on turnovers and improving field-goal percentage. | | |
| 1/25/2013 10:12:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe netted 31 points Friday in a loss to Miami. | Insight: Monroe also corralled 12 rebounds. That gives the third-year center a team-leading 17 double-doubles for the season. | | |
| 1/6/2013 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Detroit center Greg Monroe collected 18 points and 14 boards Sunday against Charlotte. | Insight: Monroe has racked up 10 or more rebounds in three out of his last four games (the one game he didn't, he had nine). He'll try and make it four out of five Friday when the Pistons take on the Bucks. | | |
| 1/1/2013 10:14:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe dumped in 18 points on 6-of-13 shooting with 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks Tuesday against Sacramento. | Insight: Monroe has recorded two consecutive double-doubles after not accomplishing the feat in four straight games. We need to see more blocks (0.6) and fewer turnovers (3.1) from Monroe before we call him a top-level fantasy center. | | |
| 12/19/2012 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Pistons center Greg Monroe tallied a career-high 35 points Wednesday in a loss to the Raptors. | Insight: Monroe has played like an All-Star this season, averaging a career-high 15.7 ppg with 9.1 rebounds per contest. Unfortunately for Detroit fans, Monroe's strong play hasn't translated into many wins. Wednesday's loss to Toronto dropped the Pistons to a pitiful 7-21 for the season. | | |
| 11/26/2012 10:45:00 AM |
Description: Detroit center Greg Monroe is off to a fine start despite the Pistons' poor 3-11 record. | Insight: Monroe didn't produce much against the Knicks Sunday, but he's averaging 16.8 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.7 apg and 1.7 spg. He's a valuable frontcourt player who should continue to improve. | | |
| 11/14/2012 10:19:00 PM |
Description: Detroit center Greg Monroe erupted for 19 points and 18 rebounds Wednesday in a blowout win over the Sixers. | Insight: Monroe did turn the ball over six times, but that's just nitpicking. He's off to a great start and should enjoy another strong fantasy night Friday against the Magic. | | |
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