Landale will join the first unit for Thursday's Game 6 against the Nuggets.
Landale will replace Deandre Ayton (ribs) in the starting lineup for the win-or-go-home matchup with Denver. The 27-year-old has seen increased playing time in the last three games of the Western Conference Semifinals, averaging 6.3 points and 6.0 rebounds over 19.7 minutes off the bench, and he makes for a solid streaming option and value play in daily formats.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Closes in Game 3 victory
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Landale posted six points (3-3 FG), nine rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Landale played meaningful minutes in the Game 3 win, closing the game over Deandre Ayton who was simply awful. While this is unlikely to be a permanent move, it is interesting that head coach Monty Williams opted to go with Landale, over someone like Bismack Biyombo. Ayton's production is wildly inconsistent, something that has been an ongoing issue. While the team was able to hold on for the victory, they are going to need more from Ayton should they hope to keep moving forward in the playoffs.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Not in starting lineup for Game 1
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Landale isn't starting Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Clippers on Sunday.
Landale started the regular-season finale for the Suns with the team resting several key players. However, he'll unsurprisingly retreat to the bench for the start of the playoffs.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Gets spot start Sunday
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Landale will start Sunday's game against the Clippers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
With the Suns locked into the fourth seed and resting all their starters, Landale slides into the starting lineup and will be joined by Josh Okogie, Ish Wainright, Landry Shamet and Saben Lee. Last time out, Landale posted 17 points and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Impresses with extended opportunity
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Landale ended with 17 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 121-107 loss to the Lakers.
Landale came into Friday having played a combined eight minutes over his previous two games, but he got more time on the court with Phoenix opting to rest most of its starters. The big man didn't shy away from the opportunity, recording his third double-double of the campaign and first since Jan. 21. Landale tied his season high with 17 points in the loss, and he could get decent run again Sunday in the Suns' regular-season finale with the team locked into the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. However, he'll likely get minimal minutes once the playoffs begin.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Matches season-high 17 points
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Landale closed with 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 135-127 loss to Sacramento.
Landale got the best of Sacramento's big men, matching his season-high output with 17 points. He's seen double-digit minutes in each of the past five games and is helping hold down the center spot while Deandre Ayton (hip) -- out for the past three games -- remains shelved. Over the past five, Landale has averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 boards and 1.8 assists in 17.6 minutes.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Efficient outing in limited action
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Landale finished Thursday's 116-113 win over the Magic with eight points (4-6 FG), three rebounds and two assists across 13 minutes.
Over his past two appearances, the talented big man has totaled 20 points (9-12 FG), six rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes, but his role is currently too small to trust on a nightly basis. Across eight March contests, Landale is averaging just 5.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.1 minutes per game.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Logs 21 minutes in blowout
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Landale amassed nine points (3-3 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 21 minutes during Friday's 125-104 win over Chicago.
Landale had a decent evening Friday, delivering arguably his best performance in more than a month. While it appears as though he has locked up the backup center role, with Deandre Ayton healthy, he typically won't see more than about 16-18 minutes per night. He can have some deeper league appeal for anyone needing boards and blocks, although that is the limit of his fantasy appeal.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Coming off bench Friday
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Landale will come off the bench Friday against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Landale got the start for the shorthanded Suns on Thursday against the big frontline of the Hawks, but he'll return to his usual reserve role with Devin Booker (groin) back and the team facing a smaller squad in the Pacers. In his past 17 games coming off the bench, Landale has averaged 7.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.0 minutes.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Starting Thursday
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Landale will enter the first five for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Landale will start alongside Deandre Ayton in the frontcourt with the Suns left shorthanded following their trade deadline activities. In two starts this season, Landale has averaged 10.5 points in 20.0 minutes.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Claims double-double off bench
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Landale finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 17 minutes in Saturday's 112-107 win over the Pacers.
While Deandre Ayton (illness) was sidelined Saturday, Bismack Biyombo (12 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks in 30 minutes) received the promotion to the starting five and dominated the playing time at center, though Landale was still able to turn in a productive line of his own. In Ayton's past absences this season, the Suns haven't consistently favored Biyombo over Landale, so it's possible the latter center sees a larger share of the playing time Sunday against the Grizzlies while Ayton sits out for the second game in a row.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Returns to starting five
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Landale is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors.
The 27-year-old big man will replace Deandre Ayton (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Landale has averaged 10.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.0 minutes across his previous two starts.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Slides back to bench
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Landale will return to the second unit for Friday's game against Toronto.
Landale had started two straight games but will return to the bench in favor of Josh Okogie. In 28 games with the second unit this season, Landale has averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Effective in starting role
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Landale supplied 16 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 win over Memphis.
Landale moved into the starting lineup for the first time this season, taking Devin Booker's (groin) spot as Phoenix looked to match up with Memphis' size. The move paid off, with Landale finishing second on the team in scoring on the strength of an efficient 4-for-5 mark from the field and 6-for-6 mark from the charity stripe. The big man even made both of his three-point attempts, a surprising development given that he entered Tuesday shooting just 15.8 percent from deep on 1.4 attempts per game. Landale isn't likely to take on a starting role on a long-term basis, so there's no need for fantasy managers to pluck him off the waiver wire despite this strong performance.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Starting Tuesday
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Landale is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Memphis.
Landale is making his first start of the season and just his second career one. The center has averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds off the bench this year.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Available versus Memphis
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Landale (concussion) is available for Friday's game against Memphis, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Landale missed back-to-back games earlier in the week due to concussion protocol, but he's been cleared to return Friday. Over his eight previous appearances before the injury, Landale posted 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Questionable versus Grizzlies
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Landale (concussion) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Landale remains in concussion protocols after suffering the head injury on Dec. 17. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo and Dario Saric have enjoyed larger roles and would continue to see extended minutes if Landale were to stay sidelined.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Out again Tuesday
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Landale (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Landale remains in concussion protocol and will miss both halves of the Suns' current back-to-back. The backup center's next chance to suit up will come Friday against Memphis. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo and Dario Saric are candidates for increased roles behind Deandre Ayton.
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Suns' Jock Landale: In concussion protocol
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Landale will not play Monday against the Lakers due to a concussion, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports reports.
The big man suffered a concussion Saturday against the Pelicans and will begin the week on the inactive list. The Suns are entering a back-to-back set, so chances are Landale will miss Tuesday's game against Washington, as well.
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Suns' Jock Landale: Second career double-double
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Landale finished Thursday's 111-95 victory over the Clippers with 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 27 minutes.
Landale came off the bench in the win but outplayed starter Bismack Biyombo. He came through with just the second double-double of his career, playing a season-high 27 minutes. While he is a name to watch for as long as Deandre Ayton (ankle) is sidelined, recent history would tell us that Biyombo remains the priority when it comes to short-term fantasy value.
