Zubac closed with 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-102 victory over Portland.
Zubac posted his third straight double-double Sunday. During that stretch, the veteran big man has averaged 16.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Strong double-double in win
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Zubac finished Wednesday's 134-126 victory over the Warriors with 19 points (6-8 FG, 7-8 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes.
Zubac took advantage of Golden State's frontcourt and posted his most points since Feb. 6 and his most rebounds since Jan. 20 en route to his 22nd double-double of the season. The veteran big man has been struggling since missing four of five contests due to injury, so it's encouraging to see him back to form heading into the stretch run.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Returns to form
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Zubac accumulated 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over the Raptors.
Zubac finally looked like himself after battling a calf injury at the end of February and into March. He was incredibly efficient from the field and swatted away a pair of shots, making it three straight appearances in which he's recorded exactly two blocks. Zubac's 17-point output Wednesday also marked his best scoring performance since Feb. 6, when he dropped 19 points on Brooklyn.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Available with minutes limit
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Zubac (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies but will have a minutes restriction, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac missed four of the last five games due to a sore right calf, but he'll suit up against Memphis. It's not yet clear how much his playing time will be restricted, but he posted 12 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes Tuesday against Minnesota in his return from a two-game absence.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable vs. Grizzlies
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Zubac (calf) is questionable for Sunday's action against the Grizzlies.
Zubac has missed four of the past five games due to right calf soreness. If he needs another rest, Mason Plumlee should start again.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Ruled out Friday
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Zubac (back) will not play against the Kings on Friday according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
This will be the third game that Zubac has missed out of the past four for Los Angeles. He was carrying a questionable tag before this, which likely means he's day-to-day. With Zubac out, Mason Plumlee will likely draw the start at center and could see a nice bump in fantasy value.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable vs. Kings
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Zubac (calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Kings, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac has missed three of the past four games due to a right calf injury. If he sits out again, Mason Plumlee should draw another start.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Out Thursday
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Zubac (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac was forced to miss the Clippers' first two games after the NBA's All-Star break as he dealt with a calf injury. The center is still dealing with the injury, forcing him to miss Friday's contest. Expect Mason Plumlee to see extended minutes against the Warriors.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable Thursday
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Zubac (calf) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors.
Zubac played well in his return from a two-game absence Tuesday, posting 12 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, one steal and one assist. However, his calf injury has flared up, and he may sit out Thursday. If that's the case, Mason Plumlee will presumably start.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Flirts with double-double in return
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Zubac finished Tuesday's 108-101 loss to the Timberwolves with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes.
Zubac returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a calf injury. Mason Plumlee and Marcus Morris performed admirably in his absence, and as one might expect, Zubac's return had a devastating affect on the value of both players. It's possible that the team may rest Zubac during the upcoming back-to-back, and it's a development worth monitoring if you have Morris or Plumlee on your roster.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Starting against Minnesota
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Zubac (calf) is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Minnesota, Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac missed the past two games for the Clippers but will likely see his usual workload Tuesday against Rudy Gobert. Mason Plumlee is expected to shift back to the bench, and we'll likely see less of Marcus Morris as well.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Suits up for shootaround
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Zubac, who is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves with a right calf strain, was present and in uniform for the team's morning shootaround, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac has missed two straight games due to the injury, but he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's 10 p.m. ET opening tip. If he's cleared to play, Zubac would presumably take back his spot as the Clippers' starting center from Mason Plumlee.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Handed questionable tag
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Zubac (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Zubac has missed his team's last two contests due to a right calf strain, but he's trending in the right direction. The Clippers should have a better idea of his availability following morning shootaround.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Out Sunday
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Zubac (calf) will not play Sunday at Denver, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
A right calf strain will keep the starting center out for a second straight game, which will presumably keep Mason Plumlee in the starting five. Zubac's next chance to play arrives Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Will not play Friday
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Zubac will miss Friday's game against the Kings due to a strained right calf, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Zubac will be sidelined for the first time since Dec. 17 with the calf issue, which should open up an opportunity for Mason Plumlee to step into the starting lineup. In his last five games, Zubac averaged 11.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 30.1 minutes. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Denver.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Delivers double-double in win
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Zubac produced 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 116-107 victory over the Suns.
Zubac recorded his first double-double in more than a week, a welcome sight for his fantasy managers. Despite the arrival of Mason Plumlee, Zubac has been able to maintain a 30-minute role, keeping him firmly in the standard-league discussion. He sits just outside the top 100 for the season, and while there will be some ups and downs moving forward, he should be able to maintain similar value for the rest of the season.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Nabs double-double in win
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Zubac finished Monday's 124-116 win over the Nets with 19 points (6-9 FG, 7-10 FT), 12 rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block in 30 minutes.
Zubac's playing time has been all over the shop throughout the season, but he appears to have at least temporarily regained the faith of head coach Tyronn Lue. The 25-year-old has received at least 28 minutes in four straight contests, and he's delivered averages of 11.8 points (on 65.4 percent shooting from the field), 12.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals during that stretch. While Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are healthy, Zubac probably doesn't have an ability to raise his offensive production much higher, but his statistics from the past four games otherwise look fairly sustainable if the minutes hold.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Posts second straight double-double
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Zubac supplied 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 106-105 loss to Milwaukee.
Zubac had only two field-goal attempts in the first half and scored 10 of his 12 points over the final two quarters on 3-of-5 shooting. The center also collected eight of his team-high 13 rebounds in the second half, four of which came on the offensive end as the Clippers failed to pull out a tough road win. Zubac has now recorded a double-double in back-to-back games, though he also fouled out Thursday for the third time this season.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Delivers 18 points in victory
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Zubac amassed 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 120-113 victory over the Hawks.
Zubac finally broke out of an offensive slump Saturday, scoring 18 points, the most he has scored since late December. After a red-hot start to the season, things have slowed over the past 30 days. During that span, he is barely inside the top 140, putting up averages of 10.3 points and 8.2 rebounds. He remains a must-roster player, although his limited offerings do mean he isn't going to appeal to everyone.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Records double-double Friday
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Zubac registered 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 16 rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Friday's 131-126 win over the Spurs.
Zubac has posted double-doubles in back-to-back games for the fourth time this season, and the big man continues to impact both ends of the court for the Clippers. He's averaging 10.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest in January.
