Bucks' Lindell Wigginton: Leading scorer off bench Sunday
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Wigginton ended Sunday's 121-105 loss to the Raptors with 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block across 27 minutes off the bench.
With nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, Wigginton led a depleted Bucks roster in scoring from the second unit. The 25-year-old looked good in a couple showcase games this weekend, but he'll likely move back to the end of the bench when the playoffs begin for Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Lindell Wigginton: Drops back to bench role
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Wigginton will appear off the bench Sunday versus the Raptors.
Wigginton impressed in a rare start Friday, but he'll move to the bench with Jevon Carter playing and receiving the starting nod at point guard. Even with the move, the Bucks may limit Carter's workload which would afford Wigginton a decent amount of action.
Wigginton logged 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 41 minutes during Friday's 137-114 loss to the Grizzlies.
Wigginton had the best game of his life Friday, putting up career-high numbers in points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers. Having secured the top spot in the East, the Bucks opted to rest all of their starters, something that could repeat itself Sunday. If that is the case, Wigginton is certainly someone to consider adding as a final-day flier.
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Bucks' Lindell Wigginton: Starting Friday
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Wigginton is starting at point guard for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
The Bucks are opting to rest all their regular starters and some role players, so Wigginton will be a prime beneficiary. As a result, look for him to see a healthy workload.
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Bucks' Lindell Wigginton: Scores 32 points
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Wigginton logged 32 points (12-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and two steals across 42 minutes during the Herd's 118-116 win over Maine on Friday.
Wigginton played three minutes across six games the Bucks played while they had him signed to a contract. They assigned the guard to their G League affiliate before Wisconsin's matchup Friday. In his first game back against Maine, Wigginton was the Herd's best scorer and distributor, both of which he is expected to continue being while they have him.
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Bucks' Lindell Wigginton: Gets two-way deal from Milwaukee
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Wigginton signed a two-way contract with the Bucks on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-1 guard will fill the two-way spot vacated by center Sandro Mamukelashvili, whom Milwaukee waived last week. Wigginton previously signed a two-way deal with the Bucks last January and appeared in 10 regular-season games for the team before being waived in October. Wigginton had since been playing for the Bucks' G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, with whom he's averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game over 35 appearances (18 starts) in 2022-23.
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Lindell Wigginton: Records 39 points
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Wigginton logged 39 points (14-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four assists and two rebounds across 35 minutes during the Herd's 120-106 win over Salt Lake City on Tuesday.
After the Herd lost their previous game to Salt Lake City, Wigginton excelled in helping them redeem themselves. Heading into March, he is averaging 20.7 points across his 15 G League games this season.
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Lindell Wigginton: Scores 25 points
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Wigginton logged 25 points (8-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 39 minutes during the Herd's 123-122 win at Texas on Friday.
Despite being one rebound short of logging a double-double, Wigginton was the Herd's best scorer as they logged their seventh win of 2023. With the Fort Wayne Mad Ants' acquisition of Jordan Bone and AJ Green being part of an NBA roster again, Wigginton is expected to excel for a Herd team that does not have as many scoring options as before.
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Lindell Wigginton: Scores 20 during start
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Wigginton logged 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six assists, two rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes during Wisconsin's 166-139 loss to Delaware on Saturday.
AJ Green is back in the NBA, and Jordan Bone (undisclosed) is out injured. While both are unavailable, Wigginton will be Wisconsin's best guard available. If his latest game is any indication, he and Iverson Molinar will log many minutes as the Herd's starting backcourt. Currently, Wisconsin's only backup guard is recently-signed Jaire Grayer.
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Lindell Wigginton: Returns from injury
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Wigginton (undisclosed) logged two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five assists and two rebounds across 25 minutes during Wisconsin's 144-133 loss to Windy City on Friday.
Wigginton returned from a three-game absence. The guard was a backup option Friday, which he could continue being now that Wisconsin has AJ Green, whom the Milwaukee Bucks have begun sending to their G League affiliate, available to play alongside Jordan Bone.
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Lindell Wigginton: Logs 21 points, eight assists
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Wigginton (undisclosed) logged 21 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists and three rebounds across 36 minutes during the Herd's 134-130 loss Monday at Motor City.
Wigginton was excellent during his return from a two-game absence. Now that the 24-year-old can play again, he is expected to continue being the Herd's best scorer and distributor. Wigginton has averages of 22.6 points and 6.1 assists across his eight G League games.
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Lindell Wigginton: Out due to injury
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Wigginton sat out the Herd's 127-118 win against Westchester on Wednesday because of an undisclosed injury.
An undisclosed injury prevented Wigginton from participating as the Herd logged their fourth win of 2023. Jordan Bone and Rob Edwards are expected to the Herd's starting backcourt until Wigginton, who has been their best player this year, is available to play again.
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Lindell Wigginton: Makes six three-pointers
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Wigginton logged 27 points (8-15 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals across 33 minutes during the Herd's 153-132 loss at Delaware on Monday.
Wigginton was a menace from the three-point line, as his outside shots accounted for two-thirds of his points Monday. He is averaging 3.1 three-pointers made across his last seven G League games.
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Lindell Wigginton: Makes five three-pointers
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Wigginton logged 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 39 minutes during the Herd's 120-116 win over College Park.
Wigginton is off to a great start to 2023, especially in terms of shooting from the three-point line. Across the Herd's first two games this year, he made nine threes on a 52.9 percent shooting.
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Lindell Wigginton: Records double-double
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Wigginton logged 24 points (8-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals across 35 minutes during the Herd's 126-121 win Wednesday versus College Park.
Wigginton was the Herd's second-best scorer and primary distributor en route to their first win of 2023. Across this new year, he will try to be more of a consistent player that offers value in more ways than one.
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Lindell Wigginton: Sinks game-winning free throws
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Wigginton compiled 15 points (3-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a steal in 31 minutes in Wednesday's 114-112 win over Austin.
Wigginton converted two free throws in the final seconds of the game to secure the victory for Wisconsin. He's made just 66.7 percent of his free-throw attempts this year but was able to make both when it mattered most Wednesday.
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Lindell Wigginton: Scores 21 points Wednesday
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Wigginton produced 21 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes in Wednesday's 128-110 loss to Fort Wayne.
Wednesday's game was one of Wigginton's best shooting performances of the season, and it improved his field-goal percentage to 38.6 on the year. He always finds a way to have an all-around productive game and is averaging 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists through 15 contests.
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Lindell Wigginton: Shooting woes continue
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Wigginton posted 16 points (5-17 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 31 minutes in Wednesdays 112-106 win in Grand Rapids.
Wigginton has been dreadful shooting through 12 games, making just 36.4 percent of his shots and 23.1 percent of his three-point tries. He's still averaging 16.3 points per game, but he's getting to that mark inefficiently. His greatest value remains as a facilitator, as he's averaging 6.7 assists per contest.
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Lindell Wigginton: Scores 15 points Sunday
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Wigginton tallied 15 points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 33 minutes in Sunday's 119-102 loss in Iowa.
Wigginton scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half but missed all four of his attempts after halftime. He continues to struggle from the field as he's made just 39.1 percent of his shots and 25.6 of his three-point tries.
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Lindell Wigginton: Team-high 24 points Tuesday
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Wigginton compiled 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and a block in 26 minutes in Tuesday's 137-112 win over Motor City.
Coming off the bench, Wigginton scored 14 of his 24 points in 13 first-half minutes, making six of his eight shot attempts. The 24-year-old's strong shooting performance increased his shooting percentage for the season to 40.2.
