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Duke Blue Devils in the NBA: Updates on who’s hot in 2016-2017

By Horran Cameron

Oct 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) drives the ball defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (right) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Utah Jazz won 96-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) drives the ball defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (right) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Utah Jazz won 96-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 27, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Mason Plumlee (24) dunks over Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Mason Plumlee, Portland Trail Blazers, center, #24

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Mason Plumlee starts at the center position for the Trail Blazers. Plumlee is an underrated center in the NBA. Although he does not get a great deal of recognition, his defense and athleticism are above average.

Currently, Plumlee averages 10 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and one block per game. His best game this season thus far was in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In this game, Plumlee scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished four assists and blocked three shots.

He followed up this performance with 13 points, five assists and two rebounds in a 115-113 victory versus the Denver Nuggets.

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