Theis finished with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in Friday's 85-71 win over France. Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner led the way for Germany in the scoring column, but Theis was impressive in other areas, ultimately finishing just two boards and three points shy of a double-double. Theis is expected to remain as Germany's starting center in the knockout stages of the Olympics, keeping Moritz Wagner on a bench role.
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PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.44.81.20.90.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 60 3 16.9 6.3 4.1 1.0 0.9 0.4 0.7 1 0 0.4 1.2 36.6% 2.2 3.7 58.6% 2.6 4.9 53.2% 0.6 0.8 76.0% 1.4 2.7 2.1 1.5 +62 59.7% 2022-23 7 1 15.6 7.0 3.1 1.3 0.9 0.3 0.4 0 0 0.3 1.6 18.2% 2.7 4.7 57.6% 3.0 6.3 47.7% 0.7 1.7 41.7% 1.0 2.1 1.0 3.0 -19 49.7% 2021-22 47 27 20.8 8.2 4.9 0.9 0.7 0.4 1.0 3 0 0.7 2.3 30.8% 2.5 3.9 64.1% 3.2 6.2 51.9% 1.0 1.5 68.1% 1.3 3.6 2.4 0.9 -88 59.5% 2020-21 65 51 24.6 9.6 5.5 1.7 0.9 0.6 1.0 6 0 0.8 2.3 32.2% 3.1 4.8 64.6% 3.9 7.2 54.1% 1.1 1.7 67.3% 1.4 4.0 2.6 1.6 -30 60.9% 2019-20 65 64 24.1 9.2 6.6 1.7 1.3 0.6 0.8 7 0 0.5 1.5 33.3% 3.2 5.1 63.3% 3.7 6.6 56.6% 1.3 1.8 76.3% 2.2 4.4 3.4 2.1 +203 63.1% 2018-19 66 2 13.8 5.7 3.4 1.0 0.6 0.3 0.5 1 0 0.4 1.0 38.8% 1.8 3.0 60.3% 2.2 4.0 54.9% 0.8 1.2 73.7% 1.3 2.1 2.4 2.1 +131 62.4% 2017-18 63 3 14.9 5.3 4.3 0.9 0.8 0.5 0.9 2 0 0.3 0.9 31.0% 1.7 2.8 61.7% 2.0 3.7 54.1% 1.0 1.3 75.3% 1.4 2.9 2.5 1.0 -1 61.6% Career 37315119.17.44.81.20.90.50.82000.51.533.1%2.43.962.3%2.95.454.1%1.01.471.8%1.53.32.51.5+25861.1% -
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PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.84.50.90.70.3Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 1 0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100.0% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 1.0 1.0 100.0% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 +2 150.0% 2021-22 16 5 12.5 4.3 3.3 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.7 0 0 0.2 0.9 21.4% 1.7 2.3 73.0% 1.9 3.2 58.8% 0.4 0.5 75.0% 0.8 2.4 1.6 1.0 -41 63.3% 2019-20 17 17 28.4 8.9 7.1 1.5 1.2 0.4 0.9 2 0 0.2 1.5 15.4% 3.4 5.4 62.6% 3.6 6.9 52.1% 1.5 1.9 78.8% 1.9 5.2 3.9 1.7 +34 57.8% 2018-19 7 0 6.0 1.7 1.4 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0 0 0.0 0.3 0.0% 0.7 1.7 41.7% 0.7 2.0 35.7% 0.3 0.3 100.0% 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.0 -2 40.3% Career 412217.85.84.50.90.70.30.7200.21.018.6%2.23.463.6%2.44.553.0%0.81.079.1%1.23.32.31.3-758.4%
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Comes close to double-double
Theis finished with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in Friday's 85-71 win over France. Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner led the way for Germany in the scoring column, but Theis was impressive in other areas, ultimately finishing just two boards and three points shy of a double-double. Theis is expected to remain as Germany's starting center in the knockout stages of the Olympics, keeping Moritz Wagner on a bench role.
Perfect from field in win
Theis tallied 18 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes in Germany's 97-77 win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Theis impressed with his performance against Japan, racking up a team-high seven boards while shooting 100 percent from the field. The 32-year-old will likely play a significant role in Germany's Olympic campaign, which is also his first appearance at the Olympics of his career. Theis will also be asked to excel on the glass and the defensive side of the ball, especially as the squad still has yet to play France's spectacular frontcourt in the group phase.
Joining the Pelicans
Theis and the Pelicans agreed to a one-year deal Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Theis will be entering his eighth NBA season and will bring valuable veteran leadership to the locker room. With the Pelicans losing Jonas Valanciunas, Theis could potentially step into a sizable role right away in the frontcourt. Throughout his career, Theis holds averages of 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 blocks.
Good to go Tuesday
Theis (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Theis has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Clippers' previous contest with a left thumb sprain. The veteran big man is averaging 4.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 14.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Could return Tuesday
Theis (thumb) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Theis was held out of Sunday's matchup against the Cavs due to a left thumb sprain. He'll likely need to make it through morning shootaround and pregame warmups to get the green light to suit up Tuesday.
Officially out Sunday
Theis (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Theis is dealing with a sprained thumb on his non-shooting hand, which will sideline him Sunday. Head coach Tyronn Lue initially expected Theis to be available Sunday prior to the medical staff deciding otherwise. The Clippers will likely turn to Mason Plumlee and P.J. Tucker to fill the backup center minutes behind Ivica Zubac.
Dealing with thumb sprain
Theis is questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a left thumb sprain. Theis being added to Sunday's injury report in advance of the Clippers' 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff puts his status in jeopardy. Ivica Zubac and Mason Plumlee would split Theis' workload if he's unable to suit up, with Theis having logged 18 and 17 minutes in the Clippers' past two contests, respectively.
Not on injury report
Theis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Theis received medical attention after suffering what appeared to be a minor knee injury during Friday's win over Portland, but the issue won't force him to miss any additional time. Look for him to serve as the primary backup to Ivica Zubac on Sunday while he faces no competition for reserve minutes from P.J. Tucker (calf), who has been ruled out for the contest.
Picks up knee injury
Theis appeared to suffer a knee injury during the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Theis was spotted receiving attention from the medical staff on the bench, and he didn't see any action in the final nine minutes of the game. However, after the contest, coach Tyronn Lue stated in his press conference that he's not too concerned, per Murray. The big man will be considered day-to-day until further notice.