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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 41, lands one-game ban
5h agoDoncic recorded 41 points (15-25 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 39 minutes in Friday's 116-99 win over the Nets. He was issued his 16th technical foul with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.
Doncic turned in an extremely efficient performance, reaching the 40-point mark for a second consecutive contest and scoring at least 30 for a 12th straight game. He also led the Lakers in steals and finished with at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for the fourth time over his last five games. However, the superstar got into an altercation with Ziaire Williams in the third quarter, resulting in both players receiving technical fouls. Barring a successful appeal to rescind the technical, Doncic is slated to sit out Monday's game against the Wizards.
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Jerami Grant POR PF
Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Exits early Friday
6h agoGrant won't return to Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a right calf injury. He'll finish with 19 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes.
Grant finished the third quarter but won't return for the remainder of the contest due to the calf injury. The veteran forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against Washington.
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Marvin Bagley III DAL C
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Returns Friday
6h agoBagley (shoulder) returned to Friday's game against the Trail Blazers with 8:31 remaining in the fourth quarter, per the broadcast.
Bagley exited to the locker room late in the third quarter due to an apparent left shoulder issue. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was ultimately cleared to check back in.
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Marvin Bagley III DAL C
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Exits to locker room
6h agoBagley exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against Portland due to an apparent left shoulder issue, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Bagley was seen getting his shoulder examined on the bench and eventually exited to the locker room. The big man should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Nikola Jokic DEN C
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles in victory
6h agoJokic supplied 33 points (13-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 15 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 39 minutes in Friday's 135-129 win over the Jazz.
Jokic turned in an extremely efficient performance and racked up his fourth straight triple-double. He also scored at least 20 points for a sixth consecutive contest. The superstar led Denver in points and rebounds while finishing second on the team in assists behind Jamal Murray (14 assists). Over his last four games, Jokic has averaged 25.3 points, 16.8 rebounds, 15.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 36.8 minutes per contest.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA SF
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Logs 20 points Friday
7h agoJaquez chipped in 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 21 minutes during Friday's 149-128 loss to the Cavaliers.
It was an efficient night from the field for Jaquez, who ended Friday's game as the Heat's leading scorer. It was Jaquez's 19th 20-plus-point game of the season and fourth in 11 games since March 3. Since the All-Star break, he has averaged 13.9 points, 4.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 threes over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Marvin Bagley III DAL C
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Returns Friday
6h agoBagley (shoulder) returned to Friday's game against the Trail Blazers with 8:31 remaining in the fourth quarter, per the broadcast.
Bagley exited to the locker room late in the third quarter due to an apparent left shoulder issue. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was ultimately cleared to check back in.
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Marvin Bagley III DAL C
Mavericks' Marvin Bagley: Exits to locker room
6h agoBagley exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against Portland due to an apparent left shoulder issue, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Bagley was seen getting his shoulder examined on the bench and eventually exited to the locker room. The big man should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Nikola Jokic DEN C
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles in victory
6h agoJokic supplied 33 points (13-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 15 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 39 minutes in Friday's 135-129 win over the Jazz.
Jokic turned in an extremely efficient performance and racked up his fourth straight triple-double. He also scored at least 20 points for a sixth consecutive contest. The superstar led Denver in points and rebounds while finishing second on the team in assists behind Jamal Murray (14 assists). Over his last four games, Jokic has averaged 25.3 points, 16.8 rebounds, 15.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 36.8 minutes per contest.
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Jarrett Allen CLE C
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Strong performance in return
7h agoAllen (knee) racked up 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Friday's 149-128 victory over Miami.
Allen was given the green light to return Friday from a 10-game absence due to right knee tendinitis. He played just 18 minutes in his return, but he still co-led the Cavaliers in rebounds and finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Max Strus (29 points) and Evan Mobley (23 points). Allen should continue to operate under a minutes restriction while getting up to NBA-level shape and may sit for one game of back-to-back sets for the rest of the regular season.
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Jaxson Hayes LAL C
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't start Friday
8h agoHayes won't start Friday's game against the Nets, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
With Deandre Ayton (back) returning to the lineup, Hayes will retreat to the second unit. The big man has averaged 5.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across 17.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Isaiah Jackson LAC C
Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Won't return Friday
9h agoJackson (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against Indiana, according to Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.
Jackson exited in the fourth quarter because of a sprained right ankle. He will finish the contest with four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds in 14 minutes. If the 24-year-old can't play Sunday versus Milwaukee, Nicolas Batum should see more action.
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Jerami Grant POR PF
Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Exits early Friday
6h agoGrant won't return to Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a right calf injury. He'll finish with 19 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes.
Grant finished the third quarter but won't return for the remainder of the contest due to the calf injury. The veteran forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against Washington.
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Bam Adebayo MIA PF
Heat's Bam Adebayo: Hauls in 16 boards vs. Cleveland
7h agoAdebayo totaled 14 points (3-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 149-128 loss to the Cavaliers.
Adebayo struggled from the field during Friday's loss but still filled up the box score thanks to his game-high 16 boards, which were the third-most rebounds he's recorded in a game this season. It was fourth double-double in his last five outings and 29th of the season, which is 11th most in the league. Since the All-Star break, Adebayo has averaged 25.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game.
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Evan Mobley CLE PF
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Double-doubles vs. Miami
7h agoMobley finished Friday's 149-128 win over Miami with 23 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes.
Mobley scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter of Friday's blowout win and finished as the Cavaliers' second-leading scorer behind Max Strus (29 points). Mobley also collected his sixth double-double in 13 games since March 1 and his 24th of the season, which is tied with Ivica Zubac (ribs) and Paolo Banchero for 14th most in the Association. Since the beginning of March, Mobley has averaged 20.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 blocks over 30.8 minutes per game.
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Jabari Smith HOU PF
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Double-doubles in win
8h agoSmith totaled 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block over 37 minutes during Friday's 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Smith dominated the glass and notched his second straight double-double, as he helped the Rockets hit the brakes on a two-game skid. Smith will look to keep the good times rolling Sunday in New Orleans.
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Kevin Durant HOU PF
Rockets' Kevin Durant: Scores 25 points with 10 assists
8h agoDurant had 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Durant coughed up the rock six times during Wednesday's loss to Minnesota, but he did a much better job of taking care of the rock in Friday's win, finishing with three giveaways across 35 minutes. Durant has been a steady top-20 player this season with averages of 26.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.4 triples per contest.
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Jonathan Kuminga ATL PF
Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga: Offers very little in loss
8h agoKuminga accumulated three points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Celtics.
Kuminga failed to produce anything of note, continuing what has been an underwhelming start to his career in Atlanta. He also continues to deal with knee issues, which have limited him to just 10 games over the past month. During that time, he has averaged just 11.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard fantasy leagues.
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA SF
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Logs 20 points Friday
7h agoJaquez chipped in 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 21 minutes during Friday's 149-128 loss to the Cavaliers.
It was an efficient night from the field for Jaquez, who ended Friday's game as the Heat's leading scorer. It was Jaquez's 19th 20-plus-point game of the season and fourth in 11 games since March 3. Since the All-Star break, he has averaged 13.9 points, 4.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 threes over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Hugo Gonzalez BOS SF
Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Barely visible in win
7h agoGonzalez accumulated three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in seven minutes during Friday's 109-102 victory over the Hawks.
Gonzalez logged no more than 10 minutes for the fifth time in the past seven games, during which time he has been firmly outside the top 300 in nine-category leagues. While he has had pockets of value throughout the season, the return of Jayson Tatum served to cap Gonzalez's fantasy production for this season.
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper MEM SF
Grizzlies' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Nets career-high 31 points
7h agoProsper closed with 31 points (12-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 119-109 loss to the Rockets.
Prosper got into some early foul trouble and was limited to just five points through the first half of play, but he caught fire after halftime and finished with a new career high in points. Prosper has been on a heater over the past two games, scoring a total of 48 points on 18-for-25 shooting over that stretch.
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Zaccharie Risacher ATL SF
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Regression continues Friday
8h agoRisacher closed with six points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds over 14 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Celtics.
After an encouraging three-game period during which Risacher averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers, things have regressed over the past two games. In that time, he has logged a total of 23 minutes, recording just eight points and five rebounds. Although he still has youth on his side, Risacher is certainly not looking like he will be an impactful NBA player.
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Kawhi Leonard LAC SF
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Nets 28 points with three swipes
8h agoLeonard had 28 points (13-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 114-113 victory over Indiana.
Leonard racked up the defensive stats, didn't commit a single turnover and finished with a plus-17 differential in the one-point win. The 34-year-old vet is on track to finish the season with career highs in points (28.3) and triples (2.6), and he ranks in the top five in steals (2.0) per game.
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Kobe Brown IND SF
Pacers' Kobe Brown: Fills it up Friday
8h agoBrown provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to the Clippers.
Brown saw an elevated role, starting the second half after Jarace Walker was ruled out due to a concussion. Brown took advantage of the situation, chipping in across all major categories. If Walker is forced to miss time, Brown is all of a sudden on the radar as a potential streaming option.
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Baylor Scheierman BOS SG
Celtics' Baylor Scheierman: Quiet in spot start
7h agoScheierman supplied three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 109-102 victory over Atlanta.
Scheierman moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jaylen Brown, who was ruled out with a calf injury. While the injury doesn't sound too serious, there is a chance Brown could miss at least another game or two, giving Scheierman some short-term appeal for anyone needing threes. With that said, his upside is very limited, meaning managers could likely find a more appealing option on the waiver wire.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC SG
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Shooting woes in win
7h agoGilgeous-Alexander notched 25 points (8-24 FG, 0-10 3Pt, 9-12 FT), five assists, three blocks and two rebounds across 29 minutes in Friday's 131-113 win over the Bulls.
Gilgeous-Alexander had a disastrous shooting night, particularly from three-point range, though he still finished as the game's leading scorer. While his 10 three-point tries represented a season high, Friday's contest was the sixth time this season he failed to make a three-pointer when making at least one attempt from behind the arc. However, the reigning MVP was impactful on the defensive end, finishing one block shy of tying his career high. He has tallied multiple swats in three of his last eight outings.
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Reed Sheppard HOU SG
Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Scores 15 points with five stocks
8h agoSheppard provided 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 119-109 victory over Memphis.
This was a nice bounce-back performance from Sheppard, who was held to just 10 points on 3-for-13 shooting his last time out. Since being reinserted into the first unit, the sophomore guard has come through with averages of 15.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 3.4 triples, 2.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest, which has him flirting with top-15 value in nine-category leagues.
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Max Strus CLE SG
Cavaliers' Max Strus: Huge night from three vs. Miami
8h agoStrus posted 29 points (10-14 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during the Cavaliers' 149-128 win over the Heat on Friday.
Strus helped the Cavaliers build a commanding lead early on, scoring 22 of his game-high 29 points in the first half. It was the third time in his NBA career that he connected on eight triples, and he was one shy from tying a career high he set Jan. 31, 2022, also against Miami. Friday's contest demonstrated Strus' value to the team, especially in games where either one or both of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggle from the field.
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Terance Mann BKN SG
Nets' Terance Mann: Headed to bench
8h agoMann will come off the bench in Friday's game versus the Lakers, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Noah Clowney is back and starting, so Mann will retreat to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Mann owns averages of 6.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game.
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RJ Barrett TOR SG
Raptors' RJ Barrett: Returns to Friday's game
8h agoBarrett (shoulder) has returned for the second half of Friday's game against the Pelicans, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett left toward the end of the second quarter after injuring his left shoulder, but the veteran forward was given the green light to return to Friday's game. Barrett closed the first half with 10 points, four rebounds and three assists over 16 minutes.
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Luka Doncic LAL PG
Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 41, lands one-game ban
5h agoDoncic recorded 41 points (15-25 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 39 minutes in Friday's 116-99 win over the Nets. He was issued his 16th technical foul with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.
Doncic turned in an extremely efficient performance, reaching the 40-point mark for a second consecutive contest and scoring at least 30 for a 12th straight game. He also led the Lakers in steals and finished with at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for the fourth time over his last five games. However, the superstar got into an altercation with Ziaire Williams in the third quarter, resulting in both players receiving technical fouls. Barring a successful appeal to rescind the technical, Doncic is slated to sit out Monday's game against the Wizards.
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Javon Small MEM PG
Grizzlies' Javon Small: Scores 14 points with five dimes
7h agoSmall finished with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Friday's 119-109 loss to the Rockets.
Small got off to a hot start, dropping in 12 points on six shots through the first half of action, but the Rockets did a good job of shutting him down after halftime. Over the past four games, Small has generated averages of 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 three-pointers per contest.
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Cam Spencer MEM PG
Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Double-doubles in loss
8h agoSpencer accumulated 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 119-109 loss to the Rockets.
Spencer missed all six of his shot attempts during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, but he scored efficiently in this one and got some extra minutes with Ty Jerome (ankle) missing another game. As long as Jerome is sidelined, Spencer should be a reliable source of dimes.
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Gabe Vincent ATL PG
Hawks' Gabe Vincent: Muted role continues
8h agoVincent finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one assist across 12 minutes during Friday's 109-102 loss to the Celtics.
Vincent continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having exceeded 20 minutes only once in the past 17 games since joining the Hawks. Although he does provide the team with a solid backup option, he warrants very little attention in fantasy leagues.
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Payton Pritchard BOS PG
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Drops 36 points in win
8h agoPritchard posted 36 points (13-23 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Friday's 109-102 win over the Hawks.
With Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined, Pritchard saw increased usage and erupted for a game-high 36 points. The 28-year-old guard has been somewhat inconsistent as a scorer in March, though he has now scored in double figures in six straight games. Friday's contest marked the first time he has reached the 20-point threshold since March 2 and his first time dropping at least 30 since Feb. 22. He also knocked down at least six triples for the sixth time this season while leading the second unit in assists and rebounds.
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T.J. McConnell IND PG
Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Downward trend continues
8h agoMcConnell closed Friday's 114-113 loss to the Clippers with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and three assists over 13 minutes.
McConnell's playing time continues to trend in the wrong direction, as he's now played fewer than 15 minutes in back-to-back games. Although he was coming off a 17-point performance in a loss to the Lakers, McConnell simply isn't worth holding, given his lack of overall upside. Moving forward, he should only be rostered as an assists and steals specialist.
