Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal returned to action for the Clippers in their win over the Pelicans, contributing nine points, one rebound, two assists, and a three-pointer in his first game back from a back injury. Beal, still under a minutes restriction following offseason knee surgery, showed limited impact on the court. Meanwhile, Kris Dunn saw 23 minutes
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Trey Murphy showed marked improvement in Friday’s loss to the Clippers, scoring 17 points with efficient shooting, alongside five rebounds, six assists, and two steals. After a slump in his recent performances, Murphy’s 50% shooting from beyond the arc signals a return to form, aligning closely with his career average. The Pelicans will look to
Read MoreJordan Poole
Jordan Poole delivered an impressive performance with 30 points off the bench for the Pelicans, demonstrating his scoring prowess by hitting seven three-pointers and maintaining a perfect free-throw record. Despite being shifted to a bench role, Poole’s display reinforces his potential for top-100 fantasy value. Meanwhile, rookie Jeremiah Fears struggled with his shooting but contributed
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Zion Williamson delivered a strong offensive performance with 29 points, highlighting his efficiency by hitting 11 of his 13 free-throw attempts, a notable improvement in a typical downside. Despite not contributing to the defensive stats, his overall production was solid, except for the three turnovers matched to his season norm. Fantasy managers focusing less on
Read MoreJarace Walker
Jarace Walker continued his strong performance for the Pacers, contributing 17 points and showing versatility with three rebounds, three assists, and four three-pointers in a loss to the Hawks. With Obi Toppin sidelined until February, Walker is poised for increased opportunities, highlighting his potential to consistently deliver fantasy value. Available in just 13 percent of
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Pascal Siakam put up 18 points, five rebounds, and five assists, but struggled with efficiency in the Pacers’ loss to the Hawks on Friday. Shooting just 33.3% from the field and missing four free throws, Siakam didn’t contribute any defensive stats, an area he’s typically reliable in. With numerous injuries plaguing the Pacers, the burden
Read MoreAnfernee Simons
Anfernee Simons posted 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, one block, and three three-pointers against the 76ers, despite shooting just 33 percent from the field. Operating primarily off the bench, Simons led his team in shot attempts, even surpassing Jaylen Brown’s volume. While he showed potential as a volume scorer, his fantasy value remains limited
Read MoreQuenton Jackson
Quenton Jackson made an impressive return from a hamstring injury in the Pacers’ loss to the Hawks, contributing 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Despite starting, he logged only 22 minutes, making his performance noteworthy for those seeking short-term streaming options in deeper leagues. Meanwhile, Ben Sheppard’s 29 minutes off the bench yielded modest
Read MorePayton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard delivered a versatile performance in Friday’s game against the 76ers, recording 15 points, five assists, two rebounds, and two steals. However, his shooting struggles from the perimeter continued, hitting just 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. With Jayson Tatum out this season, Pritchard has a chance to take on a larger role, but improving
Read MoreJoel Embiid
Joel Embiid continues to deliver consistent performances, scoring at least 20 points for the third straight game in Friday’s matchup against the Celtics. Though limited to 20-25 minutes per game to preserve his stamina for the latter part of the season, the center remains an efficient contributor with 20 points, six rebounds, and three blocks.
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