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Ochai Agbaji TOR SF
Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Posts16 points during loss
23m agoAgbaji accumulated 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Scottie Barnes' (eye) injury will not require surgery, but Agbaji will continue to have a starting role until he returns. He's performed adequately over his last three starts, averaging 15.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals over that span.
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Jakob Poeltl TOR C
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Excels with double-double
27m agoPoeltl accumulated 24 points (11-18 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 121-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Poeltl logged his fourth double-double of the season and is one of the more surprising big men in the Eastern Conference through the first two weeks of play. Injuries can be a concern for Poeltl, who recorded only 50 games during his first season with the Raptors. If he can stay healthy, the team has an excellent chance to improve on last year's 25-57 record.
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Gradey Dick TOR SG
Raptors' Gradey Dick: Leads team with 26 points
40m agoDick ended Monday's 121-119 loss to Denver with 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in 36 minutes.
Dick will be hard to bench after a red-hot start, and it appears that he will have a firm hold as the top man at off-guard this season. The Raptors are hampered with injuries, but their trajectory will be intriguing when their first unit is completely healthy Through eight games, Dick is averaging 21.6 points, 2.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds ansd 1.3 steals.
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Michael Porter Jr. DEN SF
Nuggets' Michael Porter: Flirts with double-double in win
1h agoPorter notched 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 121-119 victory over the Raptors.
Porter was one rebound shy of a double-double, marking a third time where he's fallen just short of the milestone. Porter is trying to build on a solid 2023-24 campaign where he set new career highs in free throw percentage and minutes played. He also had 16 double-doubles last season, so these narrow misses should convert more often as the season progresses.
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Russell Westbrook DEN PG
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Steps up with solid game
1h agoWestbrook chipped in 21 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over Toronto.
Although his stat line doesn't reflect it, Westbrook was excellent on defense, blanketing RJ Barrett for much of the game. He also thwarted Barrett's last-second attempt to tie the game, forcing him to take a off-balance, low-percentage shot. Thanks to Westbrook, Jamal Murray's (concussion) absence has had little effect on Denver's short-term outlook.
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Nikola Jokic DEN C
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Delivers third triple-double in win
1h agoJokic finished Monday's 121-119 victory over the Raptors with 28 points (10-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.
Jokic's red-hot start is a surprise to no one, as the perennial All-Star is a nightly triple-double threat who can dominate in all facets of the game. Despite the temporary loss of Jamal Murray (concussion), the Nuggets have won three of their last four games due in large part to Jokic and strong performances from the supporting cast.
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Jakob Poeltl TOR C
Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Excels with double-double
27m agoPoeltl accumulated 24 points (11-18 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 121-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Poeltl logged his fourth double-double of the season and is one of the more surprising big men in the Eastern Conference through the first two weeks of play. Injuries can be a concern for Poeltl, who recorded only 50 games during his first season with the Raptors. If he can stay healthy, the team has an excellent chance to improve on last year's 25-57 record.
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Nikola Jokic DEN C
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Delivers third triple-double in win
1h agoJokic finished Monday's 121-119 victory over the Raptors with 28 points (10-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.
Jokic's red-hot start is a surprise to no one, as the perennial All-Star is a nightly triple-double threat who can dominate in all facets of the game. Despite the temporary loss of Jamal Murray (concussion), the Nuggets have won three of their last four games due in large part to Jokic and strong performances from the supporting cast.
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Myles Turner IND C
Pacers' Myles Turner: Explodes for huge double-double
1h agoTurner provided 30 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 134-127 win over the Mavericks.
Turner turned in an excellent performance. He dominated inside and also got the job done at the perimeter, drilling a season-high five three-pointers in the win. Turner had yet to post a double-digit rebound total coming into Monday's game, so the double-double was certainly step in the right direction. Turner can post high scoring totals when he gets opportunities beyond the arc, but 30 points is a rarity. He met that threshold only twice during the 2023-24 season.
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Goga Bitadze ORL C
Magic's Goga Bitadze: Flirts with double-double
4h agoBitadze notched 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 102-86 loss to Oklahoma City.
Bitadze returned to action after missing five consecutive games with a foot injury. The timing couldn't have been better for the Magic who lost Wendell Carter to a foot injury in their previous game. Bitadze moved straight into the starting lineup, ending with a decent night's work. Although he is likely to split minutes with Moritz Wagner, Bitadze has the ability to contribute on both ends of the floor when afforded additional playing time.
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Taj Gibson CHA C
Hornets' Taj Gibson: Quiet in spot start
5h agoGibson had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Monday's 114-93 loss to Minnesota.
Gibson was given the starting nod, a fair indication as to how desperate the Hornets are when it comes to the center position. Mark Williams (foot) and Nick Richards (shoulder) are both sidelined, meaning Gibson is going to be forced to play for the foreseeable future. Now in the twilight of his career, this move is unlikely to result in meaningful production.
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Anthony Davis LAL C
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Considered day-to-day
6h agoDavis is day-to-day after suffering a left ankle injury during Monday's 115-103 loss to the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Davis didn't seem overly concerned about the injury in the locker room after the game, stating he'll talk with his trainer to determine the extent of the issue and how to proceed. McMenamin notes that the team will treat this as a true day-to-day situation, so it'll be important to keep an eye on how Davis' ankle responds over the next few days. His status for Wednesday's game in Memphis is up in the air at this point.
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Pascal Siakam IND PF
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Posts 23 points in victory
1h agoSiakam contributed 23 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes during Monday's 134-127 victory over the Mavericks.
Siakam is off to a solid start, averaging 20.3 points, 7,0 rebounds and 5.1 assists through the first seven games. He's also converting 55.8 percent of his shots and is dropping three-pointers at a 45.2 percent clip.
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Tidjane Salaun CHA PF
Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Limited again Monday
5h agoSalaun accumulated five points (2-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 114-93 loss to Minnesota.
Despite logging meaningful minutes, Salaun continues to deliver modest production, at best. It's been an underwhelming start to his rookie season, although he has at least been able to carve out a regular spot in the rotation. The Hornets seem destined for another disappointing season, meaning there could come a time when they opt to lean into Salaun a little more. It is worth keeping an eye on his role as the season progresses.
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Aaron Gordon DEN PF
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Shut down with calf strain
9h agoGordon (calf) won't return to Monday's game against Toronto, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Gordon exited the contest in the first half due to a right half strain, and the team has elected to hold him out for the final two quarters. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information on his availability moving forward comes to light.
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Aaron Gordon DEN PF
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable to return Monday
9h agoGordon is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Raptors due to a right calf strain.
Gordon suited up Monday despite a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation, though it seems he aggravated the calf injury in the first quarter. If the 29-year-old forward is unable to return, Peyton Watson and Hunter Tyson are candidates for an increased role the rest of the way.
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Aaron Gordon DEN PF
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Goes to locker room Monday
10h agoGordon (leg) went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Raptors, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Gordon limped back the locker room while favoring his leg with 7:44 remaining in the first quarter. The 29-year-old was cleared to play through a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation before tipoff, and it is unclear if his injury against Toronto is related.
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Aaron Gordon DEN PF
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Gets green light
11h agoGordon (knee/calf) will play Monday against Toronto.
Gordon was considered probable leading up to tipoff, so his clearance to play comes as no surprise. He turned in a quiet performance in his last appearance Saturday against Utah, totaling 12 points, six rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes.
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Ochai Agbaji TOR SF
Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Posts16 points during loss
23m agoAgbaji accumulated 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Scottie Barnes' (eye) injury will not require surgery, but Agbaji will continue to have a starting role until he returns. He's performed adequately over his last three starts, averaging 15.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals over that span.
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Michael Porter Jr. DEN SF
Nuggets' Michael Porter: Flirts with double-double in win
1h agoPorter notched 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 121-119 victory over the Raptors.
Porter was one rebound shy of a double-double, marking a third time where he's fallen just short of the milestone. Porter is trying to build on a solid 2023-24 campaign where he set new career highs in free throw percentage and minutes played. He also had 16 double-doubles last season, so these narrow misses should convert more often as the season progresses.
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Naji Marshall DAL SF
Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Matches career high with 20 points
1h agoMarshall accumulated 20 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 134-127 loss to the Pacers.
Marshall received additional playing time, surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this season. The fifth-year pro was only averaging 3.3 points through the first seven games of the season, so his elevated total was unexpected. For now, fantasy managers should consider this line as an outlier performance.
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Luguentz Dort OKC SF
Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Fails to fire in win
4h agoDort racked up six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over Orlando.
Dort had been able to string together a few encouraging performances but that came to an end Monday. Outside of the two steals, this is what we expect to see from Dort most nights. He should continue to start but outside of some productive outbursts, his real-life value should outweigh what he can do on the scoresheet.
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Josh Minott MIN SF
Timberwolves' Josh Minott: Used sparingly in victory
5h agoMinott had one point (1-2 FT), one rebound and one block in eight minutes during Monday's 114-93 victory over the Hornets.
Minott slid into the rotation for just the second time this season, playing eight minutes of garbage time. He is typically only ever utilized when the scoreline is one-sided. There is no indication that his role is going to change moving forward.
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Jaden McDaniels MIN SF
Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Modest production Monday
5h agoMcDaniels provided nine points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and two blocks in 22 minutes during Monday's 114-93 victory over the Hornets.
McDaniels put together another mediocre performance, continuing his slow start to the season. Despite starting in all seven games, McDaniels is averaging just 8.6 points, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 three-pointers in 27.2 minutes per game. His pre-minute production is less than ideal, something that has plagued him throughout his career.
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Gradey Dick TOR SG
Raptors' Gradey Dick: Leads team with 26 points
40m agoDick ended Monday's 121-119 loss to Denver with 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in 36 minutes.
Dick will be hard to bench after a red-hot start, and it appears that he will have a firm hold as the top man at off-guard this season. The Raptors are hampered with injuries, but their trajectory will be intriguing when their first unit is completely healthy Through eight games, Dick is averaging 21.6 points, 2.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds ansd 1.3 steals.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ORL SG
Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Delivers four steals in loss
4h agoCaldwell-Pope contributed six points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 102-86 loss to Oklahoma City.
Caldwell-Pope continues to be a non-factor on the offensive end, although once again chipped in decent defensive contributions. The Magic signed Caldwell-Pope during the offseason to bolster their perimeter scoring while adding to their already strong defensive presence. To this point, he has somewhat lived up to expectations on the defensive end. As for the offensive end, they would love for him to show a little more aggression.
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Donte DiVincenzo MIN SG
Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Strong two-way effort
5h agoDiVincenzo finished Monday's 114-93 victory over the Hornets with 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 28 minutes.
DiVincenzo took advantage of a favorable matchup, turning in arguably his best all-around performance of the season. He continues to share the point guard role with Mike Conley, with both players providing value to the team. An injury to Conley would thrust DiVincenzo into a role similar to that which we saw him in down the stretch last season in New York. As for right now, he should be a lock to see close to 25 minutes per night.
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Devin Vassell SA SG
Spurs' Devin Vassell: Likely out at least one more game
7h agoVassell isn't expected to return during the team's current road trip, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson noted that Vassell is ramping up his activity, but he doesn't expect the 24-year-old to be able to go for the final game of the road trip Wednesday in Houston. The team could have more information on a timetable for his return within the next few days. Expect Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham to continue to see opportunities until Vassell is cleared.
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Talen Horton-Tucker CHI SG
Bulls' Talen Horton-Tucker: Sees uptick in playing time
8h agoHorton-Tucker closed with 10 points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Jazz.
Horton-Tucker struggled to find his groove shooting the ball, but he still finished the night with season highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes. The Iowa State product clearly benefitted from the absence of Zach LaVine (hip), who's timetable for a return is still up in the air. Both Horton-Tucker and Dalen Terry should be in line for more opportunities until LaVine can get back on the court.
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Collin Sexton UTA SG
Jazz's Collin Sexton: Does damage from deep
8h agoSexton closed with 24 points (7-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.
Sexton was locked in from beyond the arc, where he scored 12 of his 24 points. His aggressive play worked out well, leading to his best numbers of the season in terms of scoring and assists. Sexton has also contributed on the defensive end, tallying at least one steal in three straight appearances.
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Russell Westbrook DEN PG
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Steps up with solid game
1h agoWestbrook chipped in 21 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over Toronto.
Although his stat line doesn't reflect it, Westbrook was excellent on defense, blanketing RJ Barrett for much of the game. He also thwarted Barrett's last-second attempt to tie the game, forcing him to take a off-balance, low-percentage shot. Thanks to Westbrook, Jamal Murray's (concussion) absence has had little effect on Denver's short-term outlook.
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Kyrie Irving DAL PG
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving: Pours in 27 points
1h agoIrving closed Monday's 134-127 loss to Indiana with 27 points (11-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 40 minutes.
Irving played a season-high 40 minutes in the narrow loss. Staying healthy is paramount for Irving, who saw action in just 58 games last season. He's off to a great start so far, averaging 23.9 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals through seven games.
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Luka Doncic DAL PG
Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Records 34/15 double-double
1h agoDoncic notched 34 points (9-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 12-15 FT), seven rebounds, 15 assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Monday's 134-127 loss to the Pacers.
Although Doncic had some shooting issues inside the arc, he generated 12 points at the charity stripe to support his total. Monday marked Doncic's third double-double, and the first line that featured double-digit assists instead of rebounds.
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Tyrese Haliburton IND PG
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton: Produces best game of season
2h agoHaliburton recorded 25 points (10-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Monday's 134-127 victory over Dallas.
Haliburton's numbers have been all over the map to begin the year, but he's strung together four straight double-digit assist totals after a slow start in the category. He lifted his field goal percentage to 38.2 percent thanks to the strong showing, but that's almost 10 points below his result from last season. Haliburton's past successes suggest his shot will even out eventually, but at least his assist numbers are generating fantasy value.
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Ajay Mitchell OKC PG
Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Sticks in rotation Monday
4h agoMitchell finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over the Magic.
Mitchell has seen the court in all seven games thus far this season, albeit in a limited role. He is averaging 4.0 points in 13.7 minutes per game, with the majority of his playing time coming in the final quarter of games. While it does appear as though he is going to be an every-night part of the rotation, it is unlikely he touches the floor when it matters.
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Alex Caruso OKC PG
Thunder's Alex Caruso: Muted role continues
4h agoCaruso recorded three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over the Magic.
Caruso's role coming into the season was up in the air and given what we have seen to this point, it appears as though the Thunder are going to throw him out there for no more than 22 minutes per night. His impact on the defensive end goes without saying, as highlighted by his 2.3 combined steals and blocks. With the Thunder sitting atop the Western Conference and looking as though they are once again going to challenge for the title, it is hard to envisage Caruso's role changing anytime soon.