Ja'Kobe Walter scored 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-5 FT) to go along with one rebound and two assists in the Raptors 113-108 loss against the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact: Walter set his career-high in both points and shots made from deep. He could continue to take on expanded role if Scottie Barnes is forced to miss an extended period of time.
RJ Barrett scored 30 points (13-24 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in the Raptors 113-108 loss against the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact: Barrett posted his seventh 30-point game on the season as he once again faced his former team. He'll continue to see the ball in his hands more while Immanuel Quickley remains sidelined.
Jakob Poeltl scored 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks in the Raptors 113-108 loss against the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact: Poeltl notched his fourth double-double in five games. He remains a steady source of points and rebounds for fantasy managers.
Jalen Brunson scored 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3PT, 2-5 FT) to go along with four rebounds and 11 assists in the Knicks 113-108 win over the Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: The only knock on Brunson in Monday's win revolved around his struggles at the free throw line. That wasn't been a big problem for him on the season. He notched his second double-double in a row and seventh on the season as he continues to average his career-high in assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3PT, 8-10 FT) to go along with 15 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in the Knicks 113-108 win over the Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: Towns was able to fill the stat sheet to go along with another double-double in his return from a one-game absence. He also scored the final five points of the game after the score was tied at 108. Towns continues his huge season in his first year with the Knicks.
OG Anunoby scored 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-9 3PT, 0-1 FT) to go along with four rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks in the Knicks 113-108 win over the Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: Anunoby has filled the stat sheet in three straight games for fantasy managers. His struggles from deep did continue, making just 4-of-17 shot attempts in his past two games. He remains a steady producer on both ends of the floor.
Mikal Bridges scored 23 points (9-14 FG, 5-8 3PT) to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Knicks 113-108 win over the Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: Bridges posted one of his better performances on the season as a scorer on Monday. He hasn't had as many opportunities to explode for huge games on his new team, but he has remained steady after a poor start to the season as a shooter.
Anfernee Simons chipped in 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3PT, 3-3 FT) while also dishing out four assists, blocking one shot, and grabbing one rebound in the Trailblazers' 107-98 loss to the Lakers Sunday night.
Fantasy Impact: Simons continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with seven or more points and five or more assists in each of his last five games. The guard has provided fantasy managers with a mostly reliable option in lineups as part of the Portland backcourt, averaging 16.5 points and 4.4 assists per game to go along with a usage rate of 24.7% so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 7:06pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Deandre Ayton posted a double-double for the Trailblazers Sunday night, grabbing 19 rebounds and scoring 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3PT) while also blocking one shot, recording one steal, and dishing out one assist in a 107-98 loss to the Lakers.
Fantasy Impact: Ayton continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with three or more rebounds and six or more points in each of his last five games. The 26-year-old has been one of the few reliable options in the Portland starting five to this point, averaging 14.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game while carrying a usage of 19.6% so far this season.
Shaedon Sharpe led the Trailblazers offense Sunday night, scoring a team-high 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3PT, 3-4 FT) while also grabbing six rebounds and dishing out three assists in a 107-98 loss to the Lakers.
Fantasy Impact: Sharpe continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, posting 10 or more points in each of his last five games. The 21-year-old continues to grow in his second year for head coach Chauncey Billups, averaging 17.4 points per game to go along with a usage rate of 24.7% so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 6:54pm EST
By Chris Schommer
D'Angelo Russell led the second unit for the Lakers Sunday night, scoring 28 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3PT, 5-6 FT) while also dishing out 14 assists, recording one steal, and grabbing five rebounds in a 107-98 win over the Trailblazers.
Fantasy Impact: Russell continues a consistent stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with eight or more points and three or more assists in each of his last five games. The guard continues to maximize his minutes on the floor no matter the role, averaging 12.9 points and 5.1 assists per game to go along with a 20.9% usage rate so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 6:50pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Anthony Davis posted a double-double for the Lakers Sunday night, grabbing 11 rebounds and scoring a team-leading 30 points (10-21 FG, 1-4 3PT, 9-9 FT) while also blocking five shots, dishing out one assist, and recording two steals in a 107-98 win over the Trailblazers.
Fantasy Impact: Davis continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, recording a double-double in four of his last five games. The center continues to provide fantasy managers with an elite lineup option as a primary option in the Lakers starting five, averaging 27.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game while carrying a 30.1% usage rate so far this season.
Bones Hyland led the second unit for the Clippers Sunday night, scoring 22 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3PT, 3-3 FT) while also dishing out four assists, recording one steal, and grabbing three rebounds in a 117-106 loss to the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Hyland has made the most of increased minutes of late, scoring 18 or more points in each of his last two games. The 24-year-old will look to continue to capitalize on a larger role with James Harden out, averaging 7.7 points in just 10.4 minutes per game so far this season.
Norman Powell filled the stat sheet for the Clippers Sunday night, dishing out four assists, recording two steals, grabbing four rebounds, and scoring 17 points (5-18 FG, 1-8 3PT, 6-7 FT) in a 117-106 loss to the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Powell continues a dynamic stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 17 or more points in each of his three games since returning from injury. The veteran guard continues to maximize his minutes as part of a re-tooled Clippers starting five, averaging 23.6 points per game while posting a 26.7% usage rate so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 6:36pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Kevin Porter Jr. flirted with a double-double for the Clippers Sunday night, dishing out six assists and scoring 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) while also recording two steals and grabbing two rebounds in a 117-106 loss to the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Porter Jr. continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with four or more points and two or more rebounds in each of his last five games. The 24-year-old has fought issues with consistency in the Clippers rotation to this point, averaging 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game to go along with a usage rate of 26.7% so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 6:29pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Ivica Zubac posted a double-double for the Clippers Sunday night, grabbing 12 rebounds and scoring 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-4 FT) while also blocking two shots and dishing out one assist in a 117-106 loss to the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Zubac continues a solid stretch on the glass, grabbing eight or more rebounds in each of his last five games, reaching double-figures in scoring in two of those contests. The 27-year-old remains a mostly consistent lineup option in all formats for fantasy managers, averaging 14.8 points and 12.2 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 18.8% so far this season.
Amen Thompson filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Sunday night, dishing out four assists, recording one steal, grabbing eight rebounds, blocking one shot, and scoring 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-3FT) in a 117-106 win over the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact: Thompson continues a steady stretch cleaning the glass, grabbing six or more rebounds in each of his last five games, scoring 14 or more points in three of those contests for the Rockets. The 21-year-old continues to maximize his minutes on the floor in the Houston rotation, averaging 11.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game to go along with a 17.3% usage rate so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 5:45pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Jabari Smith Jr. posted a double-double for the Rockets Sunday night, grabbing 12 rebounds and chipping in 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-4 FT) while also blocking one shot and dishing out two assists in a 117-106 win over the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact: Smith Jr. has offered modest production on both ends of the floor of late, finishing with five or more points and three or more rebounds in each of his last five games. The 21-year-old continues to make the most of a less-than-optimal role as part of the Houston starting five, averaging 11.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 14.8% so far this season.
Jalen Green led the Rockets offense Sunday night, scoring a team-leading 31 points (9-20 FG, 5-13 3PT, 8-8 FT) while also dishing out one assist, grabbing four rebounds, and recording one steal in a 117-106 win over the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact: Green continues an explosive stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 28 or more points in three of his last five games. The 22-year-old continues to possess explosive offensive potential in lineups for fantasy managers as part of a balanced Houston starting five, averaging 19.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while carrying a 25.7% usage rate so far this season.
Mon, Dec 9th 5:37pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double for the Rockets Sunday night, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out six assists, and chipping in 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-4 FT) in a 117-106 win over the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact: Sengun continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out five or more assists, grabbing eight or more rebounds, and scoring 11 or more points in each of his last five games. The 22-year-old remains a consistent option in lineups for fantasy managers, averaging 18.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while posting a 25.6% usage rate so far this season.
