Zach Eddy scored 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3P) with seven rebounds in Memphis’ big 124-103 win over Portland.
Fantasy Impact: Edey had arguably his best game of the young season, getting into the double-digits in the scoring column for the first time. The former Perdue star has seen his minutes shrink so far this season compared to last year, and that is likely a trend moving forward. He’s a tough start in most leagues.
GG Jackson II scored 12 points (4-12 FG, 2-4 3P, 2-2 FT) with seven rebounds and two assists in the Grizzlies’ 124-103 win over the Blazers on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: Jackson had a decent game against the Blazers, albeit it wasn’t the most efficient night. He’s sunken down the totem pole in Memphis, seeing his role shrink due to the teams additions from the offseason. He’s a fill-in flier at best in fantasy leagues.
Trey Murphy III scored 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3PT, 5-8 FT) to go along with five rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Pelicans 132-120 win over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact: Murphy was able to bounce back from his poor shooting performance on Wednesday. He has continued to struggle shooting from deep.
Zion Williamson scored 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-4 FT) to go along with six rebounds, two assists, five steals and one block in the Pelicans 132-120 win over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact: Williamson was efficient from the field while also filling up the stat sheet. He should continue to dominate as long as he stays healthy.
Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points (12-17 FG, 0-2 3PT, 0-1 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, two assists and four steals in the Kings 132-120 loss against the Pelicans.
Fantasy Impact: Achiuwa continued to start in place of the injured Keegan Murray. He set his season-high in points and finished the night one rebound shy of a double-double.
De'Andre Hunter scored 24 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with five rebounds and one assist in the Kings 132-120 win over the Pelicans.
Fantasy Impact: Hunter has now posted his best performance on the young season in back-to-back games with 24 points.
Domantas Sabonis scored nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT) to go along with 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in the Kings 132-120 loss against the Pelicans.
Fantasy Impact: Sabonis could not score in double figures and also committed to seven turnovers. He'll look to bounce back as a scorer on Saturday against the Grizzlies.
Aaron Wiggins scored 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3PT) to go along with seven rebounds, three assists and one block in the Hawks 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact: Wiggins led the second unit in the win for Atlanta. He should remain in a strong scoring role off the bench moving forward.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points (8-17 FG, 4-12 3PT, 5-5 FT) to go along with three rebounds, one assist and one block in the Hawks 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact: Alexander-Walker has now posted back-to-back strong scoring performances. He is picking up where he left off last season.
Onyeka Okongwu scored 29 points (11-17 FG, 4-6 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in the Hawks 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact: Okongwu posted his best performance of the young season. He'll look to keep it going on Saturday against the Pelicans.
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points (7-19 FG, 1-9 3PT, 7-8 FT) to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Cavaliers 114-111 loss against the Hawks.
Fantasy Impact: Mitchell and the entire Cleveland team struggled from deep in the loss. They'll look to bounce back on Saturday against the Bucks.
James Harden scored 24 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3PT, 7-9 FT) to go along with five rebounds and four assists in the Cavaliers 114-111 loss against the Hawks.
Fantasy Impact: Harden posted one of his more efficient shooting performances on the early season. He should continue to be more productive as a passer for fantasy managers.
Amen Thompson scored 23 points (10-16 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go along with four rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Rockets 132-100 win over the Bucks.
Fantasy Impact: Thompson was efficient from inside the arc. He scored his season-high in points in the win.
Fred VanVleet scored 24 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with six rebounds, five assists and two steals in the Rockets 132-100 win over the Bucks.
Fantasy Impact: VanVleet led the way in the win despite playing just 29 minutes. It was his best performance of the young season.
Anfernee Simons scored 20 points (7-11 3PT, 6-10 FT) to go along with three rebounds, one assist and one steal in the 76ers 114-109 win over the Pacers.
Fantasy Impact: Simons did almost all of his damage from deep. He'll continue to have games like this, but it likely won't come in a consistent fashion off the bench.
Joel Embiid scored 21 points (9-17 FG, 0-3 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in the 76ers 114-109 win over the Pacers.
Fantasy Impact: Embiid should continue to near double-doubles most nights. His scoring upside is a bit more limited as part of a deep 76ers team.
Paul Reed scored 16 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with four rebounds, three steals and one block in the Pistons 97-89 loss against the Hornets.
Fantasy Impact: Reed continues to fill in for Jalen Duren (hamstring). He remains a solid streamer as long as he is starting.
Cade Cunningham scored 30 points (10-22 FG, 4-9 3PT, 6-8 FT) to go along with five rebounds, seven assists and two steals in the Pisrons 97-89 win over the Hornets.
Fantasy Impact: Cunningham was able to bounce back from his latest performance. He should continue to handle a heavy workload for the Pistons.
Naz Reid scored seven points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds and one block in the Hornets 97-89 loss against the Pistons.
Fantasy Impact: Reid played just 13 minutes in the loss. Hornets coach Charles Lee told reporters after the game that Reid didn’t meet the teams’ standard in the first half. It is unclear if that will impact him in future games.
Kingston Flemings scored 23 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3PT, 2-3 FT) to go along with five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in the Hawks 129-117 loss against the Heat.
Fantasy Impact: It was a career night for the Hawks rookie. Flemings still remains off the fantasy radar, but he can start to hold more value if he becomes more consistent. This was just a flash of what he's capable of.
