Dragan Bender was forced into the Phoenix starting lineup due to injuries on Sunday and posted a double-double by scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds over 29 minutes.
Fantasy Impact
The Suns are currently dealing with injuries to both DeAndre Ayton and Richaun Holmes so Bender was forced into the starting lineup out of necessity on Sunday. He made a solid showing, but his increased role is likely to be short lived as both Ayton and Holmes were listed as questionable and are not expected to miss extended time. Bender can remain safely on the waiver wire for fantasy purposes.