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Will Riley recorded his first career double-double in Thursday's 126-96 loss against the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 14 points (6-17 FG, 2-7 3PT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Fantasy Impact
Riley saw increased minutes with Alex Sarr (hamstring) and Kyshawn George (knee) sidelined, logging 36 minutes compared to his 25.5-minute average in February. Riley has now scored in double figures in four straight games and will look to extend that streak on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors.
Will Riley scored a team-high 18 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 3-3 FT) in Washington's 119-98 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night. Riley added four rebounds and two assists.
Fantasy Impact
Riley is playing himself into a larger role in his rookie season with Washington. He has now reached double figures in three straight games and seven times in ten games this month after hitting the mark only seven times in his first 39 games. After averaging 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in his first 39 contests, Riley is posting 14.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in February. More playing time has equaled more opportunity and with Washington essentially out of the playoff picture, Riley is a name to keep an eye on.
Will Riley led the Wizards offense Saturday, scoring 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-6 3PT, 3-4 FT) while also grabbing three rebounds, blocking one shot, recording three steals, and dishing out two assists in a 127-113 loss to the Nets.
Fantasy Impact
Riley continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with one or more assists, two or more rebounds, and 13 or more points in each of his last five games. The 19-year-old continues to take advantage of a favorable role as part of an underperforming Washington lineup, averaging 7.0 points in 16.2 minutes per game so far this season.
Riley finished with 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting and 0-of-3 from the free-throw line in Thursday's win over the Pistons. He added six rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers across 29 minutes off the bench.
Fantasy Impact
Starters Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George were limited to 18 minutes each, with Sarr finishing with 12 points, six rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers while George recorded eight points, three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer. Riley's 29 minutes significantly exceeded both starters' playing time. Washington closes out Week 16 on Saturday against the Nets.
Will Riley scored 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with six rebounds and one assist in the Wizards 132-101 loss against the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact
Riley led the Wizards in scoring for the second straight game. While he has been more productive as of late, his fantasy upside remains limited.