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Gafford produced 10 points (5-7 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 116-93 victory over San Antonio.

Gafford was efficient from the field and needed just 23 minutes to record a double-double. Gafford is averaging 15.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game since changing teams, and he will remain valuable in fantasy as long as he maintains his starting role -- a situation that might get tricky now that Dereck Lively is back following a nose injury.

Jokic posted 15 points (6-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and a block over 39 minutes in Wednesday's 102-98 loss to Sacramento.

Although Jokic did not turn the ball over, his efficiency from the field was very underwhelming, which may have been a part of why Denver lost. Not having Jamal Murray (leg) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) in the starting lineup also didn't help. Nonetheless, the Nuggets will look to reconvene after the All-Star break, where hopefully everyone will be healthy.

Collins produced six points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 116-93 loss to the Mavericks.

Collins didn't have his best shooting performance, as evidenced by scoring six points while attempting nine shots. Still, he made an impact in the peripheral categories, particularly as a rebounder and shot blocker. The Spurs have been tweaking their lineups constantly, but based on the recent minutes, Collins could very well remain as a bench alternative in the second half of the campaign.

Wembanyama contributed 26 points (10-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 116-93 loss to the Mavericks.

Wembanyama surpassed the 20-point mark for the third consecutive game, and the French rookie is putting up numbers that don't resemble someone in their first year. His impact has been massive on a struggling Spurs team, and he's been outstanding in fantasy due to his elite two-way play. Wembanyama heads into the All-Star break averaging 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.3 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.

Poeltl provided 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 127-125 loss to the Pacers.

Poeltl posted his fourth double-double over his last seven appearances, and the big man has been quite an asset on both ends of the court for the Raptors. He seems to have left a nagging ankle injury in the rearview, and he should remain a capable double-double threat for Toronto as long as he remains healthy.

Jackson notched 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 127-125 victory over the Raptors.

Jackson earned a starting role Wednesday with Myles Turner (illness) sidelined, and the big man responded with a solid performance on both ends of the court, almost mimicking what Turner brings to the court for Indiana on a nightly basis. Jackson is expected to head back to a bench role when the Pacers resume their campaign following the All-Star break.

Sengun closed with 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Memphis.

Four different Rockets tied for the team lead with 19 points, but Sengun's lack of impact on the glass overshadowed his offense. In two contests since returning from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness, the third-year center has managed just eight rebounds in total, a far cry from the career-high 9.2 boards he's averaging this season. Sengun should be viewed as a risky fantasy option until he demonstrates he's 100 percent.

Bagley provided 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 133-126 loss to the Pelicans.

The 24-year-old center delivered his second straight double-double, and fourth straight in games during which he played at least 28 minutes, as he settles into a starting role for the Wizards with Daniel Gafford now in Dallas. Bagley was the second overall pick in the 2018 Draft, but his career never took off in Sacramento or Detroit due to injuries and an inconsistent role. A fresh start in Washington, and a complete lack of serious competition for court time in the frontcourt, might provide Bagley with the spark he needs to become a real asset.

Collins logged 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Lakers.

Collins led all Jazz players in rebounds while ending as one of seven players with a double-digit point total en route to tallying the lone double-double in a losing effort. Collins has hauled in at least 10 points and 10 boards in 17 games this season, including in six of his last 10 outings.

Nurkic closed with 10 points (2-2 FG, 6-10 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-100 win over the Pistons.

Nurkic led all players in Wednesday's battle in rebounds while handing out a team-high assist total and ending as the lone Suns player with a double-double in a balanced performance. Nurkic has handed out seven or more dimes in seven games this season, finishing two assists short of matching his season high. The center has recorded at least 10 points, 10 boards and five assists in seven outings, including in three of his last eight appearances.