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  • Jay Huff C | IND

    Pacers' Jay Huff: Swats three shots vs. Philadelphia

    Huff finished Monday's 113-104 loss to the 76ers with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 23 minutes.

    Huff didn't record a block during the Pacers' blowout loss to the Pistons on Saturday, but he responded nicely with a team-high three swats during Monday's loss. He is averaging 2.1 blocks per game this season, which is second best in the Association behind Alex Sarr (2.2). Huff has averaged 12.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.7 assists and 1.6 blocks over 22.0 minutes per game since Jan. 2.

  • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Goes for 12-and-14

    Robinson closed Monday's 114-97 loss to Dallas with 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes.

    Robinson recorded his second double-double of the season, adding a pair of blocks for good measure. It's been a frustrating season for the big man, who has been continually managed as a result of ongoing ankle issues. At this point, it doesn't appear as though he will be playing starter-level minutes anytime soon, instead serving as the backup behind Karl-Anthony Towns. At best, managers should view him as a rebounds and blocks streamer.

  • Moussa Cisse C | DAL

    Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Flirts with double-double

    Cisse had 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 114-97 victory over New York.

    Cisse turned in the best performance of his young career, falling one rebound short of his first double-double while also matching his career high in blocks. With Daniel Gafford continuing to deal with ankle issues, Cisse has made the most of his limited opportunities over the past two weeks. In five games during that span, he has put up top-90 value in standard leagues, averaging 8.2 points on 76.2 percent shooting from the field, adding 9.6 blocks and 2.0 blocks in just 19.2 minutes per contest. It's tough to label him a must-roster player, but managers will want to keep a close eye on him as we approach the silly season.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Game-high 30 points Monday

    Embiid posted 30 points (10-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during the 76ers' 113-104 win over the Pacers on Monday.

    Embiid scored 20 of his game-high 30 points in the second half and had 10 attempts at the charity stripe for a second consecutive game. The 2022-23 MVP appears to have hit his stride since missing extended time earlier in the season due to knee and ankle injuries. Since Jan. 1, Embiid has connected on 53.8 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.8 blocks over 32.5 minutes per game.

  • Ivica Zubac C | IND

    Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-doubles in win

    Zubac had 14 points (7-10 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-106 win over the Wizards.

    Zubac turned in an efficient performance and finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer, scoring in double figures for a second straight game. The big man led all players with 12 rebounds as well, marking his second consecutive double-double and his fourth over his last seven appearances. During this stretch, the 28-year-old has averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 30.9 minutes per game.

  • Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA

    Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Looks sharp in loss

    Nurkic posted 20 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes during Monday's 123-110 loss to San Antonio.

    Nurkic took the floor for the first time since Jan. 12 after being held out of three straight games due to a coach's decision, and he didn't show any signs of rust. He saw plenty of volume on the offensive end with Lauri Markkanen (illness) sidelined and fell one rebound shy of a double-double. Nurkic has been highly effective while on the court for the Jazz this season, averaging 14.1 points and 10.8 rebounds since Dec. 1 (13 games), though the Jazz have a clear interest in giving looks to the younger pieces of the roster, which could limit his fantasy ceiling.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Drills seven treys

    Wembanyama contributed 33 points (10-18 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 123-110 victory over the Jazz.

    Wembanyama went to work from beyond the arc Monday afternoon, where he added 21 of his 33 points. He's been on a mission from downtown over his last three appearances, hitting 16 of 27 attempts (59.3 percent) during this hot stretch. Additionally, Wembanyama made his presence felt on the glass Monday to secure his third double-double through eight January appearances.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't go vs. Warriors

    Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

    Poeltl hasn't seen the floor since Dec. 21 after suffering a back injury. He was cleared to participate in contact drills Jan. 5, but the team has failed to provide an update since then.

  • Celtics' Chris Boucher: Available Monday

    Boucher (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

    Boucher was initially listed as questionable due to a back issue, though he was upgraded to probable Monday before being cleared to suit up. The big man hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 23, so his availability shouldn't affect the Boston rotation.

  • Rudy Gobert C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Absent from injury report

    Gobert (hip) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Utah.

    After missing Saturday's loss to the Spurs with a bruised hip, Gobert is all set to rejoin the lineup Tuesday. The veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.6 minutes per tilt over his last 11 games, shooting 66.2 percent from the field during that period.

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