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Reath notched 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt) and two assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 121-119 victory over Oklahoma City.

Reath saw the majority of the minutes at center backing up Donovan Clingan with Robert Williams (knee) getting back to speed. Reath made the most of his opportunity, scoring in double digits for the first time since March of last season. If Williams continues to have a minutes restriction, Reath may receive more chances to contribute.

Hartenstein ended Wednesday's 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers with 10 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes.

Hartenstein continues to stuff the stat sheet, logging his fourth double-double and sixth instance of 10-plus rebounds. He is averaging 10.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.3 blocks on the season.

Ayton closed Wednesday's 118-116 win over the Spurs with 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes.

The double-double was Ayton's second straight since returning from a one-game absence due to back spasms, and his fourth of the season in eight contests. The 27-year-old center is averaging 17.5 points, 8.4 boards, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 assists to begin his first season with the Lakers, and his rebounding numbers should tick up as the campaign progresses -- Ayton has never failed to average a double-double in the NBA since being drafted first overall by the Suns in 2018.

Wembanyama logged 19 points (5-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Lakers.

Seven different Spurs scored in double digits on the night, including all five starters, but Wembanyama's 19 led the team, and the third-year center failed to assert himself down the stretch in a tight contest. Wembanyama remains a force on the defensive end regardless of his offense, and he's recorded at least one block and one steal in seven straight games to begin the season, averaging 25.6 points, 12.9 boards, 4.1 blocks, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 threes.

Ware contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and four steals across 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 loss to the Nuggets.

The double-double was Ware's first of the season, and it came after Bam Adebayo (foot) left the game in the first half and didn't return. The second-year center has bounced between the starting five and the second unit so far this season, but if Adebayo's injury causes him to miss any further time, Ware would be leaned on more heavily in the Miami frontcourt. Through eight games, Ware is averaging 10.1 points, 7.4 boards, 1.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 20.3 minutes a contest.

Gobert racked up seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT) and nine rebounds across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 137-114 loss to the Knicks.

Wednesday was not a great night defensively for Gobert, as it marked his first game since Apr. 10 of last season where he failed to record a steal or a block. Gobert averages 9.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.4 steals on the year, so hopefully he can turn in a better defensive performance Friday against the Jazz, who will be without their starting center Walker Kessler (shoulder) for the rest of the season.

Bradley closed with four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 loss to the Nets.

Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff are beginning to pull away from Bradley in this center rotation. Across eight regular-season appearances, Bradley has seen 12.3 minutes per contest with averages of 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.3 blocks.

Eubanks posted 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 victory over the Warriors.

Eubanks moved into the starting lineup after Domantas Sabonis was ruled out with a rib injury. Eubanks has now scored double digits in three straight games, with this performance the most encouraging. While he does provide Sacramento with an adequate replacement, Sabonis' injury doesn't sound as though it is going to cost him a significant amount of time.

Horford recorded zero points (0-8 FG, 0-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 loss to Sacramento.

Horford was a disaster on the offensive end, missing all seven of his shot attempts. It's been a slow start to his career in Golden State, averaging just 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per game. He has already missed three games, a trend that could certainly continue. There is no reason to have him on a fantasy roster at this point, even in deeper leagues.

Queta finished with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 win over the Wizards.

Queta delivered another strong performance, recording his second double-double of the season. Although his production has been a little inconsistent, Queta's role as the starting center appears guaranteed at this point. Over the first nine games of the season, he is averaging 9.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals and blocks in 22.9 minutes per game.