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Bagley notched 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 139-134 overtime loss to the 76ers.

Alex Sarr will rightfully get all the headlines after his 31-point eruption, but Bagley was a bright spot off the bench for Washington with a season-high 14 points. Through four regular-season contests, Bagley holds averages of 6.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 14.6 minutes per contest.

Sabonis ended with 10 points (5-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 18 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 loss to the Thunder.

Sabonis didn't have his cleanest outing Tuesday, shooting inefficiently and committing five turnovers, but still managed to notch his third straight double-double to start the season while grabbing a game-high 18 rebounds. The big man is the ultimate double-double threat, having recorded 61 last season and an all-time single-season record 77 in 2023-24. Through three games this year, the 29-year-old is averaging 10.7 points, 14.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals.

Turner recorded five points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 win over New York.

Turner delivered another underwhelming performance, continuing his slow start to the season. Although he has blocked at least two shots in all four games, he is averaging just 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game. While it has been frustrating, adjusting to a new team can take some time, even for the best players. Look for Turner to get back on track, starting with Thursday's matchup with the Warriors.

Towns contributed eight points (2-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 loss to the Bucks.

Towns was clearly bothered by his ongoing quad issue, continuing what has been a somewhat disappointing start to the season. While his numbers have been adequate, he certainly looks to be functioning at less than 100 percent. He has been a regular fixture on the injury report, and while there is no indication he will miss time, managers might want to keep an eye on things, just in case his injury leads to missed games at some point.

Embiid provided 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 139-134 overtime victory over Washington.

Embiid logged 23 minutes in the win, an encouraging sign for anyone rostering him. His production also increased, scoring a season-high 25 points. Despite being clearly hampered by his ongoing knee concerns, Embiid once again proved that he can be a valuable contributor. It appears his lack of mobility and elevation could limit what he can do on the defensive end, meaning he is unlikely to push for first-round fantasy value at this point in his career.

Zubac finished with 14 points (7-12 FG), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 98-79 loss to the Warriors.

Zubac delivered an efficient performance and finished as one of just three Clippers players to score in double figures. The big man also dominated the boards, grabbing a game- and season-high 13 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the campaign. Over four regular-season appearances, he's averaging 15.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest.

Lopez logged three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 98-79 loss to the Warriors.

Despite playing a season-high 19 minutes, Lopez turned in his worst performance of the season. The big man has chipped in fewer than seven points in three consecutive games, during which he has shot just 31.3 percent from the field. The veteran center should continue serving as Ivica Zubac's primary backup and will look to bounce back in Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Sarr supplied 31 points (13-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 139-134 overtime loss to the 76ers.

Sarr led the Wizards in both points and rebounds en route to his second double-double in four regular-season games. The second-year big man's 31 points also marked his second career outing scoring at least 30. Additionally, he led Washington in blocks, racking up multiple swats for the third consecutive contest. He's averaging 19.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest.

Kalkbrenner posted 10 points (5-5 FT), six rebounds, three steals and one block in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 loss to the Heat.

Kalkbrenner went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field on the way to his third double-digit scoring performance of his young NBA career. It was a promising sign to see the rookie bounce back after he was held to four points Sunday against Washington. Kalkbrenner was also productive on the defensive end by racking up a season-high three steals, clearly playing at a level above Moussa Diabate, who has been hot on his heels for the starting center spot.

Adebayo finished with 26 points (10-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 win over the Hornets.

Adebayo enjoyed an efficient shooting night and led the first unit in scoring. However, he wasn't nearly as effective on the boards after securing 13 rebounds in his last matchup Sunday against the Knicks. Adebayo should continue to be one of his team's top scoring options without the help of Tyler Herro (ankle), and Norman Powell's absence Tuesday due to a groin injury also opened up the floor for more opportunities.