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Kalkbrenner totaled 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 victory over the Bucks.

Kalkbrenner made the most of every offensive opportunity in this one, failing to miss a single shot on the night. He made an impact on the glass as well, falling just one rebound shy of his third double-double on the season. Kalkbrenner has been a steady contributor in the scoring and rebounding categories lately, averaging 11.5 points on 87.0 percent shooting from the field and 7.3 rebounds in 25.8 minutes over his last four games.

Turner closed Wednesday's 111-100 loss to the Hornets with 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes.

Turned reached the 20-point threshold for just the second time since joining Milwaukee and was a factor on the defensive end. He received more chances to make an impact Wednesday while the Bucks were without the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Turner has been turning in well-rounded final lines of late, averaging 17.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.8 blocks in 30.5 minutes over his last four appearances.

Ware finished Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Cavaliers with 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes.

Ware has three double-doubles on the season, and all three have come during the Heat's past five games. He also notched this feat in back-to-back games for the first time in 2025-26. Ware has enjoyed an uptick in playing time due to the absence of Bam Adebayo (toe), and the second-year big man should remain in the first unit as long as Adebayo remains out.

Zubac finished with 18 points (9-14 FG), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 loss to Denver.

Zubac came tantalizingly close to his sixth double-double of the season after hitting that mark three times over the past week. Zubac is still logging 30-plus minutes despite some additions on the roster to prop up the frontcourt. Zubac faced little competition last season and logged the highest minute-per-game average of his career, but he's proven to be more than capable of handling the workload.

Vucevic notched six points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 124-113 loss to the Pistons.

Vucevic continues to struggle on the offensive end, having now shot under 40 percent from the floor in three straight games. After a hot start to the season, his overall production has regressed, averaging 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists over his past four appearances. He should be able to turn things around sooner rather than later, with his next opportunity coming on Sunday against the Jazz.

Jokic generated 55 points (18-23 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 14-16 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block across 34 minutes of Wednesday's 130-116 win over the Clippers.

The Clippers had no answers for Jokic from the jump, as the superstar center scored 25 points in the first quarter. Per independent NBA writer Justin Russo, Jokic became the fourth player in NBA history to score at least 55 points in a game on a 90 percent true shooting percentage. It was Jokic's fourth career game with at least 50 points. In 11 appearances during 2025-26, Jokic is averaging 28.8 points, 13.1 rebounds, 10.9 assists and 1.8 steals across 33.9 minutes.

Wembanyama generated 31 points (11-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 36 minutes of Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Warriors.

Wembanyama notched his first triple-double of the campaign and the fourth of his career. He hadn't posted more than six assists in a contest in 2025-26 before Wednesday. The 21-year-old has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games. On the year, Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks and 1.1 steals over 34.4 minutes per game.

Sarr generated 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 135-112 loss to Houston.

Sarr delivered a second consecutive double-double, following up Monday's 15-point, 15-rebound outing with a 25-point outburst. The second-year center had hit the 25-point milestone twice in 11 games before Wednesday's outing. On the year, Sarr is averaging 19.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.3 blocks per game.

Allen generated 30 points (12-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes of Wednesday's 130-116 win over Miami.

With Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest) and Evan Mobley (rest) sidelined for Wednesday's contest, Allen was left as the Cavaliers' top option. He delivered a season-high and team-leading 30 points while notching his fourth double-double of the campaign. However, the 27-year-old center failed to log a steal or a block for the first time this year. Through 10 games this season, Allen is averaging 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks across 26.3 minutes.

Reed generated 28 points (11-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists, four steals and one block across 31 minutes of Wednesday's 124-113 win over the Bulls.

Reed hadn't exceeded 19 minutes in a game before Wednesday night. However, the absences of Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (ankle) opened up the opportunity for Reed to draw the start, and he capitalized. The 26-year-old center paced the Pistons in points and rebounds while tallying the second most assists on the team. While it's uncertain if Duren and Stewart will continue to miss time, fantasy managers should keep a keen eye on the Pistons' frontcourt situation, as Reed boasts significant streaming value when given 20 or more minutes.