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  • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Strong line in return

    Robinson contributed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-4 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 109-94 loss to the Cavaliers.

    After resting Sunday for the second leg of a back-to-back set, Robinson looked sharp in his return to action. He's been solid in limited run for the Knicks this season, posting averages of 5.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocks in 19.6 minutes per contest.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Another double-double in loss

    Clingan had 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Timberwolves.

    The second-year center went toe-to-toe with Rudy Gobert and held his own, with Clingan coming away with his 23rd double-double of the season. Six of them have come in 10 February games, averaging 15.0 points, 13.5 boards, 3.2 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.9 threes while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor and a stunning 46.3 percent (19-for-41) from three-point range.

  • Rudy Gobert C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Dominates glass in Portland

    Gobert closed Tuesday's 124-121 win over the Trail Blazers with 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 19 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes.

    After sitting out Sunday's game against the 76ers due to a one-game suspension following a flagrant 1 foul, Gobert returned and set a new season high in boards. The double-double was his 26th of the season, tying him for seventh in the NBA. Through eight games in February, Gobert is averaging 13.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 72.4 percent from the floor.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Lights up box score in return

    Embiid (shin/knee) scored 27 points (11-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 26 minutes Tuesday in the 76ers' 135-114 win over the Pacers.

    Embiid filled out the stat sheet nicely while taking the court for the first time since Feb. 7, after he had missed the 76ers' previous five contests due to right shin soreness and right knee injury management. Though Embiid had played 30-plus minutes in each of his prior five appearances, the 76ers were able to ease him back into the fold with a lighter workload while they cruised to an easy win. Assuming he came out of Tuesday's contest no worse for the wear, Embiid should get back over the 30-minute mark in the 76ers' next game Thursday versus the Heat.

  • Jericho Sims C | MIL

    Bucks' Jericho Sims: Solid performance in win

    Sims finished Tuesday's 128-117 win over Miami with eight points (4-4 FG), 10 rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes.

    Sims came off the bench for a second consecutive contest but had a major role Tuesday. The 27-year-old big man played the entirety of the fourth quarter and closed with a team-high 10 boards. He also dished out a career-high five assists. While Sims isn't likely to maintain this level of production and playing time once Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns, performances like this bode well for his opportunities moving forward.

  • Myles Turner C | MIL

    Bucks' Myles Turner: Shooting woes in win

    Turner supplied two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two steals and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 victory over the Heat.

    Turner delivered a lackluster performance, finishing with fewer than five points for the fifth time this season. The big man played just three quarters Tuesday, as head coach Doc Rivers opted to use Jericho Sims down the stretch, with Sims playing the entirety of the fourth quarter. Turner has failed to score in double figures in three of his last five outings, shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from beyond the arc during that stretch.

  • Suns' Khaman Maluach: Plays garbage time in loss

    Maluach ended Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one block over six minutes.

    Though he made an appearance for the fourth time in five games, Maluach wasn't part of the rotation while the game was competitive. Phoenix will be without three key contributors in Devin Booker (hip), Jordan Goodwin (calf) and Dillon Brooks (hand) for the foreseeable future, but Maluach won't have a path to regular playing time so long as Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro are available to cover most of the center minutes.

  • Suns' Mark Williams: Non-factor in loss

    Williams posted two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics.

    Williams continues to offer very little on the court, having now scored in single digits in four of the past five games. During that span, he has averaged just 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest, leaving him well outside the top 250 in standard formats. Phoenix is dealing with multiple injuries yet again, meaning the path forward is somewhat unclear. Williams remains a hold for now, although that could change, especially if he can't turn things around in the near future.

  • Celtics' Neemias Queta: Another double-double Tuesday

    Queta supplied 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 win over the Suns.

    Queta recorded his second straight double-double, once again outperforming Nikola Vucevic. While the addition of Vucevic has had an impact on Queta's playing time, the fact that he is a superior defender appears to have him ahead of Vucevic in the rotation. Assuming he can see close to 22 minutes per night moving forward, Queta should still be able to flirt with top 100 value.

  • Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Double-doubles in win

    Allen amassed 19 points (7-8 FG, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 109-94 win over the Knicks.

    Allen turned in an extremely efficient performance Tuesday and finished as Cleveland's third-leading scorer. The 27-year-old center also led the team in rebounds, securing his fourth consecutive double-double. Allen has been a force on the glass of late, grabbing double-digit boards in eight of his nine February appearances. He has also been impressive as a scorer this month, during which he has averaged 21.4 points per contest.

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