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  • Steven Adams C | HOU

    Rockets' Steven Adams: Dominates glass off bench

    Adams amassed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-3 FT), 17 rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes off the bench during Monday's 97-84 victory over the Magic.

    The 17 boards were a season high for Adams, while the double-double was his second of the campaign. The veteran center typically doesn't get enough court time to make a consistent fantasy impact, but Adams has pulled down double-digit rebounds in four of the five games this season in which he's played at least 20 minutes.

  • Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Double-double against Orlando

    Sengun totaled 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one block over 38 minutes during Monday's 97-84 victory over the Magic.

    It was Sengun's 37th double-double of the season, and his first in four contests since returning from a one-game absence due to back trouble. The fourth-year center has failed to score at least 20 points only twice in nine appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 21.6 points, 10.1 boards, 5.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals over that stretch while shooting 54.1 percent from the floor.

  • Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Steps up for Portland

    Clingan accumulated 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks across 32 minutes during Monday's 130-120 loss to the Warriors.

    This was the line Clingan's patient fantasy managers have been waiting for -- in his previous 10 games, the center averaged just 6.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks in 21.1 minutes. Monday's game illustrates just how much upside Clingan can offer, and it could be a sign of things to come to close out the season, especially if Deandre Ayton (calf) remains out.

  • Magic's Wendell Carter: Big night on glass

    Carter amassed eight points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 97-84 loss to the Rockets.

    It's the first time in March that Carter has pulled down double-digit boards. The 25-year-old center moved back into the starting lineup coming out of the All-Star break, and while he remains inconsistent, he has seen a slight uptick in his production. During that 10-game stretch, Carter is averaging 9.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 27.6 minutes a contest.

  • Zach Collins C | CHI

    Bulls' Zach Collins: Plays well in win

    Collins contributed seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Pacers.

    Nikola Vucevic came off the bench during his return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, but head coach Billy Donovan said after the game that he would "eventually" return to the starting lineup, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. That's bad news for Collins' value, but his fantasy managers may want to hold him until that actually happens. Over his last eight outings, Collins has averaged 14.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.

  • Alex Len C | NY

    Lakers' Alex Len: Fails to score in start

    Len closed with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 13 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.

    Len moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jaxson Hayes, who was ruled out with a knee injury. Despite the promotion, Len offered very little in terms of tangible production, failing to score for the fourth consecutive game. Having suited up only twice in the past eight games, Len's role appears to be on a knife's edge, typically resulting in very little playing time, if any.

  • Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Will eventually rejoin starters

    Head coach Billy Donovan said after Monday's 121-103 win over the Pacers that Vucevic (calf) will "eventually" return to the starting lineup, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes off the bench.

    Vucevic came off the bench during his return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, recording his 37th outing with a double-double or better over 57 regular-season appearances. The star big man will likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction as the club ramps him back up to playing form slowly, meaning Zach Collins should continue to receive the starting nod.

  • Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Battling viral illness

    Porzingis announced via his personal X account Monday that he's dealing with an unidentified viral illness and remains without a timetable for a return.

    Porzingis stated that he's working with the team's medical staff to fully identify and treat the illness, but he is improving. The big man has missed Boston's last six matchups due to illness and will presumably miss at least a few more games while on the road to recovery.

  • Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Won't start Monday

    Vucevic will come off the bench in Monday's game against Indiana.

    Vucevic is set to return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, though he'll operate under a minutes restriction of 26-to-28 minutes off the bench, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. The veteran big man has averaged 15.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 30.8 minutes per game in his last five outings.

  • Jay Huff C | IND

    Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Starting Monday vs. Phoenix

    Huff is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Suns on Monday.

    Huff has seen inconsistent playing time with the Grizzlies, but the big man will make his second start of the season Monday due to the absences of Zach Edey (ankle) and Jaren Jackson (ankle). Huff's first start was Nov. 13 against the Lakers, and he finished that game with six points, three rebounds, one block and one steal over 13 minutes.

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