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Lopez chipped in 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 41 minutes during Saturday's 127-117 loss to the Clippers.

Lopez led the Bucks with a game-high mark in swats, recording his 26th outing with multiple blocks this season. The veteran also set a new season-high mark in playing time, though he struggled a bit with efficiency in the loss. The big man has dominated on the defensive end of late, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 11.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.4 assists across 35.4 minutes per contest.

Okongwu put up 19 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block in 29 minutes of action during Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors.

He may have had a career night on defense, but that shouldn't overshadow Okongwu's solid overall performance by any means, as the big man contributed in every facet of the game despite the loss. The promising news for his fantasy managers is that Clint Capela made his return from injury, but it didn't affect Okongwu's volume whatsoever, as Capela saw just 14 minutes of action and took five shots off the bench. Okongwu is now averaging 15.3 points and 9.8 boards on 65.7 percent shooting as a starter. He'll look to stay hot Monday against the Timberwolves.

Davis contributed 36 points (13-23 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-108 victory over the Warriors.

Davis paced the Lakers in scoring Saturday and was at his best in the fourth quarter when he and LeBron James sealed the game for good. Davis surpassed the 30-point plateau for the first time this month, and he continues to deliver outstanding numbers on both ends of the court. Since Jan. 1, he's averaging 25.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.8 blocks across 35.0 minutes per game.

Edey had 19 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 win over the Jazz.

Edey was coming off a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in the win over the Pelicans on Friday, but somehow, he was even better in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The 19 points were his third-best scoring mark of the campaign, and the four blocks tied his season-best output in that category. The Grizzlies have been very cautious with Edey's workload in his rookie year, but there's no question he seems to be trending in the right direction.

Kessler accumulated 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Not only did Kessler finish with his 19th double-double of the season, but he also achieved this feat while going perfect from the field, something he's now managed six times this season. Kessler won't lead the Jazz in scoring on a regular basis, but he provides enough value on both ends of the court to remain a reliable fantasy option across all formats.

Vucevic logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers.

Zach LaVine and Vucevic carried Chicago offensively in this 12-point loss, as they combined for 47 of the team's total 94-point haul. Vucevic had been experiencing some struggles in recent weeks, but the big man remains a capable offensive weapon, and he should remain a steady fantasy option across all formats. Even though Vucevic is often criticized for his inability to protect the rim, he's put in strong work on both ends of the floor recently with 20.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest in his last five games.

Boucher dropped 23 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and a block in 21 minutes of action during Saturday's 117-94 win over the Hawks.

The big man has been extremely hot and cold off the bench all season, but he's shown that he can score in bunches with limited time on the court, as Saturday's outing marked the second time this year he's logged more points than minutes played. Boucher averaged 20.0 points on 70.0 percent shooting from the field and 62.5 percent from deep in 19.5 minutes in back-to-back matchups against the Hawks. However, in the three games prior, he averaged just 4.3 points while shooting just 40.0 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from behind the arc in 14.7 minutes per contest, underscoring how difficult he is to trust as a fantasy option going forward.

Richards racked up 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-7 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 victory over Washington.

Richards' addition to the roster is paying off, and he's proven to be a much better option than Jusuf Nurkic and Mason Plumlee, Based on his initial four-game run, the Suns could be compelled to find a suitor for one of their big men before the trade deadline. Richard's cemented his spot with the first unit in short order and warrants serious fantasy consideration moving forward.

Sengun closed Saturday's 135-131 victory over the Cavaliers with 26 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-13 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes.

Sengun co-led the Rockets in scoring Saturday with Jalen Green. Sengun was efficient as usual from the field, but he struggled from the charity stripe where he has connected on just 54.5 percent of his free-throw attempts across his last eight outings. Over that span, Sengun has averaged 21.0 points on 52.9 percent shooting, 10.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals over 31.1 minutes per game.

Reed recorded no counting stats in one minute during Saturday's 121-113 loss to Orlando.

Reed was a non-factor in the loss, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the sixth straight game. With both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart healthy, Reed's role has evaporated in recent times. He is no longer an every-night part of the rotation, something that will only change should those ahead of him be forced to miss time.