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McGowens supplied 12 points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Heat.

After going unused in seven consecutive games, McGowens has re-emerged in the New Orleans rotation and logged at least 21 minutes in three straight outings. He's averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 24.4 minutes per game during that period, and the 2022 second-rounder could remain a factor if the 15-41 Pelicans embrace a full-fledged youth movement down the stretch.

Randle generated 41 points (14-24 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes of Wednesday's 133-109 win over Portland.

Randle set a season high in points scored, besting his previous high of 39 points, which he set Jan. 16 against Houston. It was his 12th career 40-point game and his first since 2023. Randle had been having a quiet February from a scoring standpoint, having topped the 20-point threshold just once in five games. In 56 games this season, Randle is averaging 22.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

Ware notched 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Pelicans.

Ware's second season has been up and down, as he's been working his way back from a hamstring strain, but he's finally beginning to show some signs of life with two double-doubles in his past three games. It remains to be seen if the Heat are sticking with the 2024 first-rounder in the starting lineup out of the All-Star break, and Ware is still searching for some consistency. He's averaging 11.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.6 minutes per game over his last six outings.

Adebayo finished Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Pelicans with 27 points (6-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 37 minutes.

Adebayo recorded his 23rd double-double of the year, also swatting a season-high four shots. It was notably the All-Star big man's first rejection since the Jan. 25 win in Phoenix and his first multi-block effort since the Dec. 18 victory in Brooklyn. Adebayo is still rolling into the All-Star break, averaging 22.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.0 minutes per tilt in his last 13 games.

Brooks was assessed his 16th technical foul of the season during Wednesday's 136-109 loss to the Thunder, triggering an automatic one-game suspension if the NBA doesn't rescind the technical, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Barring an overturn by league officials, Brooks will serve his suspension when the Suns return from the All-Star break, meaning he'll miss the team's Feb. 19 matchup with the Spurs. With Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring) getting the night off in the second leg of a back-to-back set, Brooks stepped up with 23 points (9-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 24 minutes inWednesday's loss.

Jaquez closed with 23 points (10-22 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Pelicans.

Jaquez led the Heat in scoring, stuffing the stat sheet in the process. Despite making just one start in 2025-26, the third-year forward has maintained a stable role as Miami's sixth man and should continue to handle extra ball-handling duties if Tyler Herro (ribs) isn't cleared to return post-All-Star break. Over his last 10 contests, Jaquez has averaged 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.5 minutes per game.

Barlow produced 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to the Knicks.

With Paul George suspended until late March, Barlow has a clear runway to the starting job at power forward for the next month and a half or so. Barlow has delivered fairly quality numbers when part of the first unit, averaging 11.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 26.6 minutes per game while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor over his last eight contests as a starter.

Cunningham generated 28 points (9-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one block across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 113-95 win over Toronto.

Cunningham hit the 25-point threshold for the 28th time this season, and it took him just 14 shots to get there. He had attempted 15 or more field goals in each of the other 27 occurrences. Cunningham also tied his season high in three-pointers made. In his last 10 appearances, Cunningham is averaging 25.5 points, 9.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals.

Edgecombe ended with 14 points (6-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to the Knicks.

While Edgecombe has remained relatively productive, his efficiency has taken a dip as of late. Over his last 12 outings, the rookie first-rounder is shooting just 39.8 percent from the floor and 27.4 percent from downtown while averaging 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 34.1 minutes per game. Edgecombe will be looking to regain his shooting touch after the All-Star break.

Merrill generated 32 points (11-12 FG, 9-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 25 minutes of Wednesday's 138-113 win over the Wizards.

Merrill set a career high in points and surpassed his previous season high by 10 points. He tied his career high in three-point makes as well. Merrill isn't a high-usage player, but he has the ability to drain three-pointers on any given night. Through 31 appearances this season, Merrill is averaging 13.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 25.4 minutes.