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Edgecombe recorded 25 points (11-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 113-94 win over Golden State.

While Tyrese Maxey had trouble finding the bottom of the basket during Tuesday's victory, Edgecombe thrived against the Warriors. It was a nice bounce-back outing for the rookie, who scored only five points during a dreadful shooting performance during Monday's win over the Clippers.

Walker closed Tuesday's 131-122 loss to the Jazz with 24 points (8-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and eight turnovers across 32 minutes.

After coming off the bench in Monday's loss to Houston, Walker drew the start Tuesday due to multiple key contributors being unavailable. The 22-year-old forward struggled mightily from three-point range, though he still tied the team-high mark in points while reaching the 20-point threshold for the fourth time this season, but the eight turnovers accounted for over half of the Pacers' total. Walker has scored in double figures in seven straight games and continues to see meaningful burn, logging at least 18 minutes in 13 consecutive contests.

Jackson had 24 points (9-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three assists, three steals and one rebound over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 loss to Utah.

With multiple key contributors sidelined in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Jackson saw increased burn and torched the nets, albeit in a losing effort. The two-way player tied the team-high mark in points and led Indiana with a season-high three steals. Still, the 27-year-old guard logged just one minute over Indiana's previous five outings, so he isn't expected to see meaningful minutes unless injuries arise in the backcourt.

Jones closed Tuesday's 131-122 loss to the Jazz with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and six rebounds across 36 minutes.

With the Pacers shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Jones got the starting nod for the first time in his career and turned in a productive outing. The rookie second-rounder led the Pacers in assists, recording career highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes played. While the Marquette product isn't guaranteed to see the court when Indiana is near full strength, performances like these bode well for his chances of receiving increased opportunities going forward, especially when key contributors are sidelined.

Bailey logged 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, three steals and one assist in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 victory over the Pacers.

After scoring just four points on 1-for-10 shooting from the field in Sunday's loss to Toronto, Bailey bounced back in a major way. The rookie first-rounder saw increased playing time following Utah's trade for Jaren Jackson earlier in the day, as only seven Jazz players saw the court against Indiana. Bailey finished as Utah's third-leading scorer and has posted at least 19 points in three of his last five appearances. He also stuffed the stat sheet on the defensive end, matching his season highs in blocks and steals. He has recorded multiple steals in three of his last four outings.

Markkanen posted 27 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 victory over the Pacers.

Markkanen was one of just seven Jazz players to see the court Tuesday following the team's acquisition of Jaren Jackson earlier in the day. Markkanen led all players in scoring, posting 27 points for a second consecutive contest. The ninth-year forward has appeared in four of Utah's last five games, averaging 22.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per tilt during that stretch.

Filipowski supplied 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 win over the Pacers.

The second-year center got the starting nod in place of Jusuf Nurkic, who was available to suit up but ultimately received a day off after initially being ruled out due to rest purposes. Filipowski grabbed a game- and season-high 16 rebounds, securing his fifth double-double on the campaign. The Jazz traded for Jaren Jackson on Tuesday, which will likely affect Filipowski's playing time if the club holds onto Nurkic past the trade deadline. However, Utah still owns a top-eight protected pick in the 2026 Draft and may continue resting key players as the season progresses, keeping Filipowski in the mix as a viable streaming option.

Kelly ended with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to the Celtics.

Kelly moved back into the rotation, logging double-digit minutes for just the fifth time this season. The 2025 draftee is currently on a two-way deal with the Mavericks, playing only when necessary. In 11 appearances, Kelly is averaging 2.6 points in 8.5 minutes per game.

Nembhard recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three assists in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to the Celtics.

Even with both Brandon Williams (leg) and D'Angelo Russell (illness) sidelined, Nembhard was unable to make the most of his opportunity. In what has been a roller coaster of a rookie season, it appears as though Nembhard could struggle to play meaningful minutes, at least for the foreseeable future. With that said, he is someone to keep an eye on, especially if Dallas opts to throw in the towel at any point.

Gafford racked up 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to Boston.

Gafford recorded his second straight double-double despite yet another trip to the locker room due to an ankle injury. At this point, it appears as though fantasy managers are simply going to have to accept that Gafford's ankles could be an ongoing issue. With that said, he has now played at least 25 minutes in three straight games, including both games of a back-to-back.