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Flagg contributed 36 points (12-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to the Celtics.

Flagg has been on a scoring tear despite Dallas dropping each of its last three games, averaging 39.7 points while shooting 57.7 percent from the field during that stretch. The rookie has taken on an enormous offensive burden for the Mavericks and continues to contribute across multiple categories, even as the losses pile up.

McCollum had 26 points (10-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 victory over the Heat.

McCollum tallied 26 points in the win, the most he has scored since arriving in Atlanta as part of the Trae Young (knee) deal. Despite coming off the bench for his new team, McCollum has been a relatively consistent source of points and threes. In seven appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 19.9 points and 3.3 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per game. He is fine to have on a standard-league roster, keeping in mind that his overall value is reliant on just a couple of categories.

Jokic closed Tuesday's 124-121 loss to Detroit with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.

Jokic continued to ramp up his workload following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, logging his highest minute total since returning. While the assist total was modest by his standards, he still delivered across the board. With his minutes trending upward, the three-time MVP appears close to shedding any remaining restrictions, though Denver has a back-to-back set Wednesday against the Knicks, which could prompt some level of caution.

Riley ended Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks with 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes.

Despite coming off the bench, Riley actually wound up leading the Wizards in scoring during Tuesday's lopsided affair. If Washington decides to move Khris Middleton's expiring contract prior to Thursday's trade deadline, the door to more playing time could open for Riley. The rookie first-rounder has shown glimpses of his potential across his last seven outings, during which he has averaged 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes per game while shooting 45.7 percent from downtown.

Middleton notched 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks.

With the trade deadline approaching, Middleton continues to fortify his value on the market. The veteran forward is averaging 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 25.1 minutes per tilt in his last seven games, shooting 42.3 percent from deep. Middleton has started all 34 of his appearances for the Wizards, though his role and fantasy value could be altered if Washington ends up moving the 34-year-old sharpshooter.

Collier finished Tuesday's 131-122 victory over the Pacers with 17 points (6-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, 22 assists and three steals over 48 minutes.

Collier never left the floor with Keyonte George (ankle) out and produced a career-high 22 assists, the most by a Jazz player since John Stockton in 1992, while also scoring 17 points on middling efficiency. Once George returns, Collier is unlikely to see this level of playing time and usage on a consistent basis, which should limit his ceiling moving forward.

Carrington finished with 14 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks.

Carrington continues to be productive as Washington's primary point guard, having now scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 contests. The Wizards aren't planning to have Trae Young (knee) make his team debut until sometime following the All-Star break, keeping Carrington in position to play a key role for at least another few weeks. Carrington is averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 31.5 minutes across his last 10 games.

Hukporti closed with 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 win over the Wizards.

With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sitting out and Tuesday's contest getting out of hand early, Hukporti got a chance to shine off the bench as the No. 2 center option behind Karl-Anthony Towns. However, it was the first time that Hukporti logged at least 20 minutes since a Jan. 2 spot start versus the Hawks, and the second-year big man could fall out of the rotation altogether with Robinson expected back Wednesday against Denver.

LeVert (illness) provided four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 win over Denver.

LeVert returned from a seven-game absence as a result of an illness and played the second-most minutes off the bench behind only Isaiah Stewart (23). While LeVert looks healthy again, he's unlikely to see his playing time rise dramatically moving forward. Detroit didn't have Jaden Ivey available Tuesday after trading him to Chicago prior to the game, but the Pistons acquired another guard/wing in Kevin Huerter in the deal and could have available for their next contest Thursday versus Washington. In 32 appearances on the season, LeVert has averaged 7.8 points, 2.8 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 19.7 minutes per contest.

Towns chipped in 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 victory over Washington.

Towns registered his 33rd double-double of the campaign, and the 19 points were his most since the Jan. 19 loss to Dallas. The star big man is having something of a down season by his lofty standards, but he remains as steady as they come from a fantasy perspective. Over his last seven contests, Towns is averaging 13.3 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per game.