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Dieng ended with 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 125-108 win over the Nets.

Dieng came away with his fifth double-double of the campaign Friday. After getting lost in the shuffle with the defending-champion Thunder earlier in the season, the fourth-year forward carved out a solid role following a trade to the Bucks. Over his last six contests, Dieng has averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 32.6 minutes per game.

Towns logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists over 30 minutes in Friday's 112-95 win over Toronto on Friday.

Towns scored 14 of his 22 points in the first half to help the Knicks build a 15-point lead heading into the break. He finished as the team's leader in rebounds and assists and second in points behind Jalen Brunson (29 points). Towns has recorded a double-double in three consecutive games and is up to 56 on the season, which leads the Association. New York is locked in as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Towns rest for Sunday's regular-season finale against Charlotte.

Cisse accumulated seven points (3-5 FG, 1-5 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 19 minutes during Friday's 139-120 loss to San Antonio.

Cisse recorded at least five combined steals and blocks for the second time in his past three games, once again flashing some nice defensive upside. Although his role has been sporadic, Cisse has demonstrated enough to at least keep himself relevant when available. With one game remaining in the season, Cisse makes for a viable streaming option for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.

Brunson amassed 29 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 112-95 victory over Toronto.

Brunson helped the Knicks maintain their double-digit halftime lead with 14 points in the third quarter and finished as the game's leading scorer, though he saw his double-double streak end at three games. The Knicks are locked in as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference due to the Celtics' 144-118 win over the Pelicans on Friday , so Brunson and the rest of New York's starters could be rested for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets.

Ryan amassed 28 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 125-108 win over the Nets.

Making his first career start, Ryan dropped a career-high 28 points Friday. While the two-way player failed to make the team back during training camp in the fall, Ryan linked back up with the Bucks in February after a strong stint with the Wisconsin Herd and is certainly beginning to show some promise at the NBA level. Over his last six contests, Ryan has averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.3 three-pointers in 32.1 minutes per game.

Wilson recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 125-108 loss to Milwaukee.

The Nets were down to just seven active players Friday, thrusting Wilson into a big role off the bench. Depending on who's available for Brooklyn during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Raptors, Wilson could push for minutes in the 30s once again to wrap up the campaign.

Allen (hamstring) won't return to Friday's game against the Lakers. He'll finish with eight points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes.

Allen exited to the locker room with 8:22 remaining in the second quarter and will not return during the second half. With Jalen Green (knee), Devin Booker (ankle) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) also out, Jamaree Bouyea, Amir Coffey and Rasheer Fleming will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Williams closed with eight points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 127-103 loss to the Magic.

Williams was unable to keep up his recent production, instead delivering a more 'typical' performance, despite continuing to play meaningful minutes. It is unclear whether Chicago is going to stay the course when it comes to Williams next season, given his inability to add tangible value to the team. As for fantasy, there is no reason to think he will have any appeal moving forward.

Scott registered 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 41 minutes during Friday's 125-108 loss to the Bucks.

That's now three consecutive games with at least 40 minutes for Scott. With the Nets hurting for healthy bodies at this stage of a lost season, Scott should handle another huge workload in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Raptors as he rides out his 10-day contract.

McClung recorded seven points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes during Friday's 127-103 loss to the Magic.

Although McClung has now appeared in six straight games, Chicago still refuses to play him more than about 15 minutes per contest. In contrast, the team continues to prioritize a player like Patrick Williams, who, despite multiple chances, has failed to impress at any point throughout his career. If, for some reason, McClung is handed the keys for the final game of the season, it should at least make for interesting viewing.