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  • Ryan Nembhard PG | DAL

    Mavericks' Ryan Nembhard: Reduced role continues

    Nembhard had four points (2-3 FG) and four assists across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 142-135 loss to Denver.

    Nembhard was limited to just 13 minutes, with the return of Brandon Williams (concussion) likely impacting Nembhard's opportunities. Other than his upside in assists, it's hard to hold Nembhard outside of very deep formats. For those in standard leagues, he can be streamed, though his role is likely to fluctuate from game to game.

  • Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Modest production in return

    Williams (concussion) supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six assists and two rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 142-135 loss to the Nuggets.

    Williams made his return to action after missing the previous three games due to a concussion. Though head coach Jason Kidd has been reluctant to use Williams as a full-time starter, the fifth-year guard still looks poised to remain a regular part of the rotation as the season winds down. While his production of late has been adequate, Williams doesn't necessarily need to be viewed as a must-roster player. Since moving back to a bench role March 6, Williams has averaged 10.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.5 steals in 19.1 minutes per contest while shooting 47.1 percent from the field.

  • Jazz's Kennedy Chandler: Solid production continues

    Chandler registered 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-6 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 loss to the Wizards.

    Chandler suited up for the third straight game, continuing to turn some heads with his solid play. During that three-game span, he has averaged 15.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers, placing him firmly on the standard league radar.

  • Cody Williams SF | UTA

    Jazz's Cody Williams: Drops 24 points in return

    Williams notched 24 points (11-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 loss to the Wizards.

    Williams returned after a one-game absence due to a minor shoulder concern, scoring at least 20 points for the third time in his past five appearances. Silly season has been a real highlight for Williams, allowing him to play a sizeable role for a team with no reason to limit him down the stretch. In six games over the past two weeks, he has delivered healthy numbers, averaging 20.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.

  • John Konchar SG | UTA

    Jazz's John Konchar: Season-high 14 rebounds

    Konchar chipped in eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 loss to the Wizards.

    Konchar chipped in across the board, including a season-high 14 rebounds. Fresh off a 19-point performance, Konchar has put himself back on the standard league radar, albeit only as a stream consideration. For anyone seeking a jack-of-all-trades, Konchar is worth a look, if and when he is given the green light to take the court.

  • Leaky Black SF | WAS

    Wizards' Leaky Black: Tallies six defensive stats

    Black posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 victory over Utah.

    Black was a menace on the defensive end, racking up six combined steals and blocks while setting a new season high in minutes. Although Black has been productive, his availability has been sporadic at best. He has appeared in three of the past nine games, missing time due to an ankle sprain and because of his limitations as a two-way player. Unless he's converted to a standard NBA contract, Black will be eligible to play in eight of the Wizards' remaining 10 games.

  • Jaden Hardy SG | WAS

    Wizards' Jaden Hardy: Goes for 21 points in win

    Hardy contributed 21 points (8-18 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and two rebounds across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 win over the Jazz.

    Hardy scored at least 20 points for the second straight game, continuing to provide the Wizards with a consistent scoring punch off the bench. Over his last five appearances, Hardy has averaged 17.3 points and 4.2 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes, but he's offered little in other areas (1.4 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.2 blocks, 0-for-2 on free-throw attempts).

  • Nikola Jokic C | DEN

    Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Near 20-20-20 game

    Jokic generated 23 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 21 rebounds, 19 assists and one steal across 37 minutes of Wednesday's 142-135 win over Dallas.

    Jokic, already only one of three players in NBA history to have posted a 20-20-20 stat line, nearly did it for the second time in his career Wednesday night but fell short by one assist. He's now posted a triple-double in seven of his last 10 games, averaging 23.0 points, 14.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists during that stretch.

  • Jamal Murray PG | DEN

    Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Erupts for 53 points

    Murray generated 53 points (19-28 FG, 9-14 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 41 minutes of Wednesday's 142-135 win over the Mavericks.

    Murray fell two points short of tying his career high, and he hit the 50-point milestone for the fourth time in his career. The star point guard had been in a bit of a scoring lull recently, having averaged 18.3 points over his previous six games. Murray has now topped 40 points five times this season, and he's done so twice in March.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Ejected Wednesday

    Reid was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Rockets with 4:13 remaining in overtime, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist across 31 minutes.

    Reid was frustrated with a foul call in overtime and was handed a technical before being tossed from the contest. The seventh-year big man isn't expected to face any further discipline, so he should be available to serve in his usual sixth-man role in the Timberwolves' next game Saturday versus the Pistons.

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