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Durant totaled 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 128-97 win over Sacramento.

The 37-year-old forward let his younger teammates take the lead on offense in this one, as Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun combined for 54 points. Durant has still delivered at least 20 points in seven of the last eight games, averaging 25.3 points, 5.1 boards, 4.8 assists, 2.9 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch while shooting 50.7 percent from the floor and 46.0 percent from beyond the arc.

Tyson registered 14 points (5-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to Milwaukee.

Tyson moved back into the starting lineup Wednesday with both James Harden (thumb) and Donovan Mitchell (groin) out of commission. Tyson responded to this move nicely by securing his first double-double since Jan. 19, despite not having his best shooting night. The Cal product has proven he can be productive when given the chance but has struggled to find consistent opportunities now that the offense revolves heavily around Harden and Mitchell.

Clifford notched 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and four steals in 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-97 loss to the Rockets.

The rookie wing has suddenly become a terror on the defensive end of the court, recording 12 steals over the last three games and multiple pilfers in eight of the last 13. Over that stretch, which includes six starts prior to the All-Star break, Clifford has averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 threes in 31.6 minutes. Keegan Murray aggravated his ankle issue Wednesday after playing only nine minutes. If he ends up missing significant time once again due to the injury, Clifford would likely rejoin the starting five.

Allen chipped in 27 points (10-15 FG, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to Milwaukee.

Allen led the Cavs in scoring and rebounding and managed to keep the score close despite missing a few key pieces of the puzzle in James Harden (thumb) and Donovan Mitchell (groin). Allen has been riding an impressive hot stretch of late, securing five straight double-doubles while averaging 19.6 points on 71.2 percent shooting from the field, 11.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks in 29.2 minutes per game over this span.

Westbrook finished with 22 points (10-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 128-97 loss to the Rockets.

The 22 points were a team high in the rout, as only three other Kings even managed to score in double digits. Westbrook has topped 20 points in back-to-back games, but consistent playing time could be tough to come by for the 37-year-old with Sacramento in full tank mode. Through eight games in February, he's played more than 30 minutes only twice, averaging 14.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.5 boards and 1.9 threes in 24.4 minutes a contest.

Schroder posted 26 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Bucks.

Schroder saw his name penciled into the starting five Wednesday night with James Harden (thumb) and Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined, and he didn't disappoint. Schroder gave the Cavs a fighting chance, combining with Jarrett Allen to pour in 53 of his team's 116 points. This is just one point shy of his best outing of the season, when he dropped 27 points Jan. 29 while with the Kings. Schroder is averaging 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals in eight games off the bench since being dealt to Cleveland, so his production figures to take a large hit when Harden and Mitchell are cleared to return, which could arrive as soon as Friday in Detroit.

Sims chipped in 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 victory over the Cavaliers.

Sims led the Bucks in rebounding despite being utilized off the bench in this one. He's racked up double-digit boards in back-to-back games and continues to be a solid presence down low for this surging Milwaukee squad, which is 7-2 in February. Sims should remain heavily involved in the rotation until Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns.

Rollins racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds and nine assists in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 victory over the Cavaliers.

Rollins scored in double digits for a 14th straight matchup Wednesday night and turned in his best production in the assist column since Feb. 3, falling just one dime shy of a double-double. He'll aim to close out February on a high note Friday against the Knicks after averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals in his nine previous showings this month.

Porter contributed 20 points (10-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and five steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 victory over Cleveland.

Porter wasn't able to reach the 30-point threshold like he did Tuesday night against Miami, but he still supplied 20 points and shot the basketball with efficiency. He's also been a strong contributor on the boards by racking up 15 total rebounds over his last two appearances. Porter is averaging 21.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 2.7 steals in nine February appearances and is a big reason for Milwaukee's recent turnaround.

Holmes contributed five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound across three minutes during Wednesday's 103-84 victory over the Celtics.

Holmes was in the rotation for just the fifth time in the past 13 games, all of which have been garbage-time appearances. With both Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas now healthy. Holmes is merely an emergency piece, providing little fantasy value.