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Thompson closed Saturday's 108-106 loss to the Knicks with 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 41 minutes.

All but one of Thompson's double-doubles are a result of a high rebounding total, and he recorded 10-plus rebounds for the 11th time this season during the narrow defeat. Thompson was unable to find many scoring opportunities against the Knicks, but there shouldn't be much concern about the regressive scoring total. He's averaging 17.4 points per game this season and has the potential to often blow past this average.

Sengun logged 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three blocks over 31 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 loss to New York.

Sengun's usual prolific rebound total was absent during Saturday's loss, but he still managed to find the bottom of the basket frequently as he squared off against Karl-Anthony Towns. Sengun continues to be one of Houston's best options for fantasy production, averaging 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.4 steals over 48 games.

Durant finished with 30 points (10-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 loss to the Knicks.

Durant's shooting night wasn't his best, but he still recorded enough shot volume to post an excellent total. Despite his efforts, the Rockets were unable to close the deal in the fourth quarter as the Knicks sank shot after shot and erased Houston's lead. Durant missed opportunities to answer in the final stanza, but the Rockets would have been in worse shape without his contributions. He's now scored 30-plus points in both of Houston's games following the All-Star break.

Alvarado finished with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and five steals over 20 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 victory over the Rockets.

Alvarado's scoring total was low, but he was a key element on defense in the narrow win. He made the most of his 20 minutes with a season-high five steals. Although it would take a string of injuries for the former Pelican to see a larger role in New York, his acquisition provides much-needed support for the team's elite backcourt.

Anunoby registered 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and four steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 win over Houston.

Anunoby played 40 minutes, further solidifying his reliability following a four-game absence that sidelined him before the All-Star break. The Knicks went 2-2 without him during the span, and although he was ineffective in his return with only eight points against Detroit, he bounced back well with a much better effort Saturday night.

Towns contributed 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 108-106 victory over Houston.

Towns enjoyed an efficient night during the victory. His rebound totals were a bit below the norm, but he converted 66.6 percent of his shots and nailed all three of his three-point attempts. Towns appears to be right back on track following the All-Star break with an average of 23.0 points over the past two games.

DeRozan closed Saturday's 139-122 loss to the Spurs with 20 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-10 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes.

DeRozan will serve as one of Sacramento's best scoring options as they plod through the rest of the season woefully undermanned. Zach LaVine (finger) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) are done for the year, and despite DeRozan's efforts, the 16-game losing streak was extended with no end in sight. The sorry state of affairs makes Sacramento players risky fantasy calls in the second half of the season, but DeRozan's high volume will keep him relevant down the stretch.

Murray finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 139-122 loss to San Antonio.

Murray tied DeMar DeRozan for the Kings' highest scoring total. With Zach LaVine (finger) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) done for the season, there's tremendous pressure on Murray to carry a heavy load on both sides of the ball. While heavy usage should be expected nightly for Murray if he stays healthy, his lack of support may negatively affect his ability to post consistent totals down the stretch.

Fox had 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 139-122 victory over the Kings.

Fox headed to the bench with the game well in hand for the Spurs, limiting his fantasy effectiveness in the contest. Fox's explosive potential has become less dependable in recent weeks, as he's broken the 20-point barrier only once over his past 10 contests. The mild slump has lowered his seasonal scoring average to 19.3 points per game.

Castle finished with 18 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block across 24 minutes during Saturday's 139-122 victory over the Kings.

Castle's above-average rebound result offset a low shot volume to give the standout guard a respectable fantasy total in the decisive win. Castle and De'Aaron Fox both finished with less than 30 minutes of playing time and were pulled late with the victory well in hand. Monday's game against the Pistons should pose a stiffer challenge for the red-hot Spurs, and it's reasonable to expect more participation from the team's backcourt in the matchup.