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Black recorded 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 131-94 victory over the Kings.

It's the third time in the last four games that Black has scored at least 20 points. The No. 6 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft remains on course for a breakout campaign and should stick in the starting lineup as long as Franz Wagner (ankle) remains sidelined. Black has scored in double digits in 11 straight games, averaging 18.2 points, 3.9 boards, 3.9 assists, 2.2 threes, 2.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over that span.

Banchero amassed 30 points (10-21 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 131-94 win over Sacramento.

It's the first time since Jan. 28 that Banchero has hit for at least 30 points, and the five made three-pointers were a season high. The fourth-year forward was looking gassed ahead of the All-Star break, averaging 18.2 points, 6.3 boards, 4.2 assists and 1.3 threes through the first six games in February while shooting just 40.0 percent from the floor, but Thursday's performance suggests he could be ready to return to form.

Porzingis closed with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 17 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

Seeing his first game action since being dealt to Golden State at the trade deadline, Porzingis was eased into the rotation but made a quick impact from three-point range. The 30-year-old big man had been sidelined since Jan. 7, first due to an illness and then an Achilles issue, but Porzingis likely isn't too far away from joining a new-look starting frontcourt for the Warriors alongside Draymond Green.

Santos accumulated 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

The third-year forward set a new season high in made three-pointers. Santos has started all six of the Warriors' games in February, averaging 14.7 points, 5.5 boards, 3.8 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.8 steals in 30.0 minutes while shooting 54.0 percent from the floor and 43.3 percent from long range, but with Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) making his Golden State debut Thursday off the bench, it won't be long before the two switch roles.

Melton finished with 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

The 18 points led Golden State on the night, and Melton was one of seven Warriors to reach double digits as the home side went with a balanced attack in the absence of Stephen Curry (knee). Melton has started five straight games with Curry sidelined but hasn't played more than 25 minutes in any of them, averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 boards, 2.0 threes and 1,8 steals.

Brown chipped in 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Clippers.

Although Brown is too inconsistent for consideration in most fantasy formats, he's averaged 27.6 minutes per game this month. He's had ample opportunity to post the occasional high number due to all of Denver's injury concerns recently. Thursday's result tied his best point total of the season and marked his fifth double-digit scoring total over his past six games.

Jokic chipped in 22 points (9-22 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 17 rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Clippers.

Jokic snapped a four-game triple-double streak in the defeat, but his 17 rebounds marked Jokic's best total off the glass since his 21-rebound effort against the Magic in late December. Although Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) remain sidelined, the rest of Jokic's supporting cast is fully healthy and ready to make a playoff push. The All-Star's prolific results should continue in Friday's back-to-back against the Trail Blazers.

Hauser ended Thursday's 121-110 win over Golden State with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes.

The fifth-year forward put together his best scoring effort since Jan. 23 with an efficient night from long distance. Hauser has drained multiple three-pointers in 17 of 19 appearances since moving into the starting five in early January, averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 boards, 3.3 threes, 1.8 assists and 1.1 combined steals and blocks in 28.3 minutes a game over that stretch.

White finished Thursday's 121-110 win over the Warriors with 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and one steal over 39 minutes.

The veteran guard failed to drain at least one three-pointer for the first time since Jan. 19, but White otherwise made an impact at both ends of the court. He's dished at least eight assists in five of seven games in February, averaging 16.4 points, 7.1 assists, 3.3 boards, 2.7 threes, 1.4 blocks and 0.7 steals on the month.

Murray totaled 20 points (5-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Clippers.

Murray had a serviceable night against the Clippers, but he failed to make a game-tying free throw as time expired. He drew a foul beyond the arc with seconds remaining and nailed the first two free throws, but he couldn't send the team into overtime. Despite dealing with a nagging hip injury, Murray has averaged 24.4 points, 9.0 assists and 5.1 rebounds in February.