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LaRavia ended with 14 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over Cleveland.

Making his fifth straight start in place of Marcus Smart (ankle), LaRavia scored in double digits for the first time since Feb. 28. During his latest stint in the starting five, the fourth-year wing is averaging 6.2 points, 3.6 boards, 1.8 steals and 0.8 assists in 28.4 minutes while shooting an improbable 76.5 percent from the floor, and it's not clear how much more time Smart might miss as the Lakers fight to hang onto the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

Ayton had 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over the Cavaliers.

It was Ayton's best scoring effort since March 12 as he moves past a back issue that sidelined him last Wednesday and limited him to 22 minutes in each of his prior two games. The 27-year-old center's production was inconsistent in March, even when healthy, as he averaged 11.1 points, 7.8 boards, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 assists in 25.5 minutes over 15 appearances, but he did shoot 73.3 percent from the floor.

Reaves provided 19 points (6-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 victory over Cleveland.

The fifth-year guard delivered another solid performance as he put the finishing touches on a productive March. Over the last 13 games, Reaves averaged 23.4 points, 6.1 assists, 4.7 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.3 steals, supplanting LeBron James as the second option in the Lakers' offense behind Luka Doncic.

Bryant finished with 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one block over 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 127-113 loss to the Lakers.

It was the first time since March 13 that Bryant had played 20 or more minutes, as the Cavaliers emptied their bench with the Lakers up 110-83 heading into the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old journeyman responded with his best scoring effort since Dec. 23 while tying his season high in made three-pointers. Bryant has had a steady role in the Cavaliers' frontcourt since the All-Star break, and over the last 17 games, he's averaging 15.6 minutes while contributing 8.4 points, 4.4 boards, 1.0 threes and 1.0 combined blocks and steals.

Allen closed Tuesday's 127-113 loss to the Lakers with 18 points (9-11 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes.

The Cavaliers emptied their bench in the fourth quarter with the Lakers up 110-83, but Allen still led his team in scoring despite his reduced workload. The 27-year-old center also sat out the front end of Cleveland's back-to-back Monday as he works his way back from a knee injury and played just 18 minutes in his return Friday. The team's priority will be to make sure he's 100 percent for the playoffs. Allen may not get much more court time Thursday in a road clash with the Warriors.

Turner finished Tuesday's 123-99 victory over the Mavericks with 10 points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 27 minutes.

Turner delivered a loaded stat line with at least two tallies in four of the five major categories, but overall, this has been a disappointing season for the former Pacers big man. He's had issues adjusting to the offense, and his numbers have taken a drastic hit as a result. Turner has averaged 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game in 2025-26, and he's experiencing a marked decrease in each of those categories compared to the previous seasons.

Kuzma supplied 20 points (9-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 victory over the Mavericks.

Kuzma was one of two Milwaukee players who scored at least 20 points Tuesday, with Ryan Rollins (24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists) being the other. The veteran forward returned to the hardwood after overcoming an Achilles injury, and he should be a regular contributor for Milwaukee in the final two weeks of the season.

Dieng finished with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 victory over Dallas.

Dieng moved to the bench due to the return of Kyle Kuzma (Achilles), but the former still posted an impressive double-double. Dieng is finally getting consistent minutes at the NBA level, and he's proving he can perform at a decent level. Over his last eight games (six starts), Dieng is averaging 12.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals across 29.4 minutes per game while posting double-digit scoring numbers in six of those outings. Even if he ends the regular season coming off the bench, he's an option worth keeping close tabs on as a potential streamer.

Mathurin produced four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Mathurin surged with three solid games following a four-game absence, but he crashed back to earth Tuesday night. He logged his second-lowest shot volume of the season in the loss, and although Mathurin usually comes off the bench, his low total illustrates how the team depends on the sixth man for production. The team is 1-3 when Mathurin scores less than 10 points.

Poulakidas closed with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 loss to Milwaukee.

Poulakidas made his season debut with the Mavericks on March 3, and while his playing time has been inconsistent, he's finding ways to produce when given enough minutes. This 11-point output was a season-high mark for the rookie, although it's hard to trust him in fantasy given his role as a two-way player. He's appeared in just seven of the Mavericks' 17 games since the beginning of March.