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Jones chipped in 23 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Monday's 129-114 loss to San Antonio.

Jones has been playing at a high level in recent weeks, and this was the third game in which he scored at least 20 points over his past six appearances. Furthermore, the veteran floor general has scored in double digits in all but one of his outings since the beginning of March, and he's thriving in a bigger role offensively while playing alongside Josh Giddey in the Bulls' backcourt.

Williams ended Monday's 122-113 loss to the Cavaliers with 26 points (11-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 37 minutes.

Williams scored at least 24 points for the third time in his past four games, as he continues to play a sizable role for a team that certainly has both eyes on the future. However, despite his recent scoring splurge, Williams' overall fantasy value remains somewhat underwhelming. During that four-game span, he's shot a mediocre 70.6 percent from the free-throw line on heavy volume (4.3 attempts per game) and hasn't chipped in much outside of the scoring column (3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 0.5 blocks, 0.0 three-pointers per game).

Konchar closed with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 122-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Konchar failed to record a defensive stat, continuing what has been a quiet period on that end of the court. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 1.7 combined steals and blocks per contest, less than ideal for someone considered a defensive streamer. While he does still warrant some attention, should you need a boost in either of those categories, he is obviously not the most trustworthy option.

Schroder notched three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 122-113 win over the Jazz.

Schroder, while still providing Cleveland with a solid backup, continues to offer very little during his limited time on the floor. In 14 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 5.9 points and 3.8 assists in 20.5 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top-300 players in standard leagues.

Merrill chipped in nine points (4-14 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 122-113 win over the Jazz.

Merrill failed to land a single three-pointer for the first time in his past eight games, resulting in a sub-par fantasy line. As a player whose overall value is built on his ability to drain the long ball, nights like this highlight that he should be considered for streaming purposes only.

Bryant finished Monday's 122-113 victory over Utah with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal over 18 minutes.

Bryant continues to serve as a backup option, despite the fact that Jarrett Allen was out due to injury management. Although Bryant appears to have cemented a spot in the rotation, it is unlikely to yield enough production to warrant significant fantasy attention.

Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 47 points (12-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 21-25 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Monday's 114-110 overtime victory over the Pistons.

Gilgeous-Alexander made a living at the charity stripe Monday, which is where he added 21 of his 47 points. The reigning MVP appeared to have hit the game-winning shot with seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, but the bucket was waived off due to an offensive foul call on Gilgeous-Alexander. The 27-year-old responded by putting up eight points in overtime, which included clutch free throws down the stretch to put the game on ice. Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-plus-point showing marks the third time in 14 March appearances that he's reached the 40-point threshold.

Burton accumulated 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 131-105 loss to Phoenix.

Burton totaled a team-high 17 points despite being deployed off the bench Monday evening. He looked sharp from beyond the arc, where he drilled three triples for a second straight game. Burton has also provided quality effort on the defensive end, recording at least one steal in five consecutive outings.

Jarreau ended with 12 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Monday's 131-105 loss to Phoenix.

Jarreau wasn't afraid to let it fly on the offensive end, and while he wasn't exactly efficient from the field, he managed to end the night in double figures for a second straight game. He reached a season high in minutes Monday, given Memphis' extensive injury report, and he could continue to see opportunities to show what he can do down the stretch of the regular season, as the Grizzlies don't have much to play for.

Ighodaro had 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one block across 35 minutes during Monday's 131-105 win over Memphis.

Ighodaro continues to provide strong production across the board for the Suns. He's put up 11 or more points in six of his last seven outings and is averaging 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals during this stretch. Ighodaro should remain in the starting lineup until Mark Williams (foot) is cleared to return.