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Nembhard chipped in 22 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 105-99 loss to the Bucks.

After scoring just seven points his last time out during Monday's loss to Houston, Nembhard recorded a team-high 22 points. The 26-year-old point guard has reached the 20-point threshold twice over his last three appearances and 15 times this season. He also recorded a game-high-tying eight assists Friday and has dished out at least eight dimes in seven consecutive contests.

Porter posted 23 points (10-20 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 105-99 win over the Pacers.

Porter joined the starting five in his second outing back from a six-game absence due to a right oblique strain and stuffed the stat sheet. While the 25-year-old guard struggled mightily from three-point range, he still racked up a game-high 23 points, reaching the 20-point mark for the third time over nine outings since the beginning of January. He also led Milwaukee in assists and steals. Porter has dished out 17 dimes while supplying eight swipes over his last two appearances.

Portis posted 21 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Friday's 105-99 win over Indiana.

Portis returned from a two-game absence due to a right hip contusion and was one of three Bucks players to score 20-plus points. The veteran big man reached the 20-point threshold for the first time since Jan. 2, though he has scored at least 15 in five of his last seven appearances. He was also effective from beyond the arc after having shot just 20.0 percent from downtown over his previous three appearances (all starts), during which he averaged 14.7 points in 36.3 minutes per game.

Sims provided four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Friday's 105-99 win over Indiana.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Kyle Kuzma (calf) both sidelined Friday, Sims got the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 18. The big man grabbed a game- and career-high 15 rebounds while also tying the game-best mark in swats. He isn't guaranteed to see significant minutes when the team is near full health and doesn't offer much on the offensive end, though he has logged 20-plus minutes in three straight outings. However, it's worth noting Bobby Portis missed the first two games of that stretch due to a hip issue.

DiVincenzo supplied six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 119-115 loss to the Pelicans.

DiVincenzo scored in single digits for the first time in his past five games, struggling to get anything going on the offensive end. While there is no reason for fantasy managers to panic, the situation in Minnesota is worth monitoring. With Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps/recently traded) about to enter the rotation, it will be interesting to see what the playing time looks like for DiVincenzo. For reference, in eight games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 3.9 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per game.

Juzang provided three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 10 minutes during Friday's 119-115 loss to the Pelicans.

Juzang played a season-high 10 minutes, highlighting just what a struggle it has been for him to get meaningful court time this year. In 21 regular-season appearances, he has averaged just 2.0 points in 4.2 minutes per game. He has no appeal, even in deeper fantasy formats.

Beringer provided two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) and two rebounds across five minutes during Friday's 119-115 loss to the Pelicans.

Beringer continues to be deployed minimally, having only appeared in two of the past four games. While he does possess an interesting fantasy game, the opportunities simply aren't there at the moment. As long as both Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid are healthy, expect to see Beringer spending a lot of his time on the sideline rather than on the court.

Missi logged two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 119-115 victory over the Timberwolves.

Missi's playing time continues to fluctuate, with him having played anywhere from 11 minutes to 31 minutes just in the past three games alone. His opportunities appear to be linked to the play of Derik Queen. If and when Queen is having a positive impact, Missi typically sees backup-level minutes. If Queen is struggling, Missi shifts into a larger role. For now, he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.

Bey racked up 30 points (10-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 119-115 win over the Timberwolves.

Bey continues to defy logic, leading the Pelicans with 30 points and tallying at least 22 points for the fourth time in the past five games. Although his defensive numbers continue to be adequate at best, Bey's fantasy appeal has perhaps never been higher. In 13 appearances over the past month, Bey has averaged 20.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes per game, good enough for top-30 value in nine-category leagues.

Hunter won't return to Friday's game against the Clippers due to a left eye injury, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. He'll finish with six points (1-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one rebound across 25 minutes.

Hunter checked out of the contest with 2:06 left in the third quarter, and after a brief trip to the locker room, the Kings ruled him out for the remainder of the contest. The 28-year-old forward faces a short turnaround to recover from the eye injury, with the Kings returning to action Saturday versus the Cavaliers.