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Collier finished Tuesday's 131-122 victory over the Pacers with 17 points (6-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, 22 assists and three steals over 48 minutes.

Collier never left the floor with Keyonte George (ankle) out and produced a career-high 22 assists, the most by a Jazz player since John Stockton in 1992, while also scoring 17 points on middling efficiency. Once George returns, Collier is unlikely to see this level of playing time and usage on a consistent basis, which should limit his ceiling moving forward.

Carrington finished with 14 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 loss to the Knicks.

Carrington continues to be productive as Washington's primary point guard, having now scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 contests. The Wizards aren't planning to have Trae Young (knee) make his team debut until sometime following the All-Star break, keeping Carrington in position to play a key role for at least another few weeks. Carrington is averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 31.5 minutes across his last 10 games.

Hukporti closed with 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 win over the Wizards.

With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sitting out and Tuesday's contest getting out of hand early, Hukporti got a chance to shine off the bench as the No. 2 center option behind Karl-Anthony Towns. However, it was the first time that Hukporti logged at least 20 minutes since a Jan. 2 spot start versus the Hawks, and the second-year big man could fall out of the rotation altogether with Robinson expected back Wednesday against Denver.

LeVert (illness) provided four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 win over Denver.

LeVert returned from a seven-game absence as a result of an illness and played the second-most minutes off the bench behind only Isaiah Stewart (23). While LeVert looks healthy again, he's unlikely to see his playing time rise dramatically moving forward. Detroit didn't have Jaden Ivey available Tuesday after trading him to Chicago prior to the game, but the Pistons acquired another guard/wing in Kevin Huerter in the deal and could have available for their next contest Thursday versus Washington. In 32 appearances on the season, LeVert has averaged 7.8 points, 2.8 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 19.7 minutes per contest.

Towns chipped in 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 victory over Washington.

Towns registered his 33rd double-double of the campaign, and the 19 points were his most since the Jan. 19 loss to Dallas. The star big man is having something of a down season by his lofty standards, but he remains as steady as they come from a fantasy perspective. Over his last seven contests, Towns is averaging 13.3 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per game.

Holland accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 win over the Nuggets.

Holland recorded at least one steal for the 11th time in his past 12 games, although he offered very little else during his time on the floor. While he does provide the Pistons with a versatile defensive presence off the bench, there simply aren't enough minutes to go around right now, limiting his opportunities. Fantasy managers should treat him as a steals streamer outside deeper leagues.

Stewart totaled 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 win over the Nuggets.

Stewart chipped in across most major categories, turning in another serviceable performance. After a hot start to the season, Stewart has settled into a 22-minute per-night role, averaging 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 14 games over the past month. As long as Jalen Duren is healthy, Stewart should only be looked at as a specialist streamer for blocks.

Bridges recorded 23 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-101 victory over Washington.

Bridges had gone a bit cold prior to Tuesday, scoring 11 points or fewer in five of his past seven games, but he rounded back into form with an efficient 23 points. Over his last eight appearances, the 29-year-old swingman is averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.1 minutes per game.

Valanciunas chipped in 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Pistons.

Valanciunas recorded his third double-double of the season, even sharing the court with Nikola Jokic for a period. Since Jokic made his return, Valanciunas has seen his role regress, serving almost exclusively as the backup center. While this was an encouraging performance, it's difficult to label Valanciunas as a must-roster player, especially given what we saw from him earlier in the season. For now, treat him as a streaming option if you need rebounds.

Strawther finished Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Pistons with 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes.

Strawther scored in double digits for the first time in the past five games, and for just the fifth time this season. With Spencer Jones nearing his games-allowed limit, Strawther was able to play a meaningful role, something that can't be said for his season thus far. At this point, Strawther is simply a name to watch, just in case Denver doesn't convert Jones' contract.