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Embiid recorded 24 points (8-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 128-113 win over the Clippers.

Although Embiid didn't come close to matching his 40-point tour de force against the Pelicans, he displayed defensive mettle and kept Ivica Zubac in check. When healthy, Embiid has been a scoring behemoth in recent weeks, registering 30-plus points in six of his last 10 games.

Maxey amassed 29 points (9-18 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 128-113 win over the Clippers.

Maxey matched his best showing of the season beyond the arc with seven three-pointers during the decisive victory. He shot a solid 50 percent from the floor in the contest, bouncing back after an uncharacteristically low 18 points in his previous game versus the Pelicans.

Barlow registered 26 points (10-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 128-113 win over the Clippers.

Barlow was one of three starters to reach the 20-point threshold and combined with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for 79 total points. This marks Barlow's first double-double since Nov. 28 and his second of the season through 39 games. He also set a new season high in rebounds, beating his previous best of 14 boards Dec. 4 against Golden State. Barlow is expected to be one of several players who will benefit from Paul George's (suspension) 25-game absence.

Randle ended Monday's 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block across 40 minutes.

Randle struggled from the field during Monday's loss, but he led the Timberwolves in assists while finishing second on the team in rebounds behind Rudy Gobert (10). Part of Randle's shooting struggles may have been due to a left thumb issue that earned him the questionable tag for Monday's contest, and that will be worth monitoring over the final games leading into the All-Star break. He has averaged 22.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.6 steals over 33.7 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

Williams finished Monday's 137-128 win over the Timberwolves with 16 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, one rebound and two steals over 23 minutes.

Williams reverted to a bench role Monday after starting against Minnesota in Saturday's loss, but the fourth-year pro provided Memphis with a nice spark off the bench, co-leading the Grizzlies reserves in points with Cam Spencer. Williams has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings, and over that span he has averaged 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 22.5 minutes per contest.

Jerome logged 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes during the Grizzlies' 137-128 win over the Timberwolves on Monday.

The Grizzlies stuck to Jerome's 20-minute restriction while the seventh-year guard continues to work on his conditioning after missing 46 games due to a calf strain. Even in his limited playing time, Jerome was one of the more productive players on the court Monday, leading the Grizzlies in assists while finishing second in points behind Jaren Jackson (30). Jerome's fantasy ceiling will be naturally lower while operating on a minutes limit and will take a significant hit once Ja Morant (elbow) returns, but the former's efficiency makes him an intriguing waiver-wire addition where available.

McConnell posted five points (2-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.

McConnell scored in single digits for the fifth time in the past six games, continuing to play a limited role off the bench. For whatever reason, Rick Carlisle seems to have made up his mind when it comes to McConnell's role, consistently capping his minutes despite the veteran guard being at full health. For now, McConnell should be considered a streaming option for assists and steals.

Jackson registered six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.

Jackson had arguably his most impactful game of the season, recording six combined steals and blocks. Despite the loss, it was good to see Jackson logging meaningful minutes, something that has been an issue for him all season. Indiana is not afraid to shuffle its center rotation, meaning this effort could result in a short-term bump for Jackson. While he isn't a priority add, he is someone to monitor over the coming games.

Nesmith had 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.

Nesmith continues to play well on both ends of the floor, turning in another serviceable performance. He has now scored in double digits in five straight games, connecting on 15 three-pointers in the process. Although his overall ceiling is limited, Nesmith warrants a roster spot in most leagues at this point.

Capela registered four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 11 minutes during Monday's 118-114 victory over the Pacers.

Capela logged fewer than 15 minutes for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to play a limited role despite the season-ending injury to Steven Adams (ankle). Now 32 years of age, it appears as though Capela's ability to impact the game on a consistent basis has come to an end. At best, managers should view him as a possible rebound streamer, if and when Houston is matched up against a sizeable opponent.