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Thompson contributed 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks.

Thompson returned to the starting lineup after missing Sunday's game against Philadelphia, and he delivered his usual multi-category contributions -- he had at least two tallies in four of the five major categories and had three combined steals-plus-blocks. Thompson's defensive versatility gives him considerable upside, but his minutes and offensive involvement will be important factors to monitor. He has yet to score more than 11 points in any of his three appearances this season.

Robinson finished with 12 points (4-14 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists, a steal and a block across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks.

Robinson cooled off considerably after connecting on five three-pointers in each of his previous three appearances, but some kind of regression was widely expected. Despite the shooting woes, the volume shows Robinson has settled into a steady role in the Pistons' offensive scheme, though his limited contributions outside scoring can expose his fantasy volatility, as they did on Tuesday. One bad game can happen to anyone, and Robinson should keep thriving as a floor-spacing threat for the Pistons even if his shooting numbers fluctuate.

Reed tallied 22 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks.

Reed continues to take advantage of the absence of Jalen Duren (hamstring), leading Detroit in scoring while narrowly missing his second double-double. He has now recorded at least 19 points and nine rebounds in two of his last three games, establishing himself as a valuable temporary fantasy option. However, his workload and production could decline significantly once Duren returns to the starting lineup. In the meantime, he's an excellent stopgap at center.

Anunoby delivered 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 win over the Pistons.

Anunoby struggled with his shot and made just 33.3 percent of his field goals, but he compensated for that with strong contributions in other categories -- not only did he have four combined steals-plus-blocks but also notched at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. Anunoby's defensive production and multi-category contributions provide a useful fantasy foundation even when his perimeter shooting is inconsistent.

Shamet registered 13 points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 win over the Pistons.

Shamet connected on three triples in 28 minutes off the bench, giving New York a useful perimeter scoring option en route to a season-high point total. His playing time was encouraging, and he seems to have a steady role in the backcourt, especially with Jose Alvarado (ankle) sidelined. Shamet's limited contributions outside scoring and three-pointers restrict his fantasy ceiling, so he's more attractive from a fantasy perspective as a three-point specialist better suited to be a waiver pick-up in category-based formats.

Brunson posted 23 points (5-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 13-16 FT), a rebound, seven assists and a block across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 win over the Pistons.

Brunson endured a difficult shooting performance from beyond the arc and missed all five of his attempts, but he made up for it by converting 13 free throws. His seven assists helped maintain his fantasy value, but all things considered, this was a down performance for the star guard. Brunson's substantial offensive responsibilities provide a reliable scoring foundation, so he's a candidate to bounce sooner rather than later.

George registered 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.

George delivered a well-rounded fantasy performance, contributing seven rebounds and seven assists despite struggling from three-point range, and this was a clear bounce-back effort after his 16-point output (5-14 FG) against the Bulls on Monday. His 36-minute workload and 16 field-goal attempts highlight his continued involvement in Boston's offense alongside Jayson Tatum. While his scoring may fluctuate, George's ability to contribute across multiple categories gives him a relatively stable fantasy floor. Even if his scoring numbers are inconsistent, and considering he's not likely to repeat the 38-point performance he had in the opener, it's worth noting that George has established himself as a reliable, consistent scoring weapon for Boston with at least 15 points in each of his four appearances so far.

Walsh delivered 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.

Despite playing just 24 minutes, Walsh set season highs in points and three-pointers made while matching his best rebounding output. Walsh has started every game for Boston this season, but with averages of 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest, his fantasy appeal shouldn't be very high outside of the deepest formats.

White contributed 16 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.

White struggled from deep, making just one of seven three-point attempts, but his seven assists helped offset the inefficient scoring. His role as one of Boston's most important players is pretty much set in stone, but he needs to be more efficient with his outside shot to reach his fantasy ceiling. Through four games this season, White is averaging just 12.5 points per game while shooting 31.8 percent from deep, so there's definitely room for improvement there.

Brown tallied 17 points (5-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Brown reached double figures for the first time this season, though that was more based on pure volume than efficiency. His 17 field-goal attempts highlighted an aggressive offensive approach, although he converted just 29.4 percent of his shots. Brown's 28-minute workload and contributions across multiple categories were encouraging, but his efficiency and role within Brooklyn's crowded backcourt could remain inconsistent, ultimately limiting his fantasy appeal.