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  • Norman Powell SG | MIA

    Heat's Norman Powell: Scores 17 in return to lineup

    Powell provided 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 loss to the Hornets.

    Powell started for the first time since Feb. 26, but his performance wasn't on par with what he's done most of the season. Powell has failed to reach the 20-point mark in three of his last six outings since the All-Star break and is shooting just 29.7 percent from three in that span, so his numbers are trending in the wrong direction. He missed seven games in that span due to a groin injury, however, so there's a chance he's simply not 100 percent healthy yet.

  • Tyler Herro PG | MIA

    Heat's Tyler Herro: Comes close to double-double

    Herro notched 20 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 loss to the Hornets.

    Herro was coming off a 10-point performance in the loss to the Magic on March 14, but he bounced back here while also shooting the ball a bit better. The 10-point dud was just a bump on the road for Herro, who has reached the 20-point mark in five of his last six games while shooting 46.2 percent from deep in that range. The star guard should remain a key contributor for Miami as long as he stays healthy.

  • Keshad Johnson SF | MIA

    Heat's Keshad Johnson: Scores season-high 15 points

    Johnson totaled 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 loss to the Hornets.

    Johnson filled the stat sheet in this blowout loss, and he made the most of his minutes out there, as this was just the second time -- and first since late November -- in which he logged at least 20 minutes. Even though Johnson can post decent numbers from time to time, the uncertainty of his role limits his upside in most formats, leaving him as a streaming alternative and not much else.

  • Kon Knueppel SF | CHA

    Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Scores 22 points in win

    Knueppel had 22 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 victory over Miami.

    Knueppel didn't have his best shooting performance from deep, but the rookie has shown he's more than just a spot-up shooter and has found ways to remain relevant on offense. Knueppel has drained multiple threes in seven games in a row while reaching the 20-point mark five times over that stretch. In those seven contests, the former Duke star is averaging 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 44.8 percent from three-point range.

  • Coby White PG | CHA

    Hornets' Coby White: Puts up 24 points off bench

    White supplied 24 points (8-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 win over the Heat.

    White seems to have settled into a steady bench role with the Hornets, as he's logged at least 20 minutes with the second unit in six of his last seven appearances since the trade and after overcoming a nagging calf problem. He's averaging 15.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game over that span, and while those aren't eye-popping numbers, they're certainly solid contributions considering he's averaging 20.6 minutes per game over that stretch.

  • Brandon Miller SG | CHA

    Hornets' Brandon Miller: Shooting woes continue

    Miller finished with 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 win over the Heat.

    Even though Miller posted a better line than the six-point dud he delivered in the loss to the Spurs on Saturday, it was still an underwhelming effort from the star wing. Miller has failed to reach the 20-point mark in five of his eight appearances in March, but the shooting woes are a new issue, as he's shooting 43.1 percent from the floor and 42.6 percent from three in that span. Over the last two games, though, that number has plummeted to 27.6 percent overall. Miller should eventually bounce back, so fantasy managers shouldn't be overly worried by his recent drop in efficiency.

  • Bobby Portis PF | MIL

    Bucks' Bobby Portis: Comes close to double-double

    Portis registered 19 points (8-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

    Portis is expected to continue playing off the bench even if Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains sidelined, as the veteran big man has proven to be very effective as a second-unit member. Portis has scored in double digits in his last 12 games, a span in which he's averaging 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 24.3 minutes per game off the bench.

  • Ryan Rollins SG | MIL

    Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 19 points in loss

    Rollins totaled 19 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to Cleveland.

    Rollins was a late addition to the injury report before Tuesday's game, but he suited up and was one of the Bucks' top performers. This was his eighth consecutive game putting up double-digit points, a span in which he's averaging 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists. He's one of the players who should be in line for an uptick in his usage rate as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains sidelined.

  • Kevin Porter PG | MIL

    Bucks' Kevin Porter: Posts double-double in loss

    Porter racked up 25 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

    Porter made his presence felt on both ends of the court Tuesday, notching his first double-double since Feb. 27 and his best scoring output since Feb. 24. The two blocks were also his best output since the All-Star break, though Porter isn't known for his defensive prowess. The sixth-year veteran, who should be in line for more minutes and a bigger role offensively due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), is averaging 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game since the break.

  • Sam Merrill SG | CLE

    Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Efficient shooting performance

    Merrill notched 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 win over the Bucks.

    Merrill is expected to have a secondary role on offense in most games, but he was remarkably efficient in this win and was one of four Cleveland players who scored at least 17 points. Merrill was making his return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but since Jarrett Allen (knee) remains sidelined, Merrill has kept his place in the starting unit. The six-year veteran has started in each of his last eight appearances while averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 33.9 percent from deep.

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