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Queen closed with 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 118-106 loss to Portland.

The seven dimes represented Queen's best effort in that category since Feb. 4. The rookie center has scored in double digits in four straight games as his usage ticks back up, averaging 12.3 points, 7.0 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that span in 24.0 minutes a contest.

Randle totaled 27 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 loss to the Pistons.

Randle had to step up offensively due to the absence of Anthony Edwards (knee), and the veteran forward responded with a 27-point effort. It was his best scoring output since March 17, when he had 32 points in a win over the Suns. Randle has scored at least 24 points in three of his last four appearances, and he should remain the Timberwolves' No. 1 option on offense as long as Edwards isn't 100 percent healthy.

Dosunmu recorded 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 loss to the Pistons.

Dosunmu has reached the 18-point mark in two straight outings since returning from a two-game absence due to a calf injury, and he continues to embrace a prominent role on offense without Anthony Edwards (knee) and Jaden McDaniels (knee). Dosunmu has surpassed 15 points in seven consecutive games, a prolific stretch in which he's averaging 18.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting an impressive 48.5 percent from three-point range.

Murphy recorded 19 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 118-106 loss to the Trail Blazers.

After missing the prior three games with a right ankle sprain, Murphy rejoined the lineup and delivered solid production. However, his scoring output came on poor efficiency, and Murphy has now converted on 41.5 percent of his field-goal attempts and 31.8 percent of his three-point tries over his last seven games. With Thursday's contest marking the front end of a back-to-back set, Murphy could be a candidate to sit Friday in Sacramento, though the Pelicans have yet to release an injury report for that game.

Thompson ended with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 victory over Minnesota.

Thompson failed to score in double digits for a fourth consecutive game, but his limited role on offense doesn't limit his fantasy potential due to his ability to contribute in other areas. Thompson has had at least one tally in each of the five major categories in seven of his past 11 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.

Fears contributed 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 118-106 loss to Portland.

The teenage rookie led the Pelicans in scoring as he continues to find some success from long range to close out the season. Over 16 games (one start) since the beginning of March, Fears has averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals in 21.9 minutes over that stretch while shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc, a big step up from the 32.4 percent mark he held heading into the All-Star break.

Williams (foot) recorded 12 points (6-7 FG), four rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes Thursday in the Suns' 127-107 loss to the Hornets.

Cleared to play for the first time since March 3 after a month-long absence due to a stress reaction in his left foot, Williams was deployed off the bench but came through with a serviceable line while backing up Oso Ighodaro. Though Ighodaro received 25 minutes, the playing-time split between the two centers could eventually tilt back into Williams' favor once he gets fully ramped back up.

Huerter finished Thursday's 113-108 win over the Timberwolves with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes.

Huerter regularly plays off the bench when Duncan Robinson is available, but the former has been a reliable option even if his minutes rarely go over 25. Huerter has scored in double digits in four of his last five games, and he's drained multiple threes four times over that stretch in which he's averaging 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 44.4 percent from deep.

Robinson posted 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 win over the Timberwolves.

Robinson has been on a tear lately, and this was his seventh straight game with multiple three-pointers made. The eight-year veteran has solidified his position as a starter in the Pistons' backcourt, and his floor-spacing and outside-shooting abilities are vital for the team's offensive scheme. During that impressive seven-game stretch, Robinson is making 47.2 percent of his threes on 7.6 attempts per contest.

Santos tallied 25 points (9-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Santos ended the night tied for the team lead in scoring with Brandin Podziemski. Santos impressed with his efficiency on the offensive end, knocking down 64.3 percent of his attempts from the field after struggling to a 3-for-9 clip Sunday in Denver. The 23-year-old has put up 20 or more points in three of his last four appearances.