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  • Kawhi Leonard SF | LAC

    Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Scores team-high 27 points

    Leonard recorded 27 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 victory over the Raptors.

    Leonard carried the Clippers offensively in this comfortable win over the Raptors, and the veteran forward continues to strengthen his role as the team's No. 1 weapon on offense by a wide margin. He's on a sizzling role of 11 straight games with at least 25 points, and there's a strong argument to consider Leonard one of the most reliable forwards in fantasy right now. He's averaging 30.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in that 11-game stretch.

  • Maxi Kleber C | LAL

    Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Sees 11 minutes in win

    Kleber recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 victory over Indiana.

    With Deandre Ayton (back) sidelined Wednesday, Kleber was able to log his first appearance off the bench since March 8. Kleber had missed some time earlier this month due to a back strain, but he didn't play in a coach's decision in the Lakers' previous game Monday in Detroit before entering the rotation Wednesday.

  • Kings' DaQuan Jeffries: Finds opportunity with Sacramento

    Jeffries agreed Thursday with the Kings on a 10-day hardship contract, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

    With the Kings having ruled out four players for the season and three more already ruled out for Thursday's game in Orlando, the NBA granted the team a temporary extra roster spot that will be used on Jeffries. The 28-year-old appeared in 47 games for the Hornets in 2024-25 but has spent the entire 2025-26 campaign thus far with the Kings' G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. Over his 35 appearances for Stockton, Jeffries has averaged 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 three-pointers, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 32.0 minutes per game.

  • Darius Garland PG | LAC

    Clippers' Darius Garland: Goes for 24 points

    Garland finished with 24 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 win over Toronto.

    Garland has been slightly inconsistent of late, but the floor general seems to be finding his footing in Los Angeles while learning how to play with Kawhi Leonard. Garland has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last nine outings dating back to March 7, a stretch in which he's averaging a loaded line of 23.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

  • Scottie Barnes PF | TOR

    Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Comes close to triple-double

    Barnes accumulated nine points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, 12 assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers.

    Barnes had a rough showing offensively but thrived as a playmaker while leaving his usual imprint on the defensive end of the court. Barnes has been everywhere for the Raptors and can contribute in several ways. The All-Star forward has had double-digit assists in back-to-back games, averaging 15.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game over his last 10 appearances.

  • Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Scores 23 points in return

    Mathurin (toe) chipped in 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 win over the Raptors.

    After four straight absences due to the right toe injury, Mathurin returned to action in his usual sixth-man role and delivered a strong performance to help the Clippers improve to 37-36 on the season. Since joining L.A. at the trade deadline, Mathurin has averaged 20.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes.

  • RJ Barrett SG | TOR

    Raptors' RJ Barrett: Struggles with shot in loss

    Barrett chipped in 12 points (5-19 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers.

    Barrett was heavily involved on offense, but the fact that he scored 12 points while attempting 19 field goals tells you all you need to know about his struggles. Barrett's prominent role on the Raptors' offensive scheme won't change any time soon, and he certainly won't see a diminished role for one subpar outing. The star forward is averaging 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 53.9 percent from the floor over his last 10 games, so there's a high chance this was nothing more than an off night for the seven-year veteran.

  • Isaac Okoro SF | CHI

    Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Delivers 13 points in return

    Okoro (knee) posted 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 157-137 loss to the 76ers.

    Despite starting in each of his previous 55 appearances this season, Okoro came off the bench after he had missed the Bulls' previous seven games due to right patellofemoral pain syndrome. The Bulls may have deployed Okoro on the second unit in an effort to manage his playing time, but after the 25-year-old's knee appeared to hold up well during Wednesday's contest, he could be cleared to rejoin the starting five in the team's next game Friday in Oklahoma City.

  • Brandon Ingram SF | TOR

    Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Scores 18, fills stat sheet

    Ingram ended with 18 points (8-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers.

    Ingram returned from a one-game absence due to a heel injury that kept him out Monday against the Jazz, and he posted his usual numbers while showing he can get involved in other areas. Ingram has scored at least 18 points in six of his last seven appearances, averaging 21.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game over that stretch.

  • Tyrese Proctor PG | CLE

    Cavaliers' Tyrese Proctor: Scoreless in six minutes

    Proctor racked up zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and two steals across six minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to the Heat.

    Proctor had missed eight straight games from March 8 through March 21 due to a right quadriceps strain, but he was cleared to play in advance of Tuesday's 136-131 win over the Magic. He wasn't used in that contest, but the Cavaliers were able to open up a small role in the rotation for Proctor on Wednesday while Jarrett Allen (knee), Craig Porter (groin), Max Strus (foot), Jaylon Tyson (toe) and Dean Wade (ankle) were sidelined. The Cavaliers should get at least one of those players back for Friday's game against the Heat, so Proctor will likely be in danger of falling back outside of the rotation.

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