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Westbrook contributed 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 loss to the Pelicans.

It was Westbrook's first double-double since Jan. 14, and his 14th of the season. The 37-year-old guard no longer produces at an MVP level, but he's scored in double digits in five straight games, averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 threes, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes.

Achiuwa chipped in 29 points (12-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 loss to the Pelicans.

The 29 points led all scorers on the night, while the 12 boards led all rebounders. Achiuwa has seven double-doubles on the season, with four of them coming in the last eight games. During that stretch, he's averaging 17.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 32.3 minutes while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor.

Bey ended Thursday's 133-123 win over the Kings with 20 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and one rebound in 33 minutes.

While he didn't do much other than score, Bey still supplied 12 or more points for a 12th straight game. Over that stretch, the fifth-year forward is averaging 21.3 points, 5.3 boards, 3.0 assists and 2.8 threes as he puts together a strong first season with the Pelicans.

Allen registered 21 points (6-19 FG, 5-16 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 105-103 loss to the Bulls.

Allen didn't appear to be particularly concerned with capping his opportunities on the offensive end, as he attempted double-digit triples for a third straight game. While he's shooting just 34.1 percent from beyond the arc during this stretch, he's also averaging 22.3 points per game, in large part due to his shot volume. Allen has come off the bench in five straight games for Phoenix and is averaging 21.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes per showing.

Murphy closed with 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 win over Sacramento.

The fifth-year wing has been locked in from long range since missing the first five games after the All-Star break due to a shoulder issue. Over three games since getting back onto the court, Murphy is averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 3.7 threes and 2.0 steals while shooting 47.8 percent (11-for-23) from beyond the arc.

Williamson logged 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 victory over the Kings.

The 23 points led the Pelicans on the night. Williamson has scored at least 20 points in seven straight games around a minor ankle issue that limited him to 11 minutes in a Feb. 28 win over the Jazz, and during those seven contests, the 25-year-old forward is averaging 24.4 points, 5.0 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals.

Yabusele closed with 16 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 105-103 win over the Suns.

Yabusele managed to score 16 points, but it took him 15 attempts from the field to do so. He was also less productive on the glass after recording a double-double in his previous matchup Tuesday against OKC. While this was far from an efficient night, Yabusele continues to see significant usage while the Bulls navigate without Jalen Smith (calf) and Patrick Williams (quadriceps).

Strawther closed Thursday's 120-113 victory over the Lakers with 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes.

The third-year forward has started 11 straight games dating back to Feb. 7, but Strawther's production has been erratic of late as he's scored in single digits in three of the last six. Over that 11-game stretch, he's averaging 12.7 points, 2.6 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.0 minutes. Strawther's role is likely to be reduced when Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) return to action.

Jones ended Thursday's 105-103 victory over the Suns with 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 29 minutes.

With Josh Giddey (ankle) and Matas Buzelis (ankle) sidelined, Jones was effective as a scorer in this one, turning in his best night on the boards since Jan. 20. He continues to look more comfortable while playing a key role in the Chicago rotation, as he's averaging 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists over his last four games.

Murray had 28 points (8-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-113 win over the Lakers.

The 28 points tied Nikola Jokic for the high-water mark on the night. Murray has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and eight of his last nine, averaging 25.3 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 boards, 3.6 threes and 0.9 steals over that stretch.