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Sims supplied four points (2-2 FG), 11 rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo on a minutes restriction, Sims has been able to hold down a significant role in the frontcourt mix. It looks like head coach Doc Rivers is committed to giving Sims meaningful minutes. The fifth-year big man has averaged 4.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 24.9 minutes per tilt in his last seven games while shooting 88.9 percent from the field.

Knueppel closed Wednesday's 118-89 victory over Boston with 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and one block in 31 minutes.

Knueppel continues to make a strong case for the Rookie of the Year Award. The Hornets are surging and will like their chances of securing a spot in the postseason. Over his last eight games, Knueppel has averaged 21.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 4.1 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per contest.

Diabate finished with nine points (2-4 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 118-89 victory over the Celtics.

Diabate continues to shine as Charlotte's starting center. Meanwhile, rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner has had to settle for a role with minutes in the teens off the bench. With Charlotte eyeing a playoff spot, Diabate's role appears to be locked in.

McCollum racked up 18 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 victory over the Bucks.

The eight dimes matched a season high for McCollum, who's settling into the first unit after beginning his Hawks tenure off the bench. The veteran guard has started five consecutive outings, during which McCollum has averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 27.3 minutes per game.

Anunoby contributed 16 points (6-17 FG, 4-13 3Pt), three rebounds, two blocks and three steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 loss to the Thunder.

This was a fairly typical line for Anunoby, as it showcases how valuable he can be in category fantasy formats. On the season, he's on pace for fourth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 16.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per contest.

Daniels racked up 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 victory over the Bucks.

It was the ninth double-double of the year for Daniels, who swatted a season-high three shots. The fourth-year guard is capable of stuffing the stat sheet on any given night, but he's not consistently prolific. Daniels has averaged 11.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 30.3 minutes per game in his last eight contests, shooting 58.1 percent from the floor.

McConnell registered six points (3-6 FG), three rebounds and five assists over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 loss to the Clippers.

The veteran floor general continues to produce respectable numbers on a per-minute basis, but the Pacers continue to hold back his workload. McConnell has averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per tilt in his last eight games, shooting 58.9 percent from the floor.

Jackson accumulated 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 win over the Pacers.

With Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) out for the Clippers' next two games, Jackson is set to handle the No. 2 center gig behind starter Brook Lopez. The 18 minutes were Jackson's most since he joined the team at the trade deadline, but the big man will still struggle to see enough playing time to warrant streaming attention in most leagues.

Shamet logged 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 loss to the Thunder.

Shamet continues to be a steady presence with the second unit in New York, though his fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 25.0 minutes with 11.9 points, 1.6 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers.

Grant amassed 30 points (11-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-9 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 122-114 victory over the Grizzlies.

Grant turned in his fourth 30-point game of the year and his first since Dec. 14. Over his last six appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per game.