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  • Brandon Ingram SF | TOR

    Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Well-rounded outing in win

    Ingram recorded 24 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 win over the Wizards.

    After shooting 41.7 percent from the field in his previous two appearances, Ingram turned in an efficient performance Saturday and finished as Toronto's second-leading scorer. The veteran swingman contributed across the board and recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists for the ninth time this season. He also chipped in a steal and a block for just the second time this month. Ingram has reached the 20-point mark in four of Toronto's five outings following the All-Star break, averaging 22.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 34.6 minutes per game over that stretch.

  • Luka Doncic PG | LAL

    Lakers' Luka Doncic: Leading scorer Saturday

    Doncic posted 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block over 29 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.

    Doncic put together a strong stat line on his 27th birthday, as he led the Lakers in points while finishing second in assists behind LeBron James (nine). Doncic has played well in each of his last five outings since returning from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. Since his return, he has averaged 30.4 points, 9.0 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.4 minutes per game.

  • Kevin Durant PF | HOU

    Rockets' Kevin Durant: Paces Houston in loss

    Durant contributed 32 points (12-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.

    After dropping 40 points in Thursday's win over Orlando, Durant poured in a game-high 32 points Saturday. In 11 February appearances, he reached the 30-point threshold five times. Although he was efficient from the field Saturday, the superstar struggled from three-point range and has shot just 4-for-18 from downtown over his last two games. On a more positive note, Durant recorded a game-high eight assists and a team-best two blocks, tallying multiple swats for just the second time since Jan. 11.

  • Wizards' Tristan Vukcevic: Strong per-minute production

    Vukcevic finished Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors with 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes.

    Vukcevic continues to put up solid numbers despite playing limited minutes. In five games over the past two weeks, he has offered top-90 value, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 19.0 minutes per game. At this point, it appears as though Washington is going to continue limiting all of its starters, making Vukcevic a borderline hold, especially seeing as though he has missed two of the past seven games.

  • Jaden Hardy SG | WAS

    Wizards' Jaden Hardy: Drops 11 points in loss

    Hardy posted 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) over 20 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors.

    Hardy scored in double figures for a fifth straight appearance, although his peripheral production remains basically nonexistent. In fact, in those five games since joining the Wizards, Hardy has recorded a total of just 11 rebounds, two assists and three combined steals-plus-blocks. At best, managers in deeper formats could consider streaming him in for points and threes.

  • Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly: Modest performance Saturday

    Coulibaly amassed 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors.

    Coulibaly continues to play limited minutes, much like the entire Washington starting five. In fact, all five players who began the game logged fewer than 25 minutes, a theme that, while at least predictable, makes it hard for fantasy managers to trust anyone on the Wizards roster. Unless you are desperate for steals, Coulibaly is best viewed as a streaming option in standard leagues.

  • Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Leaves early with ankle injury

    Williamson won't return to Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a right ankle injury. He finished with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound across 11 minutes.

    Williamson checked out of the contest with 9:33 remaining in the second quarter after suffering the injury. The severity of the ankle issue isn't clear, but the star forward faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Sunday's game against the Clippers. Karlo Matkovic and Derik Queen would be candidates to take on increased minutes if Williamson ends up sitting Sunday.

  • Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Rare double-double in win

    Quickley had 27 points (10-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 victory over the Wizards.

    Quickley recorded just his sixth double-double of the season, taking full advantage of what was certainly a favorable matchup. He has now scored at least 20 points in three of his past four games, averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.5 three-pointers during that span. With Toronto looking to win as many games as possible down the stretch, Quickley should be able to flirt with top-50 value moving forward.

  • Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Struggles again Saturday

    Mamukelashvili provided seven points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 victory over the Wizards.

    Mamukelashvili was limited again, despite the fact that Collin Murray-Boyles was sidelined with an ongoing thumb issue. While it has been mostly a productive season for Mamukelashvili, it appears as though his time as a standard league asset may have come to an end. He should at least remain on the radar, but as we approach the pointy end of the season, his nightly production just isn't cutting it.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Strong two-way performance

    Poeltl chipped in 18 points (7-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 26 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 134-125 victory over Washington.

    Poeltl had arguably his best overall performance of the season, logging at least 26 minutes for the second straight game. The big man has dealt with back issues throughout the campaign, though he finally appears to be healthy. After being dropped in many leagues, and rightfully so, managers should check to see if he is somehow available. While the back could flare up again at any point, now is as good a time as ever to take a chance on a player who has been a proven top-70 asset in the past.

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