The NBA action over the weekend was intense, with 15 games providing plenty of storylines to dissect. Let’s dive into some of the most notable performances and developments.
In Paris, the Indiana Pacers bounced back from their previous loss with a dominant 136-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Tyrese Haliburton led the charge with 28 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in just 28 minutes. Andrew Nembhard continued his solid play with 15 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, though I’m not convinced he’s a must-roster player in standard leagues.
The Golden State Warriors are becoming increasingly difficult to figure out. With Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green sidelined, Steve Kerr’s rotations were unpredictable. Trayce Jackson-Davis saw only 14 minutes, making it hard to justify holding onto in most formats. The flavour of the month seems to be Brandin Podziemski, who put up 17 points, three rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 28 minutes.
Injury Updates Shake Up Rotations
Several teams are dealing with significant injuries that are impacting their rotations. The Atlanta Hawks will be without Trae Young for their upcoming game, while De’Andre Hunter is questionable. This could open up opportunities for players like Dejounte Murray and Bogdan Bogdanovic to see increased usage.
The Utah Jazz continue to be a source of frustration for fantasy managers. With John Collins questionable due to illness and Walker Kessler’s status up in the air, the frontcourt rotation remains uncertain. Jordan Clarkson, who was thought to be out long-term with a torn plantar fascia, is now listed as questionable for their next game.
These injury situations are fluid, so it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest updates and be ready to adjust your lineups accordingly.
For more insights and a deeper dive into these topics and more, tune into the Locked On Fantasy Basketball podcast.
Other Topics in Today’s Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast:
• Victor Wembanyama’s solid performance despite Spurs’ loss
• LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead Lakers to victory over Warriors
• Nikola Vucevic’s surprising defensive stats for the Bulls
• James Harden’s 40-point outburst for the Clippers
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s continued brilliance for the Thunder
