There are many names to enjoy in a league. Ayo DosunmuIt stands out. This second-round rookie scored 24 points, a record for him. Chicago BullsIn a close victory over the Oklahoma City ThunderMonday night
Dosunmu is a Chicago native, and an Illinois product. He was forced to take on a greater role due to serious injuries. Alex Caruso Lonzo Ball. Not only was his scoring prowess noteworthy last night, but the rookie also led the team in assists with eight.
Dosunmu’s average time as a starter has been 38.8 minutes. This includes 11.4 points and 4.7 rebounds, along with 5.9 assists. Dosunmu can be an fantasy factor in the coming weeks, as he is available in free agency for almost all leagues.
Monday recap
Highlights
Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns:27 points (10-17FG), 9 rebounds and 14 assists
Nikola VucevicChicago Bulls26 points (10-18 FG), 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks
Lowlights
Evan Fournier, New York Knicks:7 points (3-9 FG), 1 rebound, 0 assists
Monday take-out
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The Pelicans’ 64-point victory against the Pacers was the third-most New Orleans has achieved in this area in a single game. The main takeaway from a low-key night with few star performances is how friendly Indiana has become in fantasy matches. Even though Indiana was without several key players, the Pacers were able to feed a hungry New Orleans team. The Pacers have allowed opponents an average of 116.1 points over the last 10 games. This is the fifth worst defensive rating in the league. If you are looking for streaming options, the Pacers could be a good matchup.
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In Indiana, the Pacers have turned to rookies Chris Duarte Duane Washington Jr.The loss to the Pelicans. Washington Jr. scored 21 points, matching his career high of New York’s. He made seven of his 12 3-point attempts and tied him with New York. Quentin GrimesFor the second-most 3-pointers made by a rookie in a game this season.
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Dosunmu was not the only one who played a bigger role on Monday for the Bulls, as he also served as a combo guard Coby WhiteFor Chicago, White filled in the microwave role. White was unable to score in the win, but he has become an important option due to the shots and minutes taken away by Ball and Caruso.
Noteworthy injuries
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Zach LaVineAfter missing several games due to a knee injury, LaVine was able to return to the lineup in Chicago. LaVine was able to handle a full workload, even though his shot didn’t fall. This is a sign of things ahead.
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Due to a knee injury, I missed several weeks of work. Anthony DavisIs listed as likely to play for the Lakers against Nets tonight.
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The Sixers will not have Seth Curry, Danny GreenOr Shake MiltonTonight’s rotation will be against the Pelicans. Tyrese Maxeystreaming should be quite hectic, Matisse ThybulleA shoulder injury could mean that he can play in category or roto leagues with a lot of defensive stats.
Analytics advantage for Tuesday
The Brooklyn NetsIt will be without Kevin Durant Kyrie IrvingThis evening, set up James HardenWith a heliocentric leadership role in the offense against the Lakers. Beyond the bearded one, I am interested streaming and daily fantasy shares. LaMarcus Aldridge Patty Mills, and two of the key waiver additions to consider this week.
Aldridge, Durant and Irving have both seen their usage rate rise to 7.2%. Mills has meanwhile posted a team record of 10.9 3-point attempts in 36 minutes when playing such scenarios.
Discussion on DFS
Richaun Holmes, Sacramento Kings:Holmes has spent a long time in safety and health protocols. He is now back at full workload with the Kings. However, this includes a significant discount on DraftKings. Holmes is a good frontcourt bargain against Boston tonight, with a feasible path of 25 minutes.
Derrick White, San Antonio Spurs:It can be very rewarding to spot bad perimeter defenses when you want to score guards. White is facing Houston’s porous defense, which has allowed White to score the fourth most DraftKings points per games to shooting guards this season.