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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at San Antonio Spurs
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NBA: Sacramento Kings at Boston Celtics
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Pritchard shined in Boston’s close win over Sacramento, and there’s no shortage of deep-league options as Week 23 draws to a close.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards
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In addition to Kispert, others stepped up as injury replacements on Tuesday.
NBA: Miami Heat at Washington Wizards
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NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
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In many fantasy leagues, Week 23 means one thing: championship week.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets
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NBA: Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers
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NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets
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Week 22 is semifinal week in many fantasy leagues, and most of the NBA is scheduled to play four games.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers
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NBA: Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves
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McDaniels, Vasilije Micic, and Justin Champagnie are a few players who stepped up on Tuesday.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
Basketball Pickups: Sam Hauser lights up the Wizards
The shorthanded Celtics saw multiple players step up in Sunday’s blowout victory.
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In many fantasy leagues, Week 21 marks the beginning of the playoffs, and there are some significant storylines to be mindful of.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors
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NBA: Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers
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Tuesday’s game was Houston’s first since Alperen Sengun went down with an ankle injury likely to end his season.
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Powell, GG Jackson, and Corey Kispert were a few of Sunday’s worthwhile pickups.
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NBA: Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers
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Banton, Kris Murray, and Amen Thompson are among the low-rostered players who stepped up on Friday.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers
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NBA: New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers
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NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets
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NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves
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NBA: Miami Heat at Sacramento Kings
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Jaquez, Caleb Martin, and Delon Wright all provided tangible fantasy value in Monday’s win over Sacramento.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
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O’Neale is the rare buyout market player who can offer tangible fantasy value in his new home.
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