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Tari Eason

HOU Forward #17

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Tari Eason (ankle) finished Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers with six points (2-of-4 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.

Eason played 16 minutes before spraining his right ankle and leaving Friday’s game with just over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. Replaced in the lineup by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets’ forward was declared done for the night early in the fourth quarter. While Eason can be a valuable category league option, the inability to stay healthy has been an issue. The Rockets end their Week 12 schedule in Sacramento on Sunday.
Kevin Durant

HOU Forward #7

Kevin Durant had 30 points (11-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Friday.

After hitting the game-winner in Monday’s game against the Suns, Durant has played well in two games against the Trail Blazers, but the Rockets have lost each matchup. The 37-year-old small forward has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games. Durant is 16th-overall in per game value over the last two weeks. The Rockets close out the week against the Kings Sunday.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija had 20 points (5-of-15 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the Rockets on Friday.

Avdija was just 5-of-15 from the field in this one, but made all eight of his free throws on his way to 20 points. The 25-year-old small forward has scored at least 20 points in nine of his last 10 games. Avdija is providing fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. While his rebounds were down Friday, he’s still a threat to have a triple-double against the Knicks Sunday.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe had 20 points (8-of-22 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers against the Rockets on Friday.

Sharpe wasn’t very efficient with 20 points on 22 field goal attempts, but he also pulled down eight rebounds and had five assists without turning the over the ball over. The 22-year-old shooting guard has had at least 20 points in four of his last five games. Sharpe has provided just 15th-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll have one more chance to put up points this week Sunday against the Knicks.
Toumani Camara

POR Forward #33

Toumani Camara had 25 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in the Trail Blazers’ 111-105 victory over the Rockets on Friday.

Camara is averaging 12.8 points per game this year and had had at least 20 points in just one of his last six games entering play Friday. He wasted no time dropping 16 points in the first quarter. The 25-year-old small forward went off for a career-high 25 points on 16 attempts, including five made threes. Camara has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Trail Blazers close out the week against the Knicks on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook

SAC Guard #18

Russell Westbrook recorded 13 points (6-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Warriors.
Zach LaVine

SAC Guard #8

Zach LaVine tallied 15 points (7-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Warriors.

LaVine’s 6-of-8 night from inside the arc was countered by a 1-of-7 outside of it. Friday’s game was his second in the starting lineup since returning from a sprained ankle. With the Kings not showing signs of being able to climb out of the hole that they’ve dug themselves, this is a team to watch in the lead-up to the February trade deadline. LaVine’s name has been mentioned in rumors, and fantasy managers should hope for a change of scenery to ensure that he’s relevant during the playoff weeks.
DeMar DeRozan

SAC Guard-Forward #10

DeMar DeRozan accounted for 24 points (10-of-19 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Warriors.

For the first time since December 21 and 23, DeRozan has scored 20 points or more in back-to-back games. The decreased scoring output and percentages have the veteran wing outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. DeRozan’s season-long value remains high, but he’s one of the players on the Kings’ roster worth watching as the trade deadline approaches. The Kings end Week 12 at home against the Rockets on Sunday.
Jimmy Butler

GSW Forward #10

Jimmy Butler III tallied 15 points (6-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds and six assists in Friday’s win over the Kings.

Having recorded back-to-back 20-point games for the first time since mid-December, Butler could not extend that run to three on Friday. While the rebounds and assists were solid, this is part of the issue for fantasy managers. While capable of doing a lot more, many nights feel as if he hasn’t done much more than what’s required. The fantasy ranking may be good, but one can’t blame managers for lamenting what they’re missing on most nights regarding Butler’s production.
De'Anthony Melton

GSW Guard #8

De’Anthony Melton recorded 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one assist and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Kings.

A big part of Melton’s fantasy appeal is his ability to record complete stat lines. That didn’t happen on Friday, but the Warriors’ guard had one of his best offensive performances of the season. The 19 points were three shy of his season-high, which was recorded on Wednesday against the Bucks. Melton has been a safe bet for assists and defensive stats in the past, so there isn’t too much need for concern following Friday’s lack of numbers in those categories. And he played 19 minutes; if Melton can consistently get closer to 25 minutes, he can be a game-changer down the stretch in fantasy leagues.