Colin Castleton scores 15 points vs. Miami

The last few games had been rough for Reaves, but he was able to get back on track in this one. The turnovers still weren’t great, and he now has 24 over his last four outings. However, he was far more efficient as a scorer, which helped the Lakers secure a second win in as many days. Reaves has been a high-level second option behind Luka Dončić this season, though the turnovers need to be cleaned up for him to match his production from last year.

It has been an unreal start to the season for Dončić, and Monday’s performance was just another chapter. He has scored at least 35 points and knocked down at least six three-pointers in each of his last five appearances, while going for at least 40 in four of those outings. The one game he didn’t score 40, he had 37, which was also the only game during this stretch where he shot below 50 percent from the floor. Dončić set a new season high for assists in this game as well. He has been an elite offensive engine, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Kings on Wednesday.

Kessler has finally started dominating the glass. He has recorded three straight double-doubles and has at least 15 points and 15 rebounds in each of his last two outings. Kessler has been exactly what the Lakers have needed, and it has worked out well for fantasy managers as well. With Luka Dončić running the offense, Kessler should continue to be a fantasy star.

While Mitchell had a spectacular game, volume was an issue. He didn’t miss a shot from the floor, but he only took five shots. Mitchell has had an excellent start to the year, but his lack of shot attempts prevented him from having a better night. However, he continues to dish out the dimes at a high rate, which has been the driving factor behind his top-75 value to start this season.

Thompson has shrugged off a slow start to the season and is starting to figure things out. Over the last two games, he has averaged 22 points and 5.5 triples per game while shooting at least 60 percent from the floor. Thompson likely won’t stay this hot, but he’ll have his hot streaks throughout the year. He’ll look to keep it going against the Clippers on Wednesday.

Giannis wasn’t able to match his production from Friday’s big win, but he was still able to score at least 30 points for the fourth time in seven games this year. Of course, free throws continue to be an issue, but Giannis is too good in other categories for it to matter much. Miami’s two-game winning streak is over, and they’ll need Giannis to continue to dominate to get back on track as their five-game west coast road trip continues on Wednesday.

Johnson checked out of this game with 1:08 remaining after appearing to tweak something in his left leg. Head coach David Adelman didn’t have an update after the game, so there isn’t any conclusion to draw at this point, other than Johnson could be hurt and miss time. If that happens, Trevon Brazile or Alpha Diallo will likely step into a starting role in place of Johnson.

Jokić simply hasn’t been as effective this season. It’s early, and he’ll turn it around, but he just hasn’t been the same player. However, that isn’t true in fantasy basketball. He has made up for a dip in points, rebounds, assists and field goal percentage with a bump in steals, blocks and free throw percentage. Frankly, none of that is sustainable. All of it will likely regulate, with Jokić still ending up as one of the best players in fantasy basketball. Just be patient. He’ll look to stuff the stat sheet against the Raptors on Wednesday.

Markkanen’s 22 points were a game-high, though the Jazz still lost by 22 to the Spurs. He bounced back nicely after scoring just 13 points on 14 attempts in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. Markkanen and the Jazz have three more games this week with their next matchup against the Pelicans on the road Wednesday.