Julius Randle posts 20/5/6/2 line vs. Indiana

Randle’s ten field-goal attempts and 13 points were the second-fewest he’s recorded in a game in those categories this season. His assist production was decent, but those rostering Randle likely hoped for more in the final game of the week. More troubling for fantasy managers is the Nets’ upcoming schedule, as they’re one of two teams that play just two games next week.

Randle fell just short of recording his fourth consecutive 20-point performance as got to the free throw line for just two attempts and went 1-for-2 from three-point range. He continued to be extremely efficient from inside the arc and also set a season-high with eight helpers in this one. There were some questions regarding how he would ultimately fit in with Brooklyn’s rebuilding nucleus, but Randle has gotten off to a decent start in his Nets debut, averaging 20.8 points, 7.1 boards, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.1 blocks through nine games. The Nets are back in action with a quick turnaround against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Randle only had a season-low three rebounds in this one despite playing 30 minutes. Still, the 31-year-old forward eclipsed 20 points for the sixth time in his first eight games with the Nets. Brooklyn is off until Saturday when they start a road back-to-back against the Hawks and Mavericks.

Randle has scored 20 or more points in two straight games, but he struggled on Monday. The Nets forward missed multiple shots around the basket and had two critical turnovers as the Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter. The good news for fantasy managers was that Randle finished with his first double-double of the season. He’ll look to be more efficient when the Nets host the Hornets on Wednesday.

Randle will have these inefficient games while stuffing the stat sheet in other areas including the turnovers. It’s part of the deal when you have Randle. His role isn’t going anywhere and his next opportunity to bounce back will be on Sunday against the Pacers.

Randle fouled out late in overtime on Tuesday, but he posted a solid stat line before leaving. That said, he shot 0-of-5 from three and turned the ball over five times. Randle’s had the ball in his hands a lot in Brooklyn’s first four games, which has raised his fantasy ceiling. However, his four turnovers per game are an issue in nine-cat formats.

Randle shot poorly on Sunday, but he posted solid rebounding and assist numbers. Technically speaking, Egor Dëmin is the Nets’ starting point guard. However, Randle has facilitated a lot in the team’s first three games, which is good news for fantasy managers who roster him.

After dropping 33 points in the season opener, Randle wasn’t able to match that mark in this one, though he was still a strong source of buckets. Clearly, he’s going to get a ton of usage this season, which is why he was selected in the sixth round of fantasy drafts this season. Randle can’t be relied on for defensive stats, and the shooting efficiency won’t always be at the level it was in this game, but he should be a consistent producer of points, rebounds and assists.

If Randle’s Nets debut was any indication, the 31-year-old forward might be in line for one of the best statistical seasons of his career. No one else on the Nets scored in double figures besides Randle and Porter Jr., but the two of them combined for 59 points with Randle providing 33 of those. He played 37 minutes and was two rebounds and three assists away from a triple-double. While Randle might not turn the Nets into a winning team, he could turn a lot of fantasy teams into winners if this production keeps up.

After putting up 13 points in Tuesday’s rout of the Hornets, Randle put on a decent showing for the home folks in his first home game as a Net. The move to Brooklyn put the veteran forward on a team unlikely to contend, but it’s a good spot for him to get his numbers. The concern for scorers like Randle in situations like this is that efficiency could suffer. Hopefully, that won’t be the case for him.