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He did receive stitches to his lower lip and did return -- that explains the low playing time. Tavares is unbelievably long and opponents are really having a tough time getting shots off against him. On the offensive side, his free throw stroke looks improved, making a respectable 7-of-9 in Las Vegas. If Dwight Howard misses time at any point, we might see the 7'3" big man block some shots during the regular season.

After failing to score at all during the first half, Dëmin knocked down three three-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter. Of course, the outcome was no longer in doubt by that point, with the Clippers winning by a 126-89 final score, but Dëmin has made encouraging strides as a shooter. The rookie entered Sunday’s game averaging 2.4 three-pointers per game while knocking down 40 percent of his attempts. The percentage will take a hit after Dëmin shot 3-of-10 on Sunday, but managers who are rostering him should be pleased with the overall development.

Dunn sprained his ankle late in the second quarter of Sunday’s blowout victory, heading back to the locker room to receive treatment. While he remained in uniform and was not declared done for the night, the Clippers’ guard did not play during the second half. Given the nature of the game, there was no need to risk putting Dunn back in. Kobe Sanders started the third quarter, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes.

While Miller may not be on the radar for most fantasy managers, his consistent production has earned him a spot in the rotation. The third-year wing has reached double figures in seven straight and eight of his last nine appearances, the most productive stretch of his career to date. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Miller has been a top-75 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Clippers’ three-game Week 15 schedule isn’t great, but he may be worth a look in deep leagues, especially if Kris Dunn (ankle) is limited or has to miss a game.

Harden’s perfect night at the foul line pumped up the points tally, with the overall production being solid. More problematic than the 3-of-8 shooting from the field were the five turnovers, as The Beard has been responsible for 18 over his last three games. While that isn’t an issue for managers competing in eight-cat formats or punting turnovers, it would be nice for Harden to clean up that category during the Clippers’ three-game Week 15.

Leonard is still on a minutes restriction, and he played the first few minutes of the fourth quarter to hit his threshold before checking out for the night. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Clippers’ forward provided good value while on the court, and that’s usually the case for Leonard, regardless of any restrictions he may be under. The Clippers play three games in Week 15, and a Sunday/Monday back-to-back caps it. As a result, this could be a two-game week for Leonard, depending on how his playing time is managed.

Allen was in the starting lineup for the first time since the Suns’ January 15 loss to the Pistons, stepping in for the injured Devin Booker (ankle). Like that last start, he didn’t get cheated on the shot attempts on Sunday. Unfortunately, Allen shot 1-of-11 from beyond the arc, with a 9-of-10 night at the foul line boosting his points tally. Booker will be re-evaluated in one week, so Allen will get a few more starts during the Suns’ four-game Week 15.

With no Devin Booker or Jalen Green, Brooks had to shoulder more of the offensive workload for the Suns on Sunday. He had a good night, shooting just under 50 percent from the field and recording a complete stat line without any turnovers. Over the past two weeks, Brooks has shot 34.4 percent from the field, and that has put a dent in his fantasy value. While he’s ranked outside the top-100, Booker being out for at least one week makes Brooks worth a look in 12-team leagues.

After totaling 13 points on 5-of-18 shooting in the prior two games, Jaquez ended Miami’s five-game road trip on a positive note. After scoring 20 points or more in two games last season, he’s up to 12 just past the halfway point of the 2025-26 campaign. And with Tyler Herro (ribs) out, Jaquez is one of the Heat players who boasts a higher fantasy ceiling due to the increased opportunities to contribute offensively.