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“I think that [last year’s] performance was a bit overrated,” Grousbeck said. "[We were] a finalist and two wins away from winning it, but when you look back, Brooklyn was a tough series, and then we had to go seven games [against the Bucks and Heat] ... We’re not a hands-down team to repeat as Eastern Conference champions. I think we’re a quality team.” He praised team president Brad Stevens’ efforts to improve the roster this offseason, saying he “boiled the ocean ... did everything he could think of to make us better,” and added that Stevens has a “green light” to spend more than $200 million to construct the roster. Grousbeck may think his team is currently “overrated,” but he’s willing to spend freely to justify the expectations.

Avdija has missed Portland’s last three games but will return to take on Washington. Sidy Cissoko should head back to the bench with Avdija back in the starting unit. Cissoko didn’t hold much fantasy upside regardless, but he certainly isn’t worth rostering as a reserve.

Garza missed Boston’s last game and could miss a second in a row. Neemias Queta (illness) is doubtful, so Garza should take on extra minutes if he is available, though he hasn’t produced enough this season to be worth streaming.

Queta has been on the injury report with an illness ahead of Boston’s last few games, but he hasn’t missed any time. However, he is expected to miss this game. Amari Williams started in his place on Saturday even though Queta played, so Williams will have a good chance to return to the starting unit against Atlanta.

Ware has been sidelined for Miami’s last four games but could return to the lineup against Orlando. Nikola Jovic has taken on a larger role with Ware out, and he has been a solid streaming option for fantasy managers. He should remain productive if Ware remains out.

Mitchell has missed the last three games and is in danger of missing a fourth. Kasparas Jakučionis has been starting in his place and will likely remain in that role if Mitchell remains out. He hasn’t been great as a starter, but his minutes have gone up, so he should get an opportunity to produce.

Walker entered the starting lineup for Indiana’s last game, but he isn’t available against Chicago, Ben Sheppard or Bennedict Mathurin will likely fill the spot in the starting lineup. Mathurin would receive a nice boost, but Sheppard won’t be worth streaming regardless.

Powell has been managing a back injury recently, but it has been a couple weeks since he missed a game. If something changes, Dru Smith, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio will take on extra minutes

Murray-Boyles has missed the last four games with a thumb injury, so his inclusion on the injury report isn’t a surprise. His questionable designation for Wednesday’s game against the Heat gives him a chance to suit up. If he remains out, Sandro Mamukelashvili will continue to have a bigger role for the Raptors.

Wagner is set to miss his fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old small forward is listed as out for high left ankle sprain injury management reasons. Anthony Black will continue to start and should be rostered in standard formats until Wagner returns.

Mobley suffered a calf injury in Monday’s game against the Magic. A Tuesday MRI revealed a left calf strain. The 24-year-old center is set to miss the next 1-3 weeks before he’s re-evaluated. Dean Wade should continue to start for Cleveland with Mobley sidelined and every Cavaliers starter should see a boost in usage.