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Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Hayes has been ruled out, leaving an opening in the starting lineup. Alec Burks will likely be the next man up, with Cade Cunningham sliding over into the point guard role. That would boost his fantasy value considerably, which Marcus Sasser could see more time off the bench.

Reed’s production was well distributed on Monday. He shot the ball well to finish as one of Detroit’s leading scorers and was the only one to reach the 20-point mark. He also led the team in blocked shots, hit a three-pointer, and attacked the glass hard to secure a double-double. Despite coming in a loss, Reed was productive on Monday and has fared well as a starter this season. Should he remain in the starting unit going forward, he may be able to help fantasy managers during the final week of the fantasy season.

Green was superb from beyond the arc on Monday, with his individual production there amounting to almost a third of his team’s production from distance. The veteran forward also chipped in on the glass and collected a couple of steals during his 30 minutes of game action. Green has now made multiple three-pointers in three straight games. However, he isn’t someone fantasy managers should be looking to add for impact during Championship Week.

Jenkins continues to play well as a starter. His numbers didn’t jump off the page on Monday, but he still reached double figures in scoring and was one of the Pistons’ best facilitators against a tough OKC defense. The five turnovers stand out, but otherwise, Jenkins put forth a solid performance on Monday in the loss. He remains a solid streaming option in the final week of the fantasy basketball season.

Mitchell played his role well on Monday as a supplementary piece. He made shots when given the opportunity, took advantage of his trips to the charity stripe, and made plays on both ends of the floor. He finished as the team’s second leading scorer on the night despite a fairly unspectacular final line. Mitchell’s next chance to produce will come on Thursday against the Lakers.

Holmgren fouled out of Monday’s contest, but not before coming within arm’s reach of a double-double. The third-year center didn’t look to score much but made over half his shots, and defensively, he showed up with four stocks on the evening. Holmgren has had better games throughout the season, but Monday’s performance was solid from a fantasy standpoint. His final line could have looked better if not for the foul issues that cut his night short.

SGA increased his scoring throughout each quarter on Monday before reaching overtime. Notably, he tallied 13 points in the final frame to help lead the Thunder back from a late seven-point deficit before forcing overtime and ultimately earning the win in the extra period. The reigning MVP has been nothing short of spectacular this season. With his heroics on Monday, he’s showing up with some of his best production to begin Championship Week in fantasy leagues.

Despite not shooting the ball well, Reaves got to the line consistently, neared the 20-point mark, and finished as one of the Lakers’ best scorers on the evening. The versatile combo guard struggled with five turnovers, as well, but made up for his miscues by nearly reaching double figures in assists. Monday wasn’t one of Reaves’ best games, but it could be one that fantasy managers end up being satisfied with.

James upped his production on Monday in the absence of Luka Dončić, who missed the contest to serve a one-game suspension. In doing so, he led the Lakers in scoring, rebounding, and assists in his 33 minutes of action. James has mostly taken a back seat recently when the Lakers have operated at full health. However, it’s impressive that he can still flip the switch in Year 23 to deliver what is required of him in any given situation. He’ll have a chance to land another big performance on Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

The majority of Carrington’s offensive production on Monday came from facilitating. Although he impressed by logging a team-high in assists, he also turned the ball over four times in his 28 minutes on the floor. Carrington hardly looked to score in this game and finished in single digits as a scorer for the first time in two weeks, snapping a seven-game streak of double-digit scoring performances. He’ll face the Sixers on Wednesday with a chance to bounce back as a scorer.

Out of the lineup since suffering a fractured left hand in a February 21 game against the Magic, Brooks will make his return in Tuesday’s rematch. He has started all 50 games that he has appeared in this season, so the veteran wing is likely to take on that role immediately, even if there’s a minutes limit attached. Royce O’Neale, who finished Monday’s win over the Grizzlies with nine points, four rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers, may be the odd man out of the Suns’ lineup.