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Curry’s 15th NBA season came to a disappointing end, even though he led the Warriors in scoring. Six turnovers countered the shooting percentages, and the Warriors committed 16. Looking ahead to next season, Curry is one of the few “sure things” on the roster. Beginning the 2023-24 campaign with a Yahoo ADP of 6.7, he ranked within the top 20 in 8-cat formats and the top 25 in 9-cat. Whether or not Curry is worthy of being selected with a top-10 pick in drafts will depend partially on what the Warriors’ overall roster looks like.

Spencer did well in his 18 minutes on the floor against Phoenix. He shot well and was particularly productive from the three-point line, while also finishing as one of Memphis’ best facilitators on the evening. The second-year guard has proven this season to be a productive player from a fantasy standpoint. Should he find a larger role in Year 3, he could potentially blossom into a must-roster player.

Green’s streak of 20-point performances grew to five games on Monday, with efficient shooting both inside and outside the arc leading him to finish as the Suns’ second-leading scorer. The athletic scoring guard likely could have seen even greater numbers if not for the Suns taking a sizable lead in the fourth quarter, which would leave him on the bench for the entire final frame. Still, Green walks away with solid production and a low minutes total before Tuesday’s second game of a back-to-back against Orlando.

Gillespie struggled with his shooting again on Monday. He’s shooting 8-of-35 from the field over the last three games, while going 5-of-26 from beyond the arc over that same period. Yet, the former Villanova Wildcat made up for his shooting struggles by impressing as a passer against the Grizzlies; he reached double figures in assists for the first time in March to tally his third double-double of the season. Getting back on track as a three-point shooter would give a huge boost to Gillespie’s fantasy production. He’ll have a chance to land strong numbers on Tuesday against the Magic.

Booker was highly productive on Monday en route to Phoenix’s second win in as many games. His seventh 30-plus-point performance of March came in just 26 minutes of game action, as the Suns opened up a big fourth-quarter lead that allowed Booker to sit the entire final quarter. While the lack of high minutes limited his overall production, fantasy managers still have to come away from Monday’s game pleased with Booker’s contributions. He’ll look to end the month on a high note against the Magic on Tuesday.

With no Neemias Queta (thumb), the Celtics turned to Garza to man the middle in Atlanta. And he had a good night, recording his second 20-point game in less than two weeks. Garza, who played 28 minutes, was also responsible for nine rebounds in the 112-102 defeat. Boston does not have another back-to-back this week, which should bode well for Queta’s availability. And that limits Garza’s fantasy value.

Monday’s performance from Brown was not his most efficient, as he finished with low percentages and six turnovers. However, the Celtics’ star finished one assist shy of a triple-double, which would have been his fourth of the season. Brown and the other Celtics will receive a welcome boost on Wednesday when Jayson Tatum returns after taking an injury management night in Atlanta.

Back in the Celtics’ lineup after missing Sunday’s win over the Hornets, White had a tough night shooting the basketball in Atlanta. He made one of his six attempts from three and was not much better from two, shooting 2-of-6. However, as has been the case throughout the season, White found other ways to add value. The Celtics’ guard finished with a complete stat line, helping lessen the impact of the poor shooting. Over the last two weeks, White has been shooting 33.8 percent from the field, which is low for a player of his caliber. The Celtics play three more games in Week 23, starting with the Heat on Wednesday.

For most perimeter players, shooting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc is not a big deal. That isn’t the case for Daniels, who entered Monday shooting a career-low 15.5 percent from three. However, he may be trending in the right direction. Over his last five games, Daniels has made six of his 13 attempts, an excellent percentage for a player who has struggled as much as he has. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and this was an encouraging start to Week 23 for Daniels.

Four Hawks starters, including Alexander-Walker, finished Monday’s victory with at least five assists. He didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, shooting 3-of-8 from two, but the rebounds, assists and three-pointers may have helped minimize the sting for some fantasy managers. Over the past two weeks, Alexander-Walker has shot 50.5 percent from the field, so Monday’s performance should not cause much concern.

Johnson has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, with two being of the points/assists variety. The Hawks’ star hit double digits in points and rebounds on Monday and was one of four starters to record at least five assists. The ball was moving well, especially in the third quarter, when the Hawks outscored the Celtics by a 36-22 margin. Johnson will have two more opportunities to put up numbers in Week 23, starting with the Magic on Wednesday.