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Joe started on Friday but was one of many Thunder players to struggle. He went without a made three-pointer for the first time since January 9 against Memphis, and wasn’t able to make much of an impact in any other area. Joe will almost certainly have better games moving forward as one of the NBA’s premier three-point specialists, but when he’s not making shots, his final lines can look a lot like Friday’s.

Coming off a 38-point performance in the Warriors’ loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, Curry dropped 26 points in the victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday. With Jimmy Butler III (knee) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) both sidelined, Curry is content to carry the Warriors offense in the meantime. The 37-year-old point guard could be in for a big second half of the season if his current usage holds. Golden State has three games in the upcoming week, starting with a rematch with the Timberwolves on Monday.

Added to the Clippers’ injury report on Sunday afternoon, Washington’s absence does not affect the rotation or fantasy basketball.

The Suns won’t have Devin Booker (ankle) for at least one week, which opens up a spot in the starting lineup. The void will be filled by Allen, who is worth rostering whenever he gets the chance to start. The Suns are also without Jalen Green (hamstring), so Jordan Goodwin’s role off the bench grows in importance.

Upgraded to probable earlier Sunday, Wiggins is officially available for Sunday’s game. The Heat will stick with their starting five of Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson and Kasparas Jakučionis.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Leonard got through his pregame routine without issue and will play. He was limited to 25 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Lakers, and the Clippers’ forward may be under a similar restriction on Sunday. Kobe Sanders will get solid minutes off the bench, but the rookie does not need to be rostered in redraft leagues.

Powell is good to go after being listed as probable earlier Sunday. He will once again take on a marquee role within the Heat starting lineup as the team continues to play without Tyler Herro (ribs).

Aaron Wiggins is back after a two-game absence, but he will come off the bench. JayWill is the fifth starter for Sunday’s game, with Isaiah Joe moving to the bench. Williams isn’t a great streaming option here, as SGA and Holmgren are available.

Green will sit out Sunday’s game after being pulled from Friday’s loss to the Hawks for injury management reasons. With Devin Booker (ankle) also out, the Suns will have to rely even more on Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin.

Jakučionis left Saturday’s win over the Jazz after taking an elbow to the face in the fourth quarter. While the play look a lot worse than it actually was, Jakučionis only suffered a facial contusion. With Davion Mitchell ruled out Sunday, he could be in line for some extra minutes against the Suns.

McLaughlin is available, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to be a factor in fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.