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Wallace left Sunday’s loss to the Raptors due to what was described as a sore groin, but he’s on the injury report for Tuesday due to a sore left hip. With Ajay Mitchell (abdominals) already out, Aaron Wiggins would be the most likely starter if Wallace can’t play against New Orleans.

Dort had 12 points and eight rebounds, but he’ll make headlines for getting into an altercation with the Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears late in Tuesday’s game. Dort, seemingly out of nowhere following a loose ball that went out of bounds, grabbed Fears’ jersey and wouldn’t let go until the two were separated by teammates. It’s unclear if Dort will face any disciplinary action from the league for his actions.

Rollins has struggled recently, but he has able to get on track offensively over their last two games. This was his second straight game with at least 20 points and his highest-scoring game since Jan. 2, when he scored 29 points in a win over Charlotte. A lot has changed since then, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) both facing extended absences. Rollins should continue to be a focal point for the Bucks, which should lead to more strong performances like this one.

Williamson has now recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. Three games in a row with at least 10 rebounds is tied for the longest stretch of his career with the other instance being the first three games of the 2021 season. Zion has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans are off until Friday, when they take on the Grizzlies.

Portis entered the starting lineup for this game, and if he remains there, fantasy managers should enjoy a long stretch of strong production. He fell two assists shy of a triple-double but still recorded his first double-double in nearly three weeks. Portis is currently rostered in just 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) set to miss an extended period of time, Portis should be considered a must-roster player as long as he’s starting.

Holmgren did most of his damage Tuesday in the third quarter, when he had 14 points and seven rebounds. He also had a huge impact on the defensive end with five blocks. Holmgren is holding opponents to 49.3 percent field goal percentage at the rim this year, the lowest mark in the NBA. He’s provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Thunder are off until Thursday, when they take on the Timberwolves.

Gilgeous-Alexander has a reputation for getting a friendly whistle at times and Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans was one of those times. The 27-year-old point guard had 29 points with 13 of those coming from the free throw line. It’s the fifth time he’s made at least 10 free throws in a game this month. The Thunder will be in Minnesota on Thursday to take on the Timberwolves.

George had another rough shooting night, but he has been able to make up for it by being effective in other categories. This was the fourth straight game that he shot below 40 percent from the floor, but he has still been able to provide third-round value in nine-category leagues during that stretch. He is a good shooter, so that won’t always be an issue. George has the makings of a fantasy superstar, and he’ll look to get back on track offensively against the Bucks on Thursday.

DeRozan had scored more than 20 points just once in his last six games entering play Tuesday. The 36-year-old shooting guard once again showed he has no trouble putting up points against the Knicks. DeRozan dropped 27 points in a win over the Knicks on January 14 and had 34 in the loss against the Knicks on Tuesday. The Kings road trip continues Thursday against the 76ers.

It was a subpar shooting night for Sarr, but it was a monster night in every other category for him. This was his first double-double since January 11, and he scored at least 20 points for the third time in his last four games. He also matched his season high for both steals and blocks. That was enough to snap Washington’s losing streak. He has taken great strides this season and will look to stay hot against the Bucks on Thursday.

The Knicks had to overcome 18 total turnovers to get a much-needed victory over the Kings on Tuesday. No one was a bigger culprit than Anunoby, who had seven turnovers in the loss. All of a sudden, the 28-year-old small forward has 19 turnovers in his last five games. It’s hurt his value as he’s provided just 13th-round per game value over the last two weeks. Anunoby will look to bounce back against the Raptors Wednesday.