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Jokić nearly helped get the Nuggets to overtime on Monday, as his three-pointer combined with a Jamal Murray free throw for a foul off the ball tied the game with 8.4 seconds remaining. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had other ideas, however, as his three-pointer gave the Thunder their second win over the Nuggets in less than two weeks. However, fantasy managers will be focused more on Jokić recording his 24th triple-double of the season than on the result. The Nuggets play three more games in Week 20, all against teams fighting for playoff seeding in the West.

Wells and Prosper are the only holdovers in the Grizzlies’ starting lineup. Due to a host of absences, Small and Rupert will start, while Jackson is back in the lineup after coming off the bench in Tuesday’s loss to the 76ers. GG has replaced Taylor Hendricks, who will come off the bench.

Coward is one of many Grizzlies rotation players who have been ruled out for Thursday’s game. His absence means more playing time for Rayan Rupert and Jahmai Mashack.

Spencer will join Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Walter Clayton Jr. on the sidelines for this game, leaving Javon Small as the only healthy point guard option for Memphis. He should play a massive role, which should lead to plenty of production.

Porter is back in the lineup after missing four games with a knee injury, which pushes Ryan Rollins to the bench. That’s the lone change to the Bucks’ starting lineup.

Clayton will miss a second straight game with this ankle injury, leaving Memphis incredibly shorthanded at point guard. Javon Small will be the only active point guard for the Grizzlies, meaning he should be productive in a massive role.

Jerome was initially listed as doubtful, so his absence isn’t surprising. Javon Small will be the only healthy point guard available for Memphis in this game and should be in for a big night while playing big minutes.

Kispert will get the starting nod in place of Dyson Daniels (toe), who is sidelined for this game. Kispert started six games for Atlanta in January but has come off the bench since then. He can provide some three-pointers in extra minutes, but that isn’t guaranteed. He is a low-upside streaming option.

The Nets are without Nolan Traoré and Michael Porter Jr. for Thursday’s game, opening two spots in the starting lineup. Saraf and Wolf have been tabbed to fill the voids, with the latter offering the higher fantasy ceiling.

Ware is back after missing Tuesday’s rout of the Wizards, and he’s been moved into the starting lineup. As a result, Myron Gardner will come off the bench. That’s the lone change to the Heat starting lineup.

Herro will miss a second straight game with a quad injury, meaning that Kasparas Jakučionis will remain in the starting lineup. The rookie has not done enough in prior opportunities to merit streaming in this spot.