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Ball was one of four Hornets starters to score at least 20 points in Tuesday’s victory, with the point guard producing his first 30-point game since a February 22 win over the Wizards. Since the All-Star break, he has been providing fourth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Hornets play once more in Week 20, a road game against the Spurs on Saturday.

Avdija secured a second straight 26-point outing on Monday. As usual, the free-throw line was his friend. However, he struggled from the field and gave the ball away four times. He’ll have a chance to land better production and more efficient scoring against the Spurs on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers are battling for seeding in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. They are currently the ninth seed.

Holiday was one of Portland’s best offensive weapons on Monday. From a scoring standpoint, his three-point shooting led the way, but his ability to set the table for guys around him was also impressive. The veteran NBA champion didn’t have any defensive stats. However, he’s still arguably one of the better defensive guards in the league, and he’s bounced back with Portland after a lesser role and lower-producing final season in Boston. He’ll remain in a big role down the stretch of the regular season with the Blazers battling for Play-In Tournament seeding.

Camara recorded another 30-point outing on Monday, marking his third of the season. Similar to the previous games, the three-point shot was a major factor — he led all players in makes. The third-year forward has really come on toward the end of the regular season; he’s averaging 23.3 points and 4.2 three-pointers per game over the past four appearances. Camara didn’t make a big jump statistically this season, but his recent play could be a sign of things to come next fantasy season.

Gordon was one of Denver’s better performers on Monday. In the win, he crossed the 20-point mark for the first time since March 14 against the Lakers, which was also the last time he made more than two three-pointers. The veteran forward showed versatility also as a passer and rebounder before narrowly missing a double-double. Gordon’s health struggles kept him from achieving much fantasy success this season. However, he appears to be getting healthier ahead of the playoffs.

Murray had a relatively quiet first three quarters on Monday before coming alive down the stretch. His seven fourth-quarter points were more than he had totaled entering the period, and he added seven more in overtime to help nail the door shut on the Blazers. Murray’s contributions as a passer were important in the victory and his work on the defensive end led to a couple stocks. He’s had a career-best season, leading to lots of fantasy impact.

Jokić added to his triple-double collection on Monday with another big performance. He led all players in steals, rebounds, assists, and blocks in the overtime win, in which he showed up with a productive fourth quarter to help the Nuggets mount a comeback. Jokić has arguably done as well throughout this year as he did in his MVP seasons. He’ll have a chance to close the regular season strong with games remaining against Memphis, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio.

Harper came off the bench and provided a significant offensive boost. He connected on all of his three-point attempts before finishing as one of San Antonio’s best scorers, but also proved to be one of the team’s best playmakers, as well. Harper has played well as a rookie. Should he eventually grow into a full-time starting role, he could have a chance to take some big steps forward from a fantasy basketball lens.

Wemby was dialed in early in this game, shooting the ball efficiently while providing his usual presence on the defensive end. Yet, he was forced to exit in the second quarter with a rib injury and never returned. Wembanyama’s third NBA season has been sensational, one that has also led to team success. His status moving forward is one to monitor with the playoffs around the corner. His next chance to play will be on Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

Castle had himself a night. He was sensational as a facilitator, as reflected in the 13 assists he compiled, while his double-digit defensive rebounds were equally as impressive. The second-year guard also scored enough to finish as San Antonio’s leading scorer on the evening, despite not reaching the 20-point mark. Castle’s Year 2 leap has helped the Spurs become a legitimate title contender. His ability to impact multiple areas of the game also led him to a strong fantasy season.

Maxey logged 40 minutes on Monday but recorded an underwhelming final stat line. In his lowest-scoring game in over two months, inefficient shooting both inside and outside the arc was a big factor. And while Maxey came close to notching double-digit assists, he committed four turnovers in the process. Monday’s game aside, Maxey has played well down the stretch of the regular season. He’s constantly been one of the Sixers’ best fantasy performers, when healthy.