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LeVert is back after a three-game absence, and he’ll take on his usual reserve role. With Ausar Thompson still out, there may be a few more minutes available than usual, but the Pistons expect to get their starting wing back soon. For Friday’s game, Kevin Huerter may lose out on a few minutes with LeVert available.

Rollins didn’t have much success on Monday against a Clippers defense that forced him into five turnovers. But even when he took care of the basketball, points and three-pointers were hard to come by in his 27 minutes of action. Rollins was, however, a difference maker as a playmaker, but not enough to prevent the game from getting out of hand towards the end of the first half. A lopsided score limited Rollins’ time on the floor and ultimately cost him some fantasy production.

Green was one of several Milwaukee reserves who came in and provided offensive production. As usual, his impact came from behind the three-point line; he missed just one shot from deep in his 21 minutes of game action en route to finishing as the Bucks’ second leading scorer on the evening. While his shooting was impressive against the Clippers, Green isn’t someone likely to be a consistent producer in fantasy leagues, given his playstyle and the role he’s currently occupying.

Trent Jr. led the Bucks in scoring on Monday and finished as the team’s only player to tally 20 or more points. For context, 14 of his points came in the fourth quarter of the game that was well out of reach for the Bucks. Yet, seeing the ball go through the hoop for Trent Jr. must have felt great, given his struggles to shoot the ball this season. He’s now recorded back-to-back games with at least three three-pointers. However, Trent Jr. isn’t someone fantasy managers should be looking to add.

Lopez displayed the type of floor spacing on Monday that those within the Bucks organization are very familiar with. The veteran center and former champion with the Bucks had a massive impact in the third quarter, when he netted four triples and recorded his only two blocks of the night. Lopez didn’t get a chance to test his hot hand in the fourth quarter because of the huge point differential between the two teams. However, he will look to stay hot against the Raptors on Friday.

Given the Clippers’ once-46-point lead, Garland’s playing time was relatively low on Monday. Specifically, he finished with 18 total minutes, his fewest as a Clipper. Still, the former NBA All-Star made the most of his time by sinking a few shots from deep and recording at least six assists for the ninth game in a row. Garland will almost certainly put up more productive numbers in more competitive games going forward. Regardless, he did what he could in the minutes that he earned on Monday.

A lopsided victory kept Leonard off the floor in the fourth quarter, limiting him to just 25 minutes in total. On the one hand, the lower minutes could be seen as beneficial for the two-time Finals MVP, who has been dealing with an ankle injury recently. On the other hand, his limited game action left him with fewer minutes to produce at a high level. He still nearly reached 30 points in his time on the floor and was active on the defensive end, but he’ll have a chance to put up even bigger numbers on Wednesday against the Raptors.

The Mavericks went to overtime for a second straight game, and for the second time in a row, Marshall was one of Dallas’ best scorers. Rebounding and playmaking for others were also key parts of his performance, but unfortunately, so were his season-high eight turnovers. Marshall has been, and will continue to be, one of the Mavericks’ go-to offensive options down the stretch of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect a drop in production.

The first-year forward put together yet another strong stat line on Monday. Despite the loss, Flagg picked his spots and comfortably converted over 60.0 percent of his shot attempts before crossing the 30-point mark for the eighth time this season. His contributions as a passer were arguably as noteworthy, although he fell an assist short of earning a double-double. Even with a career-high seven turnovers, Flagg seemed comfortable in his minutes. He continues to impress down the stretch of his rookie season.

Suggs did not play in Monday’s loss to the Pacers, with Jevon Carter replacing him in the starting lineup. Carter was ineffective, finishing with two points, three rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes. While he may get another start in Cleveland, Carter is not worth the streaming risk.

Clifford underwent an MRI after injuring his left foot during Sunday’s win over the Nets, and imaging revealed a midfoot sprain. Given the timeline, there isn’t much to gain from stashing the rookie in an IL slot in fantasy leagues. Malik Monk has a high ceiling, but only if the Kings allow him to play quality minutes consistently. Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter will receive more opportunities to perform, as they are less proven than Monk at this stage in their respective careers.