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Allen is back after a three-game absence, giving the Suns additional depth on the perimeter. His minutes are likely to come at the expense of Collin Gillespie and Haywood Highsmith, with the latter being more likely to fall out of the Suns’ rotation entirely.

Back in the Suns’ rotation after a four-game absence, Goodwin had one of the best shooting nights of his NBA career. The Suns guard shot 6-of-7 from beyond the arc, two shy of his career high. Goodwin’s overall stat line was a bit lean, but this was an excellent showing for him in his first game back from the calf injury. He played 14 minutes Tuesday, and that number should increase as Goodwin returns to full strength.

Green has struggled mightily to begin the season, but Tuesday’s performance may have been a step in the right direction. His three three-pointers were a season high and a much-needed performance for a player who began Tuesday shooting 6-of-29 from beyond the arc. Green is still rostered in 72 percent of Yahoo leagues, and Tuesday’s performance may convince some managers to hold onto him for a little longer.

While Booker wasn’t as prolific scoring-wise as he was in Monday’s loss to the Spurs, the Suns didn’t need him to be. Phoenix’s bench was outstanding against the Clippers, with five reserves hitting double figures. The only issue for Booker on Tuesday was the four turnovers, but he’s been one of the few bright spots for the Suns this season.

James, who was inadvertently raked across the face by Paul George early in the fourth quarter, struggled against the Celtics. The good news for fantasy managers is that he committed just one turnover, but the 41-year-old shot the ball poorly. James, who entered Tuesday’s game shooting 25 percent from three, made just one of six three-point attempts. With the 76ers counting on Tyrese Maxey to be their lead scoring option, James’ ability to hit perimeter shots takes on added importance, and he’s struggling right now.

Given the current state of Philadelphia’s center rotation, it’s been tough for Embiid to get the break he clearly needs. The former MVP has been playing through a left foot issue that he appeared to aggravate during the third quarter. And if not for an 11-of-13 night at the foul line, Embiid’s final stat line would have looked a lot worse. After Thursday’s game against the Raptors, the 76ers have a back-to-back on Sunday and Monday, hosting the Pacers before visiting the Nets. That could be a spot where the 76ers look to rest Embiid, if possible.

Much was made of the showdown between Brown and Jayson Tatum, the first time the former teammates would face off in a regular-season game. JB struggled, landing in foul trouble in the first half and never really finding an offensive groove. Brown finished with a complete stat line, but four turnovers did fantasy managers no favors. He’ll look to bounce back on Thursday when the 76ers face the Raptors.