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After going off for 33 points in Game 3, Şengün scored 19 points or less in each of the final three games of the series. While the Rockets got away with that in Games 4 and 5, that was not the case in Game 6. Only having Kevin Durant for one game certainly didn’t help matters, nor did Houston’s failure to address the point guard position in Fred VanVleet’s absence. Şengün did not provide the second-round value that many fantasy managers expected before the season began, but he was not far off in eight-cat formats. He won’t last long on draft boards next fall, even with a healthy Durant and VanVleet in the starting lineup.

No surprise here as Flagg left Friday night’s game against the Pacers with shoulder soreness. Expect the Mavericks to play through Kyrie Irving in his absence against the Spurs on Saturday.

Dybantsa is still yet to play this season due to a sprained left ankle. After being ruled out Saturday, his next chance to make his NBA debut is Monday against the Hornets.

Black has missed the first two games of the season, but at least has a chance to suit up Sunday given his questionable listing. With Paolo Banchero (ankle) likely out, the Magic could certainly use Black back in the lineup.

Williams didn’t play in the first two games of the season and has since been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Heat. Royce O’Neale will continue to backup Naz Reid in his absence.

Anderson is listed as probable for Saturday’s game against the Heat with a left ankle sprain. He played 13 minutes and was held without a point in Wednesday’s win over the Nets. Anderson is a potentially attractive dynasty asset, but won’t provide much value in redraft leagues this year.

Sheppard missed Friday’s win over the Spurs after banging his knee in the season opener against the Mavericks. If he’s able to play, Sheppard could see a lot of usage with Fred VanVleet (knee) sitting out.

Adams played only eight minutes in Friday’s win over the Spurs. Sitting out Saturday with calf injury management, Adams doesn’t have much fantasy value at this point in his career.

VanVleet had 14 points in the win over the Spurs on Friday. He’ll sit out with right knee injury management against the Hawks on Saturday. Marcus Smart will likely start in his absence.

With the 76ers as the only team with four games in Week 1, it was always unlikely that LeBron would play in all four. With Joel Embiid off the injury report Saturday, it seems like those roles could be reversed Sunday against the Pistons with Embiid sitting out and LeBron active.

Larsson is the only player on the Heat’s injury report. He’s probable with a left finger sprain. Miami figures to be at full strength as they look for their first win of the season against the Hornets.