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Jayson Tatum (knee) is out for Saturday’s series decider, but his absence has forced just one of three changes to the Celtics’ starting lineup. Scheierman moves into the starting lineup, with the additions of Harper and Garza pushing Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta to the bench.

Anunoby entered Tuesday’s game shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc, so to say he needed a night like this would be accurate. The five triples are a new season-high for the Knicks forward, who did not record a steal or a blocked shot in a game for just the third time this season. Even with the slow start shooting the basketball, Anunoby’s skill set should allow him to reach his ADP (66), if not eventually surpass it.

Towns didn’t shoot the ball well from the field or the foul line, but that didn’t eliminate all of his fantasy value. As has been the case all season, KAT was dominant on the glass, corralling a game-high 16 rebounds. Add in the assists and defensive contributions, and this was a good start to Towns’ four-game week. As a team, the Knicks outrebounded the Bucks 70-34, with Andre Drummond joining Towns in double figures with 14 rebounds.

Brunson didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but going 8-of-8 from the foul line gave the points tally a welcome boost. The good news for Brunson and the Knicks was that they were able to take care of the Bucks with relative ease, and the captain played just 28 minutes. The Knicks host the Cavaliers on Wednesday in what will be a far more challenging contest for the reigning NBA champs.

For the second time in as many games, Ament surpassed 20 minutes, playing 22 against the Knicks. The rookie’s stat line only lacked a blocked shot, and he shot 50 percent from the field. Unlike fellow Bucks rookie Brayden Burries (three points, three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer), Ament’s chances to provide consistent fantasy value early in the season are unlikely to be there. That said, he’s someone who could be valuable to fantasy managers after the February trade deadline.

The Bucks didn’t have Tyler Herro for Tuesday’s game, so Rollins made his first start since Halloween. While the production was solid, he logged 24 minutes, with Kasparas Jakučionis (11 points, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers) playing 23 minutes off the bench. If Herro remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers, Rollins may still have some value in 12-team leagues. That said, his recent move to the bench and reduced minutes are a major concern for managers who selected Rollins with a middle-round pick.

With Tyler Herro out with an injury, Jaquez led the Bucks starters in shot attempts and points Tuesday. Unfortunately, his efficiency suffered, especially in turnovers. Jaquez recorded a team-high four turnovers, the most he’s had in a game since racking up six in an October 23 loss to the Bulls. The good news is that Jaquez won’t have long to dwell on this performance, as the Bucks host the Lakers on Wednesday.

The Magic have made two changes to their starting lineup. Bane is back after missing Saturday’s loss to the Warriors, and Tristan da Silva (calf) being out opened up a spot for Orlando’s usual starting off-guard. The other change is Cain, whose insertion into the starting lineup comes at Jase Richardson’s expense.

Sabonis is back after missing Sunday’s loss to the Heat and will start. His return pushes Dylan Cardwell to the bench.

With Keyonte George (ankle) sidelined, the Jazz are shifting Peterson into the starting point guard role. That should raise his ceiling considerably. Replacing George in the starting lineup is Okogie, who will be more valuable to the Jazz than to fantasy managers.

Da Silva will miss Tuesday’s game with a strained left calf. Desmond Bane is available after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Warriors, and his presence would have pushed da Silva to the bench if he were healthy.