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Despite being low on the Trail Blazers’ offensive pecking order, Camara has provided consistent value this season. He’s scored at least nine points in all eight games, cracking double figures in seven. Against the Lakers, Camara hit four three-pointers, the fifth time this season he’s made at least that many in a game. Surprisingly, there was no defensive production to speak of, but those rostering Camara should be pleased with the reliable offensive output.

Clingan seems to be hitting his stride after an inconsistent start to the season. The 7-foot-2 center has recorded a double-double in three straight games, and he shot 3-of-5 from beyond the arc against the Lakers. Over the last week, Clingan has provided second-round value in nine-cat formats. However, his final game of the week will offer a significant challenge, as the Trail Blazers host the Spurs on Saturday.

Avdija shot well from the field and finished one rebound shy of a triple-double. However, he also recorded a season-high eight turnovers. In the Trail Blazers’ last four games, Avdija has dished out 30 assists, taking on even more playmaking responsibilities with Ja Morant (hamstring) sidelined. Also, Friday’s eight turnovers were a departure from the norm, as Deni had not committed more than three in any game this season.

Lillard led the team in points on Friday, but the production was lacking outside of points and three-pointers. In the four games Portland has played since losing Ja Morant to a strained hamstring, Lillard has totaled 19 assists and 12 turnovers. He has scored at least 20 points in each of those contests, which is the main reason Lillard has provided fifth-round value over the last week.

Reaves struggled to begin Friday’s game, missing his first seven shots. However, he shone in the second and fourth quarters, shooting 7-of-12 from the field and scoring 23 of his 25 points. Even with Friday’s poor shooting, Reaves is shooting nearly 51 percent from the field. His fantasy value hasn’t aligned with his top-25 ADP, but Reaves has been a top-50 player through the Lakers’ first 10 games.

After falling two rebounds shy of a double-double in Wednesday’s win over the Kings, Kessler recorded his fourth in the Lakers’ last five games on Friday. The 7-footer hasn’t missed a game this season and has already established good chemistry with Lakers stars Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Through 10 games, Kessler has been an excellent center for managers punting free-throw percentage.

Dončić finished Friday’s victory with his 11th 50-point game, moving past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Allen Iverson to land in tenth on the league’s all-time list. But that wasn’t the only history the Lakers star made on Friday. Dončić has tallied at least 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in seven straight games, tying Oscar Robertson for the longest such streak in league history. Also, Dončić, who outscored Portland 20-15 in the third quarter, has scored at least 40 points in four straight games. He’s on an incredible run, which is great for those rostering Dončić.

Harper got a lot of his points from the free throw line which is one of the elite skills that he has. Harper has been awesome this year and is only going to get better. Since he played against the Kings, Harper didn’t have to play heavy minutes in order for them to get the win. The Spurs next opportunity to play is on Saturday against the Blazers who just lost to the Lakers on Friday.

Castle really got going in the third quarter and helped the Spurs maintain their lead in the second half. He was impacting the game on the defensive end and led the team in assists in this game. This was a pretty average performance from him, and it wasn’t even with heavy minutes since it was a blowout.

Wembanyama just took advantage of the Kings defense and got whatever he wanted. What is notable is that he did role his ankle near the end of the first half due to a Sabonis closeout, so it’s possible he shows up on the injury report, but he did finish the game which is good to see. Compared to his stat line last game, this performance seems like a letdown which goes to show how good Wembanyama is.