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Wiggins

Wiggins was one of several Heat players to make positive contributions on the offensive end of the floor. His 27 points trailed only Davion Mitchell’s 28, as the veteran forward had production across all three scoring levels. Wiggins was also one of the Heat’s best rebounders on the night during his 42 minutes of game action. He finished the season as a fairly comparable fantasy basketball performer as he was a season ago, albeit on fewer points per game. If Wiggins remains on the Heat going forward, he could be in for a similar season.

Wiggins was one of the few Heat players able to get anything going offensively in Toronto. On a night when Miami shot 12-of-44 from beyond the arc, he made four of his seven attempts. Wiggins did not record any defensive stats, but most managers in active fantasy leagues will take the offensive production. Miami will look to redeem itself in Thursday’s rematch.

Unlike the last time Miami hosted the Wizards, no single player was responsible for most of the offensive damage. Wiggins was one of seven double-digit scorers, with three putting up at least 21 points. The veteran wing, who shot 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, recorded a complete stat line in 26 minutes of play. Not a bad finish to the week for Wiggins, whose Heat don’t play again until Tuesday.

Wiggins is good to go after being listed as questionable on the injury report released by the Heat on Tuesday evening. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, making it six consecutive games for him after missing eight games due to the toe injury that landed him on Tuesday’s report.

Wiggins was initially questionable for this game, but now he is expected to suit up, which will be a sixth straight appearance for him. He scored 14 points and added five stocks in Monday’s win over the 76ers and will look to stay hot in this one.

Wiggins missed a handful of games this month with a toe injury, but he has played in Miami’s last five games, including both ends of a back-to-back. If that changes, Simone Fontecchio will likely return to the starting lineup in place of Wiggins.

Since returning from a toe injury that sidelined him for eight games earlier this month, Wiggins has been very productive in the defensive categories. Counting the three steals and two blocks he recorded on Monday, the veteran forward has accumulated nine steals and six blocks over his last five games. With Wiggins scoring 15 points or less in each of those outings, the defensive production has given his fantasy value a welcome boost.

Back in the Heat lineup after an eight-game absence, Wiggins only played 20 minutes on Monday. The numbers weren’t great, but he did record a complete stat line while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Miami does not have a back-to-back until Sunday/Monday, so fantasy managers should not have to worry about Wiggins’ availability for Wednesday and Friday games against the Cavaliers.

Wiggins is back in the Heat lineup after an eight-game absence and will be in the starting lineup. Simone Fontecchio heads to the bench to make room for Wiggins. Meanwhile, Norman Powell will once again come off the bench, with Larsson retaining his place in the starting five.

Powell has missed two straight games, while Wiggins has missed eight in a row. Both could slot immediately back into the starting lineup, though Wiggins could face a minutes restriction after so much time off. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio could see their roles reduced with Powell and Wiggins available.