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With John Collins (head, neck) unavailable, there were additional opportunities for multiple Clippers on Sunday. Kobe Sanders (7/2/2/1 in 26 minutes) was the choice to fill the void in the starting lineup, but Miller also saw his opportunities increase. After logging 25 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Lakers, he played 23 against the Magic, putting up a solid points tally on good percentages. Of course, fantasy managers will want to see more from Miller in the other categories before committing. Plus, with the Clippers off until Thursday, there’s no need to add Miller or Sanders following Sunday’s defeat.

Miller is enjoying a breakout campaign, and he could see increased run down the final stretch of the season with James Harden traded to Cleveland. In 11 games with at least 25 minutes this season, Miller has averaged 14.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 triples.

Miller had some strong scoring nights in January and got even hotter to kick off February. Not only did he surpass 20 points for the second time in 24 hours, but he was insanely efficient about doing it. He nearly matched his season high of 22 points, which he set in his season debut in November. Miller has scored in double figures in 10 of the Clippers’ last 12 games and should remain a crucial piece on offense moving forward.

This was just Miller’s third game all season with 20 points, but there should be more to come for the 26-year-old shooting guard. His complete skillset was on display as Miller scored in a variety of ways, making three three-points as well as scoring from inside the paint. Ideally, he could be in line for more playing time over the rest of the season. The Clippers have four games coming up in Week 16, so Miller may be worth a look in deeper formats.

While Miller may not be on the radar for most fantasy managers, his consistent production has earned him a spot in the rotation. The third-year wing has reached double figures in seven straight and eight of his last nine appearances, the most productive stretch of his career to date. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Miller has been a top-75 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Clippers’ three-game Week 15 schedule isn’t great, but he may be worth a look in deep leagues, especially if Kris Dunn (ankle) is limited or has to miss a game.

The Clippers won’t have Kawhi Leonard for the end of their road trip, opening up additional opportunities for the team’s supporting cast. While Kobe Sanders (8/3/1 with two three-pointers) made the start, Miller was more productive off the bench. Given how the playing time is being handled, it isn’t easy to fully trust Sanders or Miller as streaming options. However, both have shown at various points this season that they’re capable contributors.

The Clippers lost to the Raptors in OT on Friday, and they’ll finish up their three-game road trip with matchups against the Wizards on Monday and the Bulls on Tuesday. Leonard’s absence will free up more playing time for Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller.

With the Clippers missing starters in each of the last two games, Miller has shown he can produce. He had 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes in the win over the Hornets on Wednesday. Miller followed that up with 20 points in 46 minutes in the overtime win over the Raptors on Friday. He might not be fantasy-relevant just yet, but Miller has certainly impressed over the last two games.

With John Collins (groin) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) ruled out, the Clippers will feature an unusual starting lineup against the Wizards. Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Jordan Miller and Nicolas Batum figure to play key roles off the bench for Los Angeles on Wednesday, as the team looks to win its fourth straight game.

Leonard has been managing an ankle injury, but it hasn’t forced him to miss any time or slowed down his production. If something changes, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller would take on extra minutes in his place.