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Back in action after a three-game absence, Leonard was limited to 25 minutes on Thursday. He made the most of his time on the floor, averaging nearly one point per minute and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. With the Clippers not having a back-to-back until the end of Week 15, hopefully that means Leonard will be able to get into a rhythm and not worry about taking an injury management night. Kobe Sanders came off the bench on Thursday, finishing with 11 points (4-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in 24 minutes.

For the first time since late November, Zubac has hit double digits in rebounds in five consecutive games. The 19 boards accumulated on Thursday weren’t a career-high, but they were a season-high for the 7-footer. Decreased scoring production has negatively affected Zubac’s fantasy value this season, but there have also been decreases in rebounds, steals and blocked shots. While he remains a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, Zubac’s fantasy ceiling has been lower than many expected.

While Harden finished with a double-double and solid production in the rebound category, fantasy managers took a beating from an efficiency standpoint. In addition to a 6-of-21 night from the field, the Clippers’ point guard recorded seven turnovers. Over his last two games, Harden has been responsible for 16 assists and 13 turnovers. While the track record shows that high-turnover nights are going to happen because of Harden’s usage, combining that with a supbar shooting night can be challenging for some fantasy managers to overcome.

After a three-game absence, Leonard is available and back in the starting lineup. His return means that Kobe Sanders will head back to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value in redraft leagues. That’s the lone change to the starting lineup.

Kawhi will return to the lineup after missing the last three games for the Clippers. Kobe Sanders has been starting in his place but should head back to the bench with Leonard available.

Leonard has missed the Clippers’ last three games with a left knee contusion, resulting in rookie Kobe Sanders stepping in as the fifth starter. Sanders will retain that role if Leonard can’t return on Thursday, and he would be worth considering as a streamer in deep leagues.

Collins is averaging 5.0 rebounds on the season, but he had none in 24 minutes against the Bulls on Tuesday. The 28-year-old power forward’s line lacked meaningful contribution in every category but points and three-pointers. It was a down game for Collins, who has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers will play the Lakers and Nets at home later this week.

Harden entered play with at least 31 points in three of his last four games. Scoring didn’t come as easily for the 36-year-old point guard on Tuesday. Harden was hardly efficient against the Bulls with 24 points on 25 field goal attempts. He had just three made free throws after having made at least seven free throws in seven consecutive games entering play Tuesday. Harden will continue to be the leading man for the Clippers with Kawhi Leonard (knee) out, which raises his fantasy ceiling. He’s provided 13th-overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers return home on Thursday to play the Lakers.

Christie was initially listed as questionable with abdominal soreness, but he’s ultimately available for Tuesday’s game against the Bulls. The 20-year-old guard recently drew praise from coach Ty Lue for his “elite defense.” Christie should continue to play a minimal role off the bench and thus isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.

For the first time in two weeks, Zubac has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. The Clippers’ center was responsible for five turnovers, but many post players struggle with that category. Since returning from a sprained ankle, Zubac has hit double digits in rebounds in five of the eight games he’s played. If he’s held out of Tuesday’s game against the Bulls, Brook Lopez (six points, four steals and one blocked shot) would be the next man up.