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Bridges

While his shooting struggles did not prevent the Hornets from extending their win streak to eight games, Bridges entered Saturday shooting 38.6 percent from the field over the last four. He got back on track in Atlanta, making his shots at a high clip while also providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Bridges and the Hornets will look to extend their win streak to ten games on Monday against the East-leading Pistons.

After scoring nine points in Monday’s win over the Pelicans, Bridges doubled his output as Charlotte extended its win streak to eight games. While he hasn’t been the flashiest fantasy option, the Hornets’ forward has offered consistent value, ranking within the top-100 in nine-cat formats. Bridges’ value takes a hit in turnover-punt builds, but fantasy managers should not be concerned.

Bridges has had some rough performances in January, but this was a solid one. He came close to recording a triple-double, and he was able to contribute on the defensive end, which he hasn’t been able to do often this year. He had shot better than 50 percent in three straight games prior to this one, and he’ll look to get back to his hot shooting ways against the Spurs on Saturday.

Bridges played just 28 minutes on Wednesday and, despite not generating many shot attempts, he scored efficiently and finished as one of two starters to log 20 or more points. More than half of his scoring production came from beyond the arc, which keyed his success on the offensive end of the floor. The veteran forward did a little bit on the glass, but not too much else in this game. He’ll next take the floor against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Miller handled the bulk of the scoring duties for the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back with Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and rookie sensation Kon Knueppel taking a back seat in a one-sided affair. The 23-year-old forward drained 6-of-10 shots, including 4-of-4 from three-point range, to score 18 of his 23 points by halftime. He was able to take off most of the final quarter after Charlotte built up a 33-point advantage in the final stanza. The Hornets have a three-game week coming up that features matchups against the Cavaliers, Magic and Wizards.

Bridges did a bit of everything in the Hornets’ victory, making contributions as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator on Thursday. The veteran forward had a great impact from beyond the arc, where he combined for more makes against the Lakers than he had total over the previous two games. His three-point outburst was part of a night in which the Hornets amassed 20 three-pointers as a team to put the Lakers’ defense in a tough spot. Bridges will have a chance to put together another strong stat line against the Warriors on Saturday.

Bridges was initially listed as probable with a knee injury, so his availability for Monday’s game against the Clippers is hardly a surprise. He will take his usual spot in the starting lineup and won’t be on a minutes restriction.

The probable tag suggests that Bridges is closer to playing on Monday than not. The last time he missed a game, Collin Sexton was moved into the starting lineup alongside LaMelo Ball.

Limited to 12 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, Bridges was a bit more effective on Thursday. He’s recorded at least four assists in each of his last three games, and the Hornets’ forward has offered top-50 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While Bridges’ fantasy ceiling isn’t particularly high, he provides a solid floor for managers seeking consistent production.

Bridges delivered an impressive all-around stat sheet-stuffing performance as Charlotte erased an early deficit, outscoring Chicago 62-41 in the second half to pull away for a relatively easy win. The 27-year-old forward has scored at least 25 points in back-to-back games as he continues to receive additional creation possessions and play a larger role from a rebounding standpoint due to injuries. The Hornets have four games next week including matchups against the Thunder, Raptors, Pacers and Jazz.