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On a day when Mikal Bridges (9/3/4 with one three-pointer) and Miles McBride (9/1/2/2 with one three-pointer) combined to shoot 2-of-17 from beyond the arc, Shamet gave the Knicks excellent minutes off the bench. This is the first time he’s reached double figures in consecutive games since returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for 25 games. Shamet isn’t worth rostering when the Knicks are whole, but the last two games were a step in the right direction.

While not a prolific scorer, Hart’s ability to fill a stat line makes him highly valuable to category league managers. On Saturday, he recorded his ninth double-double of the season and first since returning from an ankle injury suffered on Christmas Day that sidelined him for eight games. However, Hart has struggled from the foul line, making 38.5 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks.

After totaling 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting in his prior two appearances, Anunoby snapped out of his mini-slump in a big way on Saturday. Shooting 66.7 percent from the field, the Knicks’ wing was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Anunoby’s production helped compensate for Karl-Anthony Towns’ (10/6/1/0/1 with one three-pointer) poor afternoon, as he played 16 minutes before fouling out. The Knicks play four games in Week 15, starting with the Kings on Tuesday.

After dropping their first two meetings with the 76ers, both at home, the Knicks picked up a vital victory on Saturday. Brunson led the way offensively, recording his 18th 30-point game of the season. His fantasy value has taken a hit recently, with his decreased scoring the culprit. Brunson doesn’t bring much value in the defensive categories, making offensive production that much more important in category leagues.

Towns is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Saturday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Mitchell Robinson coming off the bench.

If Towns isn’t able to suit up, Mitchell Robinson would start in his place. Ariel Hukporti would also see a bump in minutes off the bench, though he wouldn’t be worth streaming. Towns’ absence would open up plenty of shots and minutes, and Robinson would receive a nice value boost as a starter.

After totaling 48 points in losses to the Warriors and Suns, McBride crashed back to earth on Monday with a five-point performance against the Mavericks. He got back on track Wednesday night, shooting 50 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete line. With Jalen Brunson healthy, McBride’s fantasy upside is limited, but he can still be of value to deep-league managers.

Shamet was red-hot from beyond the arc on Wednesday, making all six of his attempts on the night. While his role doesn’t make him a viable option in most fantasy leagues, the Knicks’ reserve has averaged 2.3 three-pointers per game since returning from a shoulder injury. Shamet will only be worth a look on nights when the Knicks are shorthanded on the wings.

Wednesday went as well as it could have for Brunson and the Knicks, who entered their game with the Nets 2-9 in their last 11 games. The Knicks set a franchise record for margin of victory (54 points), and Brunson didn’t have to over-exert himself. Of course, fantasy managers would have hoped for a more competitive game, as the point guard may have logged more than 31 minutes. Saturday’s game against the 76ers stands to be far more competitive.

Robinson may have been the only Knicks player to bring consistent energy during the first half of Monday’s game. He finished with 15 rebounds and a double-double, his second double-double of the season. The combination of inconsistent availability and limited scoring makes Robinson challenging to rely on in most fantasy leagues. However, nights like Monday are a reminder of what he’s capable of despite the minutes restriction.