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Jones

Jones had a game-high 31 points in the win over the Wizards on Thursday and followed it up with a team-high 23 points in the loss to the Magic on Friday. The 26-year-old point guard has now had at least 20 points in four consecutive games. Jones has been one of the more valuable players in the last week for those still in active fantasy leagues.

Jones put on a show on Thursday, recording the third 30-point game of his NBA career, with two occurring this season. He’s scored at least 20 points in three straight games, the first time he’s done so this season. For those in active fantasy leagues, the Bulls have two more games on the schedule. If Jones is available for both, he has the potential to be a league-winner.

Giddey will miss a third straight contest, and Collin Sexton should continue to see additional run in his absence. Tre Jones should be called upon more as well.

Jones has now scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games. The 26-year-old point guard has picked up his game lately as he’s provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. With three games still left in the season, Jones already has some positive momentum behind him heading into next year.

Jones isn’t necessarily known for his scoring, but suddenly has three games with at least 20 points in his last six outings. The 29 points are the most he’s had in a game since the 26-year-old point guard dropped 34 points in a loss to the Rockets on January 14. Jones and the Bulls have four games in the season’s final week, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.

It’s challenging for a starter to have a productive outing in a game his team loses by 40, but Jones was solid on Friday. He led the Bulls in assists with eight and committed just one turnover. By comparison, fellow starter Josh Giddey (six points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks) shot 3-of-12 from the field and committed four turnovers. The Bulls aren’t shutting down their proven players, which bodes well for managers rostering Jones and Giddey ahead of Sunday’s game against the Suns. Hopefully, they’ll be more competitive than they were in New York.

Jones was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Friday, and now he’s officially available. He’ll take on his usual role starting alongside Josh Giddey, with Collin Sexton coming off the bench.

Jones’ status has been upgraded from questionable, and he’s on track to take the court against New York. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) expected to play, Jones should occupy his usual role as the Bulls’ backup point guard.

Jones, who’s dealing with a sprained right ankle, joins Josh Giddey (hamstring) on the injury report for Friday’s game. With Mac McClung listed as probable, the high-flying guard could be pressed into duty. However, that isn’t a reason to justify adding the three-time dunk contest champion.

Giddey wasn’t on the initial injury report, but there is a chance this hamstring issue that has lingered throughout the season could result in him missing this game. Collin Sexton would likely replace him as a starter in that scenario, with Tre Jones taking on the playmaking duties.