Dyson Daniels scored 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds, four assists, eight steals and two blocks in the Hawks 117-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact: Dyson set his career-high in steals. It was also his sixth game with at least six steals as he continues to make a nightly impact as a defender.
Trae Young scored 29 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3PT, 9-12 FT) to go along with two rebounds and seven assists in the Hawks 117-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact: The lone knock on the night for Young were the five turnovers he committed. He saw his double-double streak end at five games, but still managed a strong shooting performance.
OG Anunoby filled the stat sheet for the Knicks Monday night, dishing out four assists, recording one steal, grabbing seven rebounds, and scoring 31 points (13-15 FG, 4-6 3PT, 1-3 FT) in a 139-125 win over the Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: Anunoby continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with at least three rebounds and seven points in each of his last five games. The 27-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers a versatile lineup option as part of a strong New York starting five, averaging 17.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 19.0% so far this season.
Jalen Johnson scored 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in the Hawks 117-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact: Johnson recorded his sixth double-double in seven games. He has also recorded multiple steals in five of his past seven games. He continues to make an impact on both ends of the floor.
Naz Reid scored 23 points (10-19 FG, 3-10 3PT) to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Timberwolves 117-104 loss against the Hawks.
Fantasy Impact: Reid struggled from deep in the loss, but he still managed to score a team-high in points. It was just his third game on the season scoring at least 20 points. He hasn't had quite the impact he had last season.
Tue, Dec 24th 10:57am EST
By Chris Schommer
Scottie Barnes posted a near double-double for the Raptors Monday night, dishing out eight assists and scoring a team-high 24 points (10-20 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4-6 FT) while also recording one steal and grabbing three rebounds in a 139-125 loss to the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact: Barnes continues a steady stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out four or more assists and scoring 15 or more points in four of his last five games. The 23-year-old continues to form an athletic tandem with RJ Barrett in the Toronto starting five, averaging 19.6 points, 7.2 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 25.9% so far this season.
LaMelo Ball scored 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-11 3PT) to go along with five rebounds, eight assists and one block in the Hornets 114-101 loss against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Ball made his return from a one-game absence. It was an efficient shooting performance for him which hasn't always been the case this season.
Mark Williams scored 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-5 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Hornets 114-101 loss against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Williams was back in the starting lineup after a one-game absence. He is continuing to play limited minutes which should slowly start to increase.
Miles Bridges scored 24 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Hornets 114-101 loss against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Bridges finished just two points shy of his season-high. It has been a down year for him compared to last season, but he'll look to use Monday's performance to get back on track.
Tue, Dec 24th 10:52am EST
By Chris Schommer
RJ Barrett flirted with a triple-double for the Raptors Monday night, dishing out six assists, grabbing six rebounds, and scoring 23 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3PT, 8-11 FT) in a 139-125 loss to the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact: Barrett continues a difference-making stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out four or more assists, grabbing five or more rebounds, and scoring 13 or more points in each of his last five games. The 24-year-old continues to capitalize on a more favorable role as a primary option in the Toronto starting five, averaging 23.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 6.7 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 29.3% so far this season.
Cam Whitmore scored 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3PT) to go along with eight rebounds, two steals and one block in the Rockets 114-101 win over the Hornets.
Fantasy Impact: Whitmore was able to see the court more with Dillon Brooks sidelined. He remains off the fantasy radar for now, but could be a player to monitor if he sees more consistent playing time.
Fred VanVleet scored 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3PT, 1-1 FT) to go along with five rebounds, six assists and one block in the Rockets 114-101 win over the Hornets.
Fantasy Impact: VanVleet was able to get back on track after shooting extremely poorly in his past four games. He is shooting just 38 percent from the field on the season, his lowest mark since his rookie year.
Amen Thompson scored 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3PT, 1-1 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks in the Rockets 114-101 win over the Hornets.
Fantasy Impact: Thompson saw the spot start with Dillon Brooks sidelined. He was able to do a bit of everything on both ends of the floor. He'll continue to be a strong streamer when in the starting lineup.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds and two assists in the Rockets 114-101 win over the Hornets.
Fantasy Impact: Smith did not record a defensive stat after blocking four shots on Sunday. He did post his best scoring performance in over a month which hasn't been as consistent for him on the season.
Tue, Dec 24th 10:44am EST
By Chris Schommer
Jalen Suggs filled the stat sheet for the Magic Monday night, dishing out five assists, recording one steal, grabbing six rebounds, blocking two shots, and scoring 16 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5-5 FT) in a 108-104 win over the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact: Suggs continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with four or more rebounds and nine or more points in each of his last five games. The 23-year-old should remain an impactful option in an injury-ravaged Orlando starting five, averaging 16.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 25.5% so far this season.
Kristaps Porzingis scored 17 points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3PT, 13-14 FT) while also blocking two shots and grabbing four rebounds in a 108-104 loss to the Magic.
Fantasy Impact: Porzingis solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring at least 11 points in each of his last five games. The 29-year-old continues to showcase his floor-stretching ability in the talented Boston starting five, averaging 19.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while carrying a 24.4% usage rate so far this season.
Tue, Dec 24th 10:29am EST
By Chris Schommer
Jrue Holiday flirted with a double-double for the Celtics Monday night, grabbing eight rebounds and scoring 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3PT) while also blocking two shots and recording three steals in a 108-104 loss to the Magic.
Fantasy Impact: Holiday continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with six or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran guard is a perfect fit as part of a talented Boston starting five led by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, averaging 12.2 points, 3.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game to go along with a 16.9% usage rate so far this season.
Jamal Shead scored 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3PT) to go along with six rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one block in the Raptors 114-110 loss against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Shead recorded the first double-double of his rookie season. He also saw a career-high in minutes off the bench. Shead remains off the fantasy radar as of now, but he is a player to monitor.
Ja'Kobe Walter scored 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go along with two rebounds and three assists in the Raptors 114-110 loss against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Walter saw another spot start in the absence of RJ Barrett and took advantage of it with the best performance of his rookie season. He remains on the streaming radar in spot starts.
Ochai Agbaji scored 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3PT) to go along with five rebounds, one assist and one steal in the Raptors 114-110 loss against the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact: Agbaji continues to take advantage of an injured Raptors rotation as he remains in the starting lineup. His fantasy upside isn't huge, but he remains a steady producer.
