Garrison Mathews scored 25 points (7-8 FG, 7-8 3PT, 4-5 FT) to go along with two rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in the Hawks 117-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact: Matthews knocked down five of his shots from deep in the first half alone. Despite this performance, he remains off the fantasy radar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3PT, 13-14 FT) to go along with six rebounds, two assists and three steals in the Rockets 114-110 win over the Raptors.
Fantasy Impact: Brooks took advantage of 14 attempts at the free throw line. He finished just one point shy of his season-high. The lone knock on him were the six turnovers he committed, but it was otherwise a big night for Brooks.
Malik Monk scored 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-9 3PT) to go along with four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in the Kings 122-95 loss against the Pacers.
Fantasy Impact: Monk struggled from deep as did Sacramento as a team in the blowout loss. He'll look to bounce back on Thursday against the Pistons.
DeMar DeRozan scored two points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3PT) to go along with two rebounds and two assists in the Kings 122-95 loss against the Pacers.
Fantasy Impact: The two points scored by DeRozan were a season-low. He has struggled as a shooter over his past handful of games. He'll look to get back on track on Thursday against the Pistons.
Domantas Sabonis scored 17 points (8-22 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-2 FT) to go along with 21 rebounds, four assists and one steal in the Kings 122-95 loss against the Pacers.
Fantasy Impact: Sabonis posted his 26th double-double on the season with his 21 rebounds on Sunday marking a season-high. He remains a constant source of points and rebounds for fantasy managers.
T.J. McConnell scored 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3PT) to go along with seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in the Pacers 122-95 win over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact: McConnell recorded his first double-double on the season. He has scored in double figures in all but one game so far in December as he remains in his sixth-man role.
Jordan Hawkins scored 25 points (9-18 FG, 5-13 3P, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, an assist, and three blocks in the Pelicans' 132-129 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: When Hawkins gets playing time, he's shown to be a good player. In every game with more than 30 minutes played, he's scored at least 17 points this year. The problem is he just doesn't get consistent minutes, and is therefore hard to trust in fantasy lineups.
