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I loved Biggie. Being born and raised on the West Coast, that may be viewed as blasphemy, but whatever. Even though I went to school in NY and worked in the City for many of years, the simple fact of the matter was that he was a smooth, lyrical genius. He was Unbelievable. “Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant, the livest one…Representing BK to the fullest.” Indeed he did, which is exactly what Spencer Dinwiddie did last night.

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All in 30 minutes off the bench. He was Unbelievable. The 39 points were a career-high and, over the past four games, he’s been a top 40 player with an insane usage rate of 34.1!!! Now, he’s not going to start and will likely average a tick under 30 minutes per game, but Dinwiddie is a professional getter of buckets and will chip in 2 threeecolas, 5 rebounds, and 0.5 steals per game, which will place him in the top 110 range. But, as last night showed, he will Hypnotize from time to time.

Here’s what else I saw last night:

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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121070031/24/73/6

Had some foul trouble last night, but still ended up playing 31 minutes. Unfortunately, he was a negative 31 in plus/minus. The Alphabet needs to spend more time in math class.

Khris Middleton

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10831020/74/182/2

Middleton has been dreadful the past few weeks. In the last four games, he’s averaged 11.5 points and shot 30% from the field and 61% from the charity stripe. The only advice I can give is….

Middleton will be fine. Go to the hospital and observe an EKG machine. If the lines go up and down, with peaks and valleys, then everything is good. When you see a flat line, though, it’s game over.

Eric Bledsoe

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26162122/511/162/3

Bledsoe has been a top 15 player over the past five games. For the season, he’s the #31 player. The shot can get erratic at times, but Bledsoe contributes across the board. He Bledsoe you could experience fantasy glory.

Sterling Brown

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8400002/43/60

Played 27 minutes. Brown had been getting run because Ersan Ilyasova was out with injury and Middleton had some “issues.” They both played, yet Brown still received run. If he gets minutes, what Brown can do for you is provide boards and threeecolas.

Thaddeus Young

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251145121/49/146/8

This is what Young can do. He just doesn’t do it consistently. The main issue is that he’s a relatively low usage rate player (17.1). With that said, you primarily drafted him for boards and steals and should end up in the top 70 range.

Myles Turner

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23740314/69/221/2

Now that we’ve walked the 500 Myles, we on this level now…

Over the past seven games, Turner has been the #33 player. He’s been grabbing 9.6 boards and blocking 3.1 shots per game!!! Walk however you wanna walk, Myles!

Victor Oladipo

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121060021/45/111/2

Returned after missing 10 games and played 29 minutes. Oladipo Ho! Oladipo Ho!

Domantas Sabonis

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1210300305/112/3

Played 24 minutes, which is his average on the season. The points, rebounds, assists, and field goal percentage have all ticked down from his blistering start, while the turnovers have ticked up. Sabonis has been the #160 player over the past six games.

Tyreke Evans

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6210110/32/72/2

Played 15 minutes, as Oladipo returned to the lineup. Good, now I don’t have to think about using him for DFS.

Celtics defeated the Wizards, 130-125 in OT.

Marcus Morris

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27920001/411/204/4

Played 40 minutes. Although Markieff is older by seven minutes, Marcus displayed his dominance last night. Over the past five games, Marcus has been a top 50 player. 16.8 points, 2.6 threeecolas, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.8 steals with 50% from the field and 93% from the free throw line. He’s been getting a boost with the injuries to Gordon Hayward and Al Horford, so I wouldn’t expect this level of production to maintain.

Jayson Tatum

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121201000/46/160

One night he looks like the second coming of Kobe Bryant and the next night he looks like second-year player in the league. I kid, Tatum is awesome and Channing is happy that someone is carrying on the legacy of the name. For fantasy, he’s a top 50 player. The only categories he lacks are in assists and blocks.

Kyrie Irving

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38371044/1112/2810/10

I don’t know about you, but if Kyrie says the world is flat, the world is flat. #11 player for fantasy.

Marcus Smart

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18533011/55/127/7

Since Smart was inserted into the lineup, the Celtics are 7-0. For fantasy, he’s been a top 35 player over that span.

Jeff Green

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221021102/57/116/7

Played a whopping 45 minutes, as Otto Porter Jr. did not play. Some games, Green will look like LeBron James. Unfortunately, far too often he looks like Bow Wow on the court.

John Wall

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346132151/514/265/8

This Wall is expensive as F, but it’s built and ready to go. Let’s see how long it lasts, though.

Markieff Morris

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11710012/43/83/4

Played 35 minutes off the bench. The efficiency has been bad, but Morris has been getting the minutes, as he’s been playing some small-ball center, and he’s contributing threeecolas, rebounds, and a smattering of D stats.

Kelly Oubre Jr.

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20201123/87/153/4

Oubre has been good the past seven games, contributing 15.3 points, 1.9 threeecolas, 4.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks. As long as he remains on the second unit, I’m good with Oubre. It’s when he starts, that his usage rate plummets.

Allen Crabbe

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20512004/85/106/7

Got the start and played a team-high 31 minutes. We keep throwing him into the ocean, yet Crabbe continues to return to land. Over the past seven games, he’s been a top 75 player, as he’s averaged 14 points, a whopping 3.7 threeecolas, 4.4 rebounds, and 1 steal per game.

Ed Davis

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710000202/43/4

Mr. Ed played a season-high 30 minutes, while Jarrett Allen played a season-low 16 minutes. This was a one-off matchup thing, as Atkinson felt more comfortable with his Mr. Ed horse on Joel Embiid, rather than going to Jarrett.

Rodions Kurucs

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13103021/14/64/5

Played 19 minutes. Kurucs has played over 20 minutes just once this season, so expectations should be kept low. Plus, he’s a rookie. With that said, he’s someone to monitor in deeper leagues, as he looks pretty damn good for a 20-year-old.

Joel Embiid

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331761162/312/187/8

Trade Jimmy Butler! I kid. Or am I? Embiid played 38 minutes and produced his best game since Butler started asserting himself. The Sixers lost 124-127 to the Nets at home. We love you Jimmy Butler! Beep. Boop. Bop. I walked by the Stocktonator yesterday, and I could’ve sworn I heard him yelling to trade Butler away. Not sure, but he did have Embiid as the #5 player.

Ben Simmons

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228742309/154/5

The game is so easy for him that he doesn’t need to shoot from the outside. Or maybe he was created to see if such a thing was possible.

Furkan Korkmaz

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18363022/38/140

Got the start for Butler and played 35 minutes. Korkmaz is Furkan good. What role will he play when Butler returns, though?

TJ McConnell

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17240031/18/100

Played 29 minutes. Has seen an uptick in minutes with Butler off the floor. With that said, he was filling the backup PG role with Markelle Fultz out of the picture. Over the past six games, he’s averaged 25.6 minutes, 11.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals. He’s been the #115 player over that span. And he has nice hair.

Serge Ibaka

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201211210/37/166/6

There’s been a Serge in the Force and it makes me very happy.

Pascal Siakam

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13332151/25/102/2

Just another game that Siakam contributes across the board. Yawn. Top 40 player.

Kyle Lowry

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235123022/79/183/4

He’s baaaack. Back-to-back games scoring over 20 points after going five straight games failing to reach double figures.

Fred VanVleet

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10323002/34/80

Got another start because Kawhi Leonard did not play and received 28 minutes of run. Threeecolas, assists, and steals are what you get most nights. Not VanElite, but serviceable.

Jonas Valanciunas

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67000003/40

Only played eight minutes, as he suffered a dislocated thumb. Is it Greg Monroe time?

Draymond Green

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2572340/31/50

Played 25 minutes in his second game back from injury. After averaging 32-34 minutes the past few years, Green is in the 29-30 minute range this season. The D stats are still there, but he’s just not shooting as often, which has plummeted his points and threeecolas production.

Kevin Durant

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30750052/413/222/2

Stephen Curry

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10331042/83/122/2

Just one of ‘dem days, as the Warriors lost 93-113. Or…..is there a conspiracy angle somewhere?

The Kings defeated the Timberwolves, 141-130!

Andrew Wiggins

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25212042/510/153/4

Led the team in scoring. Shot efficiently from the field too. I wonder how many games the Timberwolves have won when Wiggins was the leading scorer? Homework for later, but I’m going to guess not many.

Karl-Anthony Towns

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191140322/58/151/1

Meow. Top 10 player.

Jeff Teague

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121130010/23/116/7

The past six games, Teague is averaging a whopping 10 assists. He’s shooting 31% from the field, though, which is a big reason why he’s been the #172 player over that span.

Dario Saric

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18631002/56/94/4

Played 31 minutes off the bench, while Taj Gibson only played 17 minutes. Mario with the D has now played 31 minutes and shot 6-of-9 in back-to-back games. A glitch in the matrix or a trend signifying a new world order in Minny? I have a hard time thinking Thibs would eschew the Taj, but you never know. Something to monitor for sure.

Derrick Rose

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20140011/28/133/4

Only played 22 minutes. He had received 34, 37, 26, 25, and 29 minutes the previous five games. Regardless, when he’s on the court, Rose is going to jack up shots and command a usage rate in the 27 range.

Nemanja Bjelica

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25530214/99/153/4

Ahhh, the potent strain of Nemanja made a return.

Willie Cauley-Stein

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148312105/94/9

Yes Willie! Get your block on, as that is how you are going to get Uncle Ben’s money.

Buddy Hield

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20230115/87/131/2

Hield has failed to score in double-figures just once this season. Our Buddy is primarily a points and threeecolas specialist, but he will be a good friend and contribute some boards and dimes from time to time.

Marvin Bagley III

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171030000/14/59/10

I’m guessing he closed his eyes and prayed while at the free throw line? How else can you explain the 9-of-10 phenomenon?

Yogi Ferrell

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17261014/45/63/3

Played 16 minutes. No, but at least the question made Will laugh.

Bogdan Bogdanovic

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20356002/59/150

Played 31 minutes off the bench. I might as well start scrolling through BogBog pics for my next tattoo. Where should I get it?

Rodney McGruder

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16401004/55/82/3

Continues to start and played 29 minutes. Not out of business yet, but the usage and shot opportunities have plummetted as the team has gotten more healthy.

Bam Adebayo

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35312101/51/2

Was a typical tourist and gawked in awe at the Stiffel Tower.

Tyler Johnson

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3020011/41/70

With Goran Dragic out, Johnson got the start and played 22 minutes. A limp performance from Johnson, which has been a common occurrence this season. Erectile dysfunction perhaps?

Kelly Olynyk

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14832012/44/84/5

Has been a top 50 player over the past seven games. Hassan Whiteside should be returning soon, which will probably shave off 5-6 minutes for Olynyk. With that said, you never know how that situation will play out.

Justise Winslow

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9421031/34/120/2

Damn, that was fast. Collection agencies should hire this group of regression fairies, as they didn’t mess around and got to work quick. Maybe they want to fill their quota so they can rest for the holidays.

Rudy Gobert

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1011222004/72/4

The free throw percentage is still atrocious (59%), but the field goal percentage is a stupid 68%. With the 12.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game, Rudy is a top 25 player.

Dante Exum

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14130052/33/56/6

Played 22 minutes.

Kyle Korver

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16210004/56/90

Played 16 minutes.

The Jazz walloped the Heat, 111-84, so tons of blowout run. In fact, the Jazz led 40-15 after the first quarter!!!

John Collins

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201710150/310/220/1

Played 36 minutes. Phil and Joan Collins better watch out because John is going to be the most famous one by the end of….this week?

Trae Young

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240102022/611/200

Yes, dos tres for Trae. Yee haw! I’m pumped to see him put up a game like this. And I don’t think it’s his ceiling either. Regardless, we know he can pass, so the dimes aren’t a surprise, but seeing that 2 in the turnover column makes me giddy inside.

Kent Bazemore

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22512033/58/143/5

Over the past five games, Bazemore has averaged 12.4 points, 1.8 threeecolas, 3.4 boards, 4 dimes, 2.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks. The 37% shooting from the field sucks, but who cares? That’s a lovely line. There are a ton of teams that could use Bazemore, so I’d be surprised if the Hawks don’t trade him sooner rather than later.

Kevin Huerter

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19111144/66/113/4

Continues to start and played 36 minutes. Top 100 player over the past two weeks. He’s averaging 30.5 minutes, 10 points, 1.8 threeecolas, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks. The Hawks play at the fastest pace in the league and the team seems committed in developing the Young/Huerter backcourt. I’ve picked him up everywhere.

Luka Doncic

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241061142/65/1412/15

Harrison Barnes

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25301005/88/164/4

Is he the good guy version of Wiggins?

DeAndre Jordan

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1111200204/73/4

Such a travesty that he’s close to averaging under a block per game. With that said, it’s freaking amazing that he’s shooting 76% from the free throw line. Stop playing with my emotions, DJ!!!

Jalen Brunson

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5021000/21/33/4

Got another start, third in a row, and played 23 minutes. He had shot 7-of-9 in the prior two starts, so of course, he plays like doodoo when I use him in DFS in one of the best matchups for point guards. Sorry everyone. I’m a donkey.

JJ Barea

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18130033/57/111/1

In only 16 minutes. He is a master. I bow down.

Dorian Finney-Smith

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11613101/44/72/4

Played 27 minutes off the bench. Has been getting run as of late due to all the injuries, but he may be carving out a solid role for himself going forward. Over the past seven games, DFS has been a top 70 player, contributing in points, threeecolas, rebounds, and steals.

Paul George

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251152143/79/174/4

By George, that Paul is one helluva basketball player! #5 player for fantasy.

Russell Westbrook

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20674272/78/162/5

I’m sad because we no longer see Russ Smash. Could it happen again? Sure, but his body has taken a beating and I’m afraid….who’s over there? Oh, it’s just Father Time, chilling outside the door, biding his time.

Dennis Schroder

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24340044/119/182/2

Played 32 minutes off the bench. It’s a nice little triumvirate the Thunder have in George, Westbrook, and Schroder. At all times, they will have a playmaker on the floor.

Anthony Davis

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441822131/316/3211/11

Back-to-back 40-point games for AD. I’m such an AD feign that these performances do nothing for me. My tolerance is too high. I need more damnit!!!

Julius Randle

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221230130/29/164/8

Continues to start with Nikola Mirotic out. I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry that I doubted Julius. Please don’t stab me in the back. Just come up to me, look me in the face, and do what you gotta do.

Jrue Holiday

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205102041/68/213/4

Holiday did take a game off the other day, but he’s back working as usual.

Tim Frazier

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6992010/23/90

Continues to start with Elfrid Payton down and continues to be productive. Over the past eight games, he’s been the #105 player, averaging 1.1 threeecolas, 4.3 boards, 7.8 dimes, and 1 steal.

Jusuf Nurkic

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21012300/11/150

Jusuf meet Marc. Marc meet Jusuf. Marc was not very nice to Jusuf.

CJ McCollum

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40521142/516/276/7

MehCollum was anything but last night. As I wrote yesterday, the ceiling games come from time to time.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

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14621222/34/84/4

This Jackson is going to be moon walking over and around the competition very soon. Top 50 player currently.

Kyle Anderson

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41220010/12/50

Continues to start and played 25 minutes. Mr. Anderson needs to buy some more RAM for his hardware.

Marc Gasol

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9751641/54/150

Remember when he was a top 20 player? Yeah, neither do I.

Mike Conley

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23661022/49/183/4

For the season, Conley is the #31 player. Over the past seven games, he’s been the #15 player. MC actin’ like he know!!!

Shelvin Mack

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4002011/21/61/1

Played 16 minutes. There was a brief period when there was a return of the Mack, but like Keyser Soze…Poof….He was gone.

MarShon Brooks

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13431001/35/92/6

Played 18 minutes. He can score….sometimes. The main issue is that he’s only received 20 minutes three times in a game all season.

Kevin Knox

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19710213/67/152/2

Got the start and played 33 minutes. Who knows what Fizdale will do, as he’s been tinkering and experimenting with the lineup. With that said, it would make sense for him to give Knox as much run as possible, as he’s shown that he can get buckets in the league. From a fantasy perspective, Knox will provide points, threeecolas, and rebounds, but don’t expect assists or D stats.

Enes Kanter

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201030011/18/123/3

Continues to start and played 33 minutes. I still don’t understand why the Knicks are playing him, but whatever. He’s a double-dub machine.

Emmanuel Mudiay

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16872020/27/182/2

Inconsistent and not even a top 150 player, but he’s starting and getting a ton of minutes.

Frank Ntilikina

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16341142/46/132/2

At some point Fizdale is going to give Ntilikina a chance, right?

Cedi Osman

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6510000/41/74/4

Tanking the percentages again. Osman! This is one hill I am not willing to die on, yet I can’t seem to run away. Save me!!!

Alec Burks

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1721110/30/61/2

I mean, Kyle Korver is aiiight, but c’mon man. We should’ve known.

Rodney Hood

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23500002/49/143/3

Venturing into the Hood is always a dicey proposition. Sometimes you get lucky, but more often than not, it will not be a pleasant experience.

Larry Nance Jr.

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31173311/21/50

Did not start. Channing Frye did and played 15 minutes, but Nance did end up playing 33 minutes. Shrug emoji. Imagine if Nance could shoot? He’d be….Man, that just shows how freaking amazing Ben Simmons is.

Jordan Clarkson

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28520022/712/212/2

Played 34 minutes off the bench. Top 175 player for fantasy.

Matthew Dellavedova

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15431023/54/74/4

What a world.