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Sengun chipped in 16 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 127-100 victory over the Spurs.

Sengun's final stat line could've been even more robust if he hadn't played only 24 minutes in this 27-point blowout win over the Spurs. The star big man couldn't keep the double-double streak alive, but he remains a capable two-way presence, having notched that feat in six of his eight contests thus far. In eight appearances this season, Sengun is averaging 16.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and a combined 2.4 steals-and-blocks across 28.4 minutes per game.

Allen racked up 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 131-122 win over the Pelicans.

It's the third straight double-double and sixth in nine games for Allen, as the 26-year-old center continues a strong start to the season. His 11.9 boards and 2.4 combined blocks and steals a game would be career high, as would his 68.8 percent shooting from the floor, and he's scored at least 14 points eight times to help fuel the Cavaliers' 9-0 record.

Wembanyama logged 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 127-100 loss to the Rockets.

The fact that Wembanyama led the Spurs in scoring with only 15 points is a testament to how much the team struggled on the offensive end of the court. The Frenchman failed to surpass the 15-point mark for just the third time this season, but fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about an off night for the star big man. Even with this subpar effort in a 27-point blowout, Wembanyama is still averaging 17.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game. The fact that he's only shooting 41.2 percent from the field suggests his scoring numbers should eventually rise as the season progresses.

Sabonis posted 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 13 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 victory over Toronto.

Sabonis led the league in triple-doubles last season, out-dueling Nikola Jokic for that honor. Jokic has a head start in the category, so the total was timely for the premier big man. He now has three triple-doubles to his credit and has dipped below double-digit rebounds only once over the first eight games of the season.

Zubac ended with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 victory over the 76ers.

Zubac continues to carry a heavy load for the Clippers, who have a shortage of big men to provide support inside. Kai Jones is a developmental player who can't provide consistent relief, and it's a potential issue since Zubac isn't accustomed to playing 30-plus minutes every night. He'll remain a dependable fantasy option as long as he can stay healthy.

Drummond accumulated nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Clippers.

Drummond will earn at least two more starts and may be in line for more as they gradually work Joel Embiid (suspension) back into the lineup. Although turnovers have been a bit of a problem for Drummond, he's been a serviceable big man with averages of 8.6 points and 10.6 rebounds through seven starts.

Adebayo produced 12 points (5-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists, one block and five steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 loss to the Suns.

Adebayo struggled offensively, making fewer than 25 percent of his attempts from the field en route to his fifth game with 12 or fewer points this season. He made up for the offensive inefficiencies on the defensive end, compiling his fifth career five-steal game. Through seven games, Adebayo is averaging 14.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 blocks across 32.4 minutes.

Nurkic produced 20 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 win over the Heat.

Nurkic was excellent Wednesday, connecting on multiple three-pointers for the first time this season while compiling season highs in points and rebounds. The performance was just Nurkic's third double-double of the campaign, but he's averaging 10.5 points and 10.6 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game on the year. He's grabbed at least 15 rebounds in three straight contests.

Reed amassed 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one block and two steals in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Hornets.

Reed logged a season-high 12 minutes, sliding up in the rotation after Jalen Duren was forced from the game due to an ankle injury. While Duren attempted to play through the issue, he was eventually removed and could certainly be at risk of missing time. Should we get word that Duren will be sidelined for any length of time, Reed could be someone to consider for streaming purposes. Isaiah Stewart would likely move into the starting lineup but is somewhat undersized, so Reed could log meaningful minutes.

Turner ended Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Magic with 17 points (6-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes.

Turner was once again a strong presence in the paint Wednesday, leading the Pacers in blocks while concluding second on the team in scoring and rebounds in a double-double performance. Turner has turned his game up a notch as of late, recording his second straight outing with at least 15 points and 10 rebounds. Turner now has two double-doubles on the season and has surpassed the double-digit point total in all seven appearances.