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Wembanyama totaled 29 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 30 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 victory over the Rockets.

Wembanyama had a rough showing in the season-opening loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, but the star big man bounced back admirably here and posted an excellent all-around showing. Aside from his contributions on the offensive side of the floor, Wembanyama limited Alperen Sengun to just six points and five rebounds, and that proved to be pivotal in allowing the Spurs to clinch their first win of the season. Expect Wembanyama to continue racking up stats left and right going forward, with a rematch against the Rockets on Monday on the horizon.

Sengun produced six points (2-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 loss to the Spurs.

Sengun couldn't get anything going down low and had a rough time trying to get past Victor Wembanyama, who found a way to limit Sengun's impact considerably on both ends of the court. Sengun had recorded double-doubles in his previous two outings this season, however, and one subpar outing isn't going to worry fantasy managers who trusted him in standard drafts. He should remain a capable producer for the Rockets due to his elite ability to fill the stat sheet.

Sabonis had 29 points (10-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 131-127 loss to the Lakers.

Sabonis missed out on a double-double in his first game but notched a stat line we've come to expect from him in Saturday's loss. Sabonis will be a double-double threat nightly after leading the league in the category last season. Triple-doubles will be more elusive, but he ended the 2023-24 season ranked first in that category as well.

Davis provided 31 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 131-127 win over the Kings.

Davis and LeBron James are posting sky-high totals to begin the season, with the 31 points actually representing Davis' low point total to date. The Lakers are a tough team to beat when both All-Stars are humming on all cylinders. Davis has averaged 34.0 points, 11.0 assists and 2.3 blocked shots over the first three games of the season.

Holmgren delivered 21 points (8-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 16 rebounds, a steal and two blocks across 29 minutes in Saturday's 114-95 win over the Bulls.

The second-year big man recorded a career-high mark in rebounds in this game, and he's picking things up right where he left them off following an impressive rookie season in 2023-24. Holmgren has opened the 2024-25 campaign on a strong note with at least 20 points and 14 boards in his first two outings. With no competition for playing time due to the injury of Isaiah Hartenstein (hand), Holmgren should consistently see upwards of 30 minutes on a regular basis, making him a double-double threat every time he steps on the court.

Vucevic delivered 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and a block across 33 minutes in Saturday's 114-95 loss to the Thunder.

Vucevic has been the Bulls' most consistent player in the first week of the 2024-25 regular season, recording a double-double in each of his three outings while shooting an impressive 7-for-13 from three-point range. There's going to be some regression in the efficiency department as the season progresses, but there's no question Vucevic is starting this season on a strong note.

Kleber won't return to Saturday's game against the Suns due to a right hamstring injury, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Kleber posted two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound in 16 minutes prior to departing. Though the 32-year-old remains part of Dallas' rotation to open the 2024-25 season, he'll likely have a tough time surpassing 20 minutes in most games while all of Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively and P.J. Washington are available in the frontcourt. Kleber can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's game against the Jazz.

Duren finished with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in Saturday's 124-118 loss to the Celtics.

Duren finished just one rebound shy of opening the new season with two double-doubles over his first three appearances. One of the most promising young big men in The Association, Duren had excellent fantasy upside due to his solid two-way play and his established role as a go-to offensive option on a rebuilding Pistons team. Duren had a career-best season in 2023-24 with 13.8 points and 11.6 rebounds per game across 61 regular-season contests, and it wouldn't be surprising if he improves on those numbers in 2024-25.

Zubac recorded 24 points (11-17 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and a block across 39 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 win over the Nuggets.

Zubac made personal history with his excellent performance Saturday, as he's scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. The big man is enjoying a bigger role on offense with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, and until Leonard is ready to handle his regular workload upon his return, Zubac could continue to operate as the Clippers' third-best offensive weapon behind James Harden and Norman Powell. This should translate into a substantial uptick in his fantasy appeal, as Zubac hasn't averaged more than 11.7 points per game in any of his previous eight seasons in The Association.

Jokic recorded 41 points (14-26 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block across 37 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 loss to the Clippers.

The Nuggets struggled with their shooting during the first half, and while Jokic took over in the second half, it wasn't enough to give Denver its first win of the season. The star big man made a career-high seven three-pointers in this game, and while the Nuggets are stumbling to start the season, Jokic's early-season numbers suggest fantasy managers will remain very happy with his overall contributions.