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  • Suns' Drew Eubanks: Efficient as reserve

    Eubanks posted eight points (2-3 FG, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds across 13 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies.

    Although Eubanks played just 13 minutes during Sunday's matchup, he matched his second-highest rebound total of the season and made an impact on the scoreboard. He's been an inconsistent part of the rotation to begin the calendar year, averaging 5.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game over his last four outings.

  • Jusuf Nurkic C | UTA

    Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Hauls in 19 rebounds

    Nurkic finished Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies with 18 points (8-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 19 rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes.

    Nurkic posted single-digit scoring and rebound totals in his last two appearances, but he bounced back with a strong double-double during Sunday's defeat. Despite his recent cold stretch, the 29-year-old has secured double-digit boards in nine of his last 12 outings, averaging 14.2 points, 13.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 28.0 minutes per game across that span.

  • Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Tallies six rebounds vs. Phoenix

    Biyombo chipped in one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 victory over Phoenix.

    Biyombo was announced as a starter for Sunday's matchup, but he came off the bench as Xavier Tillman surprisingly joined the starting unit. However, Biyombo saw a relatively normal allotment of minutes, while Tillman played just three minutes. Biyombo has been a relatively limited contributor this year, averaging 4.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.

  • Raptors' Jontay Porter: Plays 12 minutes off bench

    Porter recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 12 minutes during Sunday's 133-118 win over the Warriors.

    Porter appeared in a third consecutive game for the Raptors on Sunday, although it's worth noting that none of the matchups were particularly close on the scoreboard at halftime. He's averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game during his appearances with the parent club, but it seems unlikely that he'll have a consistent enough role in the NBA to make him a fantasy-relevant option.

  • Raptors' Chris Boucher: Nears double-double off bench

    Boucher recorded 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 16 minutes during Sunday's 133-118 victory over the Warriors.

    Boucher has had relatively limited production off the bench for most of the year, but he's come within one rebound of a double-double in his last two appearances. He was perfect from the floor Sunday, although it's worth noting that both of his recent strong performances came in games where the score was lopsided after the first half. Across his last eight appearances, Boucher has averaged 7.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.

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    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Posts double-double in victory

    Poeltl supplied 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's 133-118 win over Golden State.

    Poeltl has had somewhat inconsistent production in recent weeks, but he put together an efficient, well-rounded stat line during Sunday's comfortable victory. He's posted three double-doubles over his last six appearances and has averaged 10.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.7 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game during that time.

  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Without clear return timeline

    Williams, who remains out for Monday's game against the Bulls, is without a clear timeline for a return while he continues to recover from a lower-back contusion, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Williams hasn't played since Dec. 8 due to the injury and will miss his 14th consecutive game Monday. The Hornets initially listed Williams as doubtful ahead of each of his first 12 absences, but he's since taken "out" tags into two straight contests. The change in designation seemingly supports the notion that Williams is without a clear timeline for a return, with Boone noting that the second-year center has been able to take part in pregame work but isn't yet participating in practices. Fantasy managers shouldn't count on Williams playing in any of the Hornets' four games this week.

  • Ivica Zubac C | IND

    Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Leads team with double-double

    Zubac supplied 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes during Sunday's 106-103 loss to the Lakers.

    Zubac had an excellent game in the paint despite tough opposition from Anthony Davis, and he bested his rival by nine rebounds in the loss. Thanks to contributions from Zubac and others, the Clippers looked solid defensively but couldn't get much going on offense. Zubac and Paul George were the only players to score more than 20 points in the defeat.

  • Nets' Nic Claxton: All-around showing in double-double

    Claxton finished with 16 points (8-8 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 134-127 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.

    Claxton led all players in Sunday's contest in blocks to go along with a team-best rebound total and a pair of steals while ending as one of five Nets with a double-digit point total in a double-double outing. Claxton has recorded four or more blocks in six games this year. He has also tallied a double-double in 12 appearances this year, including in seven of his last 10 outings.

  • Duop Reath C | PHO

    Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Records first double-double in win

    Reath amassed 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 134-127 overtime win over the Nets.

    Reath led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while adding a trio of blocks and ending as one of six Trail Blazers with a double-digit point total in his first double-double of the season. Reath hauled in double-digit rebounds for the first time this year while also setting a season high in blocks. Reath has finished with at least 15 points and seven rebounds in two straight contests.

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