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Gafford chipped in 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 loss to the Pelicans.

Gafford established season highs in both points and boards. The 27-year-old big man has a lot of responsibilities on his plate with Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) both out of action, and Gafford has quickly become worthy of roster consideration in most fantasy leagues despite his limited playing time. Through his first three outings, Gafford has averaged 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.3 assists in 22.3 minutes per game.

Sengun generated 20 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 16 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block across 35 minutes of Wednesday's 124-109 win over the Grizzlies.

Sengun has now delivered a double-double in three consecutive games. His 16 rebounds marked a new season high, and he's also dished out at least six assists each of his seven games this season. Sengun averaged 4.9 assists per game during the 2024-25 regular season. The 23-year-old center is averaging 22.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game so far.

Robinson registered eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assists, one steal, three blocks and one turnover in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 137-114 victory over the Wolves.

Even in limited minutes, Robinson is capable of providing some low-end value with his output in boards (8.7) and blocks (1.7). However, it seems he'll consistently be rested on back-to-back sets, at least through the early stages of the season, which will make him a frustrating player to roster in fantasy hoops.

Towns recorded 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four turnovers in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 137-114 win over the Wolves.

Towns has double-doubled in all but one game this season, and he's currently pulling down a career-high 12.8 rebounds per contest. He's also getting to the line a career-high 6.9 times a night, and he's converting a career-best 90.9 percent of those attempts, which are a few reasons why he's been a top-30 fantasy option on the season.

Drummond finished Wednesday's 132-121 loss to the Cavaliers with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes.

It was Adem Bona who drew the start at center due to Joel Embiid (rest) sitting out of Wednesday's game. However, Bona played just 18 minutes to Drummond's 28, a season high for the latter, as he led both teams in rebounding en route to his first double-double of the season. Drummond is averaging 5.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals over 16.7 minutes per game this season.

Sarr finished with 31 points (12-20 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 loss to the Celtics.

Sarr filled up the stat sheet in an otherwise forgettable night for his squad. The French import has now scored 31 points twice this season and is averaging 19 points per game.

Nurkic recorded six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 114-103 loss to the Pistons.

Nurkic entered the starting lineup for a third straight game Wednesday, and while he didn't have much of an impact offensively, he lived at the rim. He pulled down a season-high 17 rebounds, including three offensive boards. The 31-year-old also impressed by racking up a team high in steals. Nurkic should remain part of Utah's starting five for the foreseeable future after it was announced earlier Wednesday that Walker Kessler would require season-ending shoulder surgery.

Allen posted 24 points (11-17 FG, 02- 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals over 30 minutes during Cleveland's 132-121 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Wednesday marked the first time in the 2025-26 season that Cleveland's core four of Allen, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley shared the floor together. Allen was cleared to play Wednesday after missing the Cavaliers' last two games due to a finger injury and made his presence felt in his return with a game-high plus-24 point differential. He also posted season-highs in blocks and steals and recorded his first double-double of the season after logging 40 during the 2024-25 campaign. Allen is averaging 15.7 points on 59.6 percent shooting, 7.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks over 27.5 minutes to open the regular season.

Duren totaled 22 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 FT), 22 rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 114-103 victory over Utah.

Duren enjoyed an efficient evening on the offensive end, drilling 10 field goals for just the second time this season. His 22 rebounds also mark a season high and his third double-double in four games. Duren is averaging 22.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks during this impressive four-game stretch.

Adebayo is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to a left foot injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Adebayo picked up the injury after having played merely eight minutes Wednesday, and he's iffy to return. The star big man's absence should leave more opportunities for Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic.