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Davis had 22 points (7-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 loss to the Spurs.

Davis finished with a full line, including a 22-and-13 double-double, despite shooting just 7-for-22 from the field. Outside of the poor shooting and, of course, the result, it was a good night for those who drafted the oft-injured superstar. Look for him to find his rhythm in what could be a favorable matchup against the Wizards on Friday.

Zubac accumulated 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 loss to the Jazz.

Zubac was a bright spot in the Clippers disappointing debut. He led the team in points with 19, as they struggled against a hot-shooting Jazz squad. Zubac was a double-double machine in 2024-25, tying Nikola Jokic for 2nd most (59). However, the Jazz missed only 11 shots total in the first half, limiting rebound opportunities and ultimately putting the game out of reach. The Clippers' next outing is Friday against the Phoenix Suns.

Lively logged four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 loss to San Antonio.

Lively managed just 10 minutes in the loss, limited by early foul trouble. Matched up against Victor Wembanyama was never going to end well, something that could probably be said for a number of centers across the league. While this was a terrible night for Lively, managers should stick to their guns and hope for an improved performance against the Wizards on Friday.

Queta logged 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds over 25 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 117-116 loss to the 76ers.

Queta got the starting nod Wednesday and fell two rebounds short of a double-double despite fouling out late in the fourth quarter. In spite of some conjecture as to who would be the starting center, Queta made the most of his opportunity. Luka Garza suffered a concussion early in the game, meaning he will likely miss time moving forward. That should ensure Queta holds onto the starting spot, making him a viable 12-team fantasy asset.

Drummond racked up one rebound across three minutes during Wednesday's 117-116 win over the Celtics.

Drummond managed just three minutes in the win, despite the fact that Joel Embiid was on a strict minutes restriction. Adem Bona logged 15 minutes as the primary backup, and although his production left a lot to be desired, it would appear as though Drummond is third in the current pecking order, making him a non-factor in just about all fantasy formats.

Wembanyama logged 40 points (15-21 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 win over Dallas.

Wembanyama got wherever he wanted, whenever he wanted, inside the painted area despite going up against a strong defensive frontcourt in Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively. Wembanyama displayed a variety of strong post moves, including an and-one reverse dunk and several other highlight plays. His lone three-point make came in jaw-dropping fashion, as the 7-foot-5 center rejected a Lively shot attempt, brought the ball down the floor and got fouled on a made step-back three, setting up a four-point play. Entering Year 3, Wembanyama has seemingly elevated his game to another level, and if he can consistently play like he did Wednesday, Wembanyama will certainly be in MVP conversations.

Kessler generated 22 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and four blocks during Wednesday's 129-108 win over the Clippers.

Kessler logged just seven field-goal attempts in the win, yet he wound up leading Utah in points after knocking down all seven looks. The 24-year-old center shot just 17.6 percent from three-point range last season, but he knocked down both of his looks from distance Wednesday. Kessler made multiple threes just once in 58 regular-season contests in 2024-25. Beyond his excellent shooting performance, Kessler fell one rebound shy of a double-double, and he doled out four assists -- something he did merely eight times last season.

Missi rolled his right ankle with 4:32 left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 128-122 loss to Memphis, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Missi did not return.

Missi looked to be in significant pain after rolling his ankle, and head coach Willie Green didn't offer an update on Missi's status postgame. Missi logged five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 23 minutes before exiting. With Kevon Looney (knee) sidelined into November and Karlo Matkovic (elbow) also injured, the Pelicans would be left with Derik Queen and two-way player Hunter Dickinson at the center spot if Missi is forced to miss time. A status update should come ahead of Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

Jokic (rest) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Jokic, along with several other starters, rested in Denver's preseason finale, but with the Nuggets submitting an empty injury report for Thursday's contest, Jokic and crew will be a full-go. Jokic averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game during the 2024-25 regular season, setting career highs in points, assists and steals.

Porzingis contributed 20 points (5-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 loss to the Raptors.

Acquired from Boston in the offseason to take over starting center duties for Atlanta, Porzingis had a strong debut for his new squad, albeit in a losing effort. The 30-year-old has played more than 57 regular-season games in a season only three times in his career, but with the Hawks having Onyeka Okongwu as a more-than-capable understudy, Porzingis may not see the workload he was accustomed to with the Celtics as Atlanta tries to keep him healthy.