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Poulakidas closed with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 loss to Milwaukee.

Poulakidas made his season debut with the Mavericks on March 3, and while his playing time has been inconsistent, he's finding ways to produce when given enough minutes. This 11-point output was a season-high mark for the rookie, although it's hard to trust him in fantasy given his role as a two-way player. He's appeared in just seven of the Mavericks' 17 games since the beginning of March.

Cisse closed with eight points (4-7 FG), 13 rebounds, two blocks and three steals over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 loss to Milwaukee.

Cisse didn't provide much on offense, although he made his presence felt, considering he didn't have many touches. His real fantasy value came on the defensive end and as a rebounder. In three appearances in March, Cisse racked up 32 rebounds, four steals and five blocks while scoring 14 points on 7-for-13 shooting. He won't be a game-changer in most fantasy formats with the playoffs about to end, but he could be useful in category-based leagues for managers looking to bolster their frontcourt via a streaming alternative.

Garland finished with 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Garland logged a high shot volume but had trouble finding the bottom of the basket during the defeat. Although Garland has been generally productive, his scoring results have been wildly erratic, alternating between prolific totals and underwhelming performances. Although assists have padded his fantasy totals, the team needs more consistency from the guard down the stretch.

Leonard accumulated 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 loss to Portland.

Leonard received ample support from his teammates and had the goods to take down the Trail Blazers, but Portland rode the momentum and outplayed Los Angeles in the second half. While the Clippers are essentially a lock for the Play-In Tournament, they will have to face Portland again in 10 days. The Clippers will need superior numbers from Leonard as they try to hold onto the eighth seed.

Flagg ended with 19 points (6-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 loss to Milwaukee.

Flagg delivered a better performance than in his previous game, when he posted 12 points on 5-for-19 shooting in a loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. However, the star rookie has been struggling with his shot considerably in recent weeks, perhaps showing signs of fatigue from the long grind of his first season in the NBA. Flagg has gone three straight games without draining a three-pointer, but the long-range woes date back to March 6 when he returned from a foot sprain. In his last 15 games, Flagg is averaging 19.9 points per game but is shooting just 18.2 percent from beyond the arc while attempting multiple threes in all but two of those contests.

Clingan closed with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 win over the Clippers.

The Trail Blazers have rattled off two consecutive victories without Clingan's usual production. The prolific rebounder has recorded a paltry nine boards over the past two contests, well below his seasonal average of 11.6 rebounds per game. While others have picked up the slack, the team lacks a key element of their success without Clingan's proficiency on the glass. He'll take a day off and try to right the ship Thursday against the Pelicans.

Henderson closed Tuesday's 114-104 victory over the Clippers with 15 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes.

The Trail Blazers employed a smaller lineup amid Jerami Grant's (calf) absence, running Henderson alongside Jrue Holiday in the backcourt for a second consecutive game. The move has reaped significant benefits with two convincing victories. Shaedon Sharpe's (calf) extended absence has opened a window for Henderson to show his potential after fading into the woodwork for most of the season behind Holiday. The team will likely ride with this successful scheme until Grant returns.

Bane registered 21 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 victory over the Suns.

Even though Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs posted solid stat lines across the board, it was Bane who led the Magic in scoring. Bane has scored at least 17 points in five games in a row and has made at least two three-pointers in three consecutive appearances, so he's doing what is asked of him. The veteran guard averaged a robust 20.4 points per game in March while shooting 38.3 percent from deep, so fantasy managers shouldn't have a problem relying on him even if he has a few down games here and there.

Banchero closed with 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 victory over the Suns.

Banchero had a not-so-great shooting performance in this win over the Suns, but that shouldn't matter much from a fantasy perspective, as he contributed enough in other categories to finish just one board and two dimes away from a triple-double. Even if Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane carried the Magic offensively in this win, it's hard to downplay the impact Banchero has offensively for the Magic. The star forward averaged 24.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in March.

Avdija racked up 28 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 victory over the Clippers.

Avdija padded his total with another great result at the charity stripe. The Portland standout has logged 23 games with 10 or more free-throw attempts, eclipsed only by Luka Doncic. Avdija also finished as the team's top rebounder, a milestone usually reserved for Donovan Clingan, who endured one of his worst games of the season. Avdija has recorded solid numbers since returning from a six-game absence, averaging 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.7 steals over a 13-game span.