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Landale posted 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Atlanta's 123-113 win over Sacramento on Saturday.

With Onyeka Okongwu (finger) sidelined, Landale was moved into Atlanta's starting lineup for the first time since his team debut Feb. 5. Landale took advantage of the opportunity, leading the Hawks in both rebounds and blocks while finishing as the team's fourth-leading scorer. The fifth-year pro has proven that he can put together productive stat lines when operating in an expanded role, though his ceiling would take a substantial hit if Okongwu is cleared to play against the Celtics on Monday.

Johnson posted 26 points (11-22 FG, 4-1 3Pt), 10 assists, five rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during the Hawks' 123-113 win over the Kings on Saturday.

Johnson helped Atlanta secure the victory with 11 points in the fourth quarter. He led the Hawks in assists Saturday and finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker (27 points). Johnson has logged three double-doubles over his last five outings and is up to 44 on the season, which is third most in the Association behind Karl-Anthony Towns (51) and Nikola Jokic (50). Johnson has averaged 22.6 points, 8.8 assists, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 threes and 1.2 steals over 36.1 minutes per game since March 1.

Embiid produced 29 points (8-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-13 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 victory over Charlotte.

Although the superstar big man's lack of availability has been frustrating in 2025-26, there's no denying his impact on the court when healthy. Embiid has averaged 31.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.9 minutes per tilt in his last 10 appearances, shooting 52.5 percent from the field.

Barlow posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in 15 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 victory over the Hornets.

Barlow hung onto the starting spot at power forward despite the return of Kelly Oubre on Saturday, though that could change once the latter becomes further removed from his elbow injury. Over his last 10 games, Barlow has averaged a modest 7.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.9 blocks in 23.9 minutes per contest.

Alexander-Walker logged 27 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and four steals over 36 minutes during the Hawks' 123-113 win over the Kings on Saturday.

Alexander-Walker was held scoreless in the first quarter, but he came alive in the second with 14 points and ended up leading both teams in scoring. It was the 25th time this season that he connected on at least four three-pointers, and he also set a season high in steals, coming one swipe shy of matching a career best that he set in November of 2023. Alexander-Walker has 42 games this season in which he has scored 20-plus points, and it's no surprise to see him in the running for the NBA's Most Improved Player award given that he logged just 23 games of 20 or more points in six seasons prior to 2025-26. Since March 1, Alexander-Walker has averaged 23.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.5 threes and 1.8 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.

Edgecombe produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 31 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 win over the Hornets.

That's now five straight games in double figures in scoring for Edgecombe. During that span, the rookie first-rounder is averaging 26.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 35.6 minutes per game while shooting a blistering 51.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Diabate registered 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 loss to the 76ers.

Diabate collected his 19th double-double of the season, and he's pulled away from rookie big man Ryan Kalkbrenner for the top center spot since late December. Diabate has averaged 8.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 27.3 minutes per game in his last five outings, shooting 68.0 percent from the field.

Knueppel registered 11 points (3-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 loss to Philadelphia.

That's now consecutive double-doubles for the rookie first-rounder and six on the campaign. Knueppel has scored in double figures in all but one of his past seven appearances, during which he's averaged 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.3 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes per game.

Miller notched 29 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 8-10 FT) and eight rebounds in 34 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 loss to the 76ers.

Miller came just one point short of what would have been his sixth 30-point game of the season. The star forward is on a heater for the Hornets and fantasy managers alike, scoring at least 21 points in four of his past five outings while averaging 22.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 4.4 three-pointers in 30.5 minutes per tilt during that stretch.

Hyland closed Saturday's 109-87 loss to the Pistons with six points (2-10 FG, 2-9 3Pt), one rebound and two steals in 26 minutes.

Hyland struggled from the field for the second straight game, unable to maintain his hot shooting from the four previous outings. Despite stepping into a larger role following the knee injury to Anthony Edwards, Hyland has been a fringe fantasy asset at best, averaging 13.9 points and 2.6 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes per game in seven appearances over the past two weeks.