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Kennard logged 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three assists, three rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.

Kennard led the Lakers bench in scoring during Saturday's blowout win. He did most of his damage from beyond the arc, and Saturday's contest marked the sixth time this season that the veteran guard has connected on at least four three-pointers in a game. It was Kennard's highest-scoring output since being acquired by the Lakers from the Hawks in early February, and he'll wrap up the month having averaged 10.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 threes over 22.1 minutes per game.

Reaves logged 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and one rebound over 28 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.

Reaves came out firing with 11 points in the first quarter, and he finished Saturday's game as the Lakers' third-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (26 points) and LeBron James (22 points). Reaves is seemingly past the calf strain that caused him to miss 22 of 24 games from mid-December to early February. He'll wrap up the month of February having averaged 19.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.2 steals over 29.1 minutes per game.

James logged 22 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.

James scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half (including 14 points in the second quarter). He finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic and was one assist shy of recording his 12th double-double of the season (and fifth since Feb. 1). James will wrap up February having averaged 20.5 points, 8.1 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 33.7 minutes per game.

Ingram recorded 24 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 win over the Wizards.

After shooting 41.7 percent from the field in his previous two appearances, Ingram turned in an efficient performance Saturday and finished as Toronto's second-leading scorer. The veteran swingman contributed across the board and recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists for the ninth time this season. He also chipped in a steal and a block for just the second time this month. Ingram has reached the 20-point mark in four of Toronto's five outings following the All-Star break, averaging 22.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 34.6 minutes per game over that stretch.

Doncic posted 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block over 29 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.

Doncic put together a strong stat line on his 27th birthday, as he led the Lakers in points while finishing second in assists behind LeBron James (nine). Doncic has played well in each of his last five outings since returning from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. Since his return, he has averaged 30.4 points, 9.0 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.4 minutes per game.

Durant contributed 32 points (12-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 loss to the Heat.

After dropping 40 points in Thursday's win over Orlando, Durant poured in a game-high 32 points Saturday. In 11 February appearances, he reached the 30-point threshold five times. Although he was efficient from the field Saturday, the superstar struggled from three-point range and has shot just 4-for-18 from downtown over his last two games. On a more positive note, Durant recorded a game-high eight assists and a team-best two blocks, tallying multiple swats for just the second time since Jan. 11.

Vukcevic finished Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors with 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes.

Vukcevic continues to put up solid numbers despite playing limited minutes. In five games over the past two weeks, he has offered top-90 value, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 19.0 minutes per game. At this point, it appears as though Washington is going to continue limiting all of its starters, making Vukcevic a borderline hold, especially seeing as though he has missed two of the past seven games.

Hardy posted 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) over 20 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors.

Hardy scored in double figures for a fifth straight appearance, although his peripheral production remains basically nonexistent. In fact, in those five games since joining the Wizards, Hardy has recorded a total of just 11 rebounds, two assists and three combined steals-plus-blocks. At best, managers in deeper formats could consider streaming him in for points and threes.

Coulibaly amassed 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Raptors.

Coulibaly continues to play limited minutes, much like the entire Washington starting five. In fact, all five players who began the game logged fewer than 25 minutes, a theme that, while at least predictable, makes it hard for fantasy managers to trust anyone on the Wizards roster. Unless you are desperate for steals, Coulibaly is best viewed as a streaming option in standard leagues.

Williamson won't return to Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a right ankle injury. He finished with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound across 11 minutes.

Williamson checked out of the contest with 9:33 remaining in the second quarter after suffering the injury. The severity of the ankle issue isn't clear, but the star forward faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Sunday's game against the Clippers. Karlo Matkovic and Derik Queen would be candidates to take on increased minutes if Williamson ends up sitting Sunday.