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Duncan Robinson SG | DET
Pistons' Duncan Robinson: Buries seven triples in loss
Robinson amassed 27 points (8-12 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 loss to Philadelphia.
Robinson caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down seven three-pointers en route to a team-high 27 points. The veteran sharpshooter was Detroit's most efficient offensive weapon, making eight of his 12 field-goal attempts while logging a substantial workload. Although his contributions outside scoring remained limited, Robinson's perimeter production makes him a valuable specialist for fantasy managers seeking three-pointers.
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Tyrese Maxey PG | PHI
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Hands out seven dimes
Maxey produced 19 points (5-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and seven assists across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 win over the Pistons.
Maxey struggled inside the arc, converting just two of his nine two-point attempts, but his perimeter shooting and perfect night at the foul line helped offset the inefficiency. He also committed only one turnover while handing out seven assists. With Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown combining for 56 points, Maxey didn't need to carry the scoring load to help Philadelphia secure the win.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SF | PHI
76ers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Quiet in 21 minutes
Caldwell-Pope supplied five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 win over the Pistons.
Caldwell-Pope was efficient with his limited opportunities but contributed little beyond scoring. Despite receiving a respectable allotment of playing time off the bench, the veteran wing attempted just three shots and failed to register an assist or defensive statistic. His modest offensive involvement continues to limit his appeal outside deeper fantasy leagues.
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Joel Embiid C | PHI
76ers' Joel Embiid: Dominant on glass
Embiid chipped in 26 points (8-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 win over Detroit.
Embiid controlled the interior, pulling down four offensive rebounds while converting all 10 of his free-throw attempts. The veteran center delivered a strong double-double despite struggling from beyond the arc, providing Philadelphia with a reliable presence in the paint. His 33-minute workload was also encouraging for fantasy managers monitoring his availability and playing time.
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Jonathan Isaac PF | ORL
Magic's Jonathan Isaac: Returns after G League assignment
Orlando recalled Isaac (knee) from the G League's Osceola Magic on Wednesday.
Isaac was assigned to Osceola but recalled again on the same day while he continued his recovery from a knee issue. Having yet to play this season, the forward is not expected to find a meaningful role in the short term, and he'll likely appear on the bench when he's available again.
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Tari Eason PF | HOU
Rockets' Tari Eason: Solid bench production continues
Eason logged nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Eason turned in another decent performance, maintaining top-100 value despite inconsistent playing time. At this stage, his minutes seem to be dictated by who is and isn't available on any given night, making him a somewhat flighty asset. With that said, he is making the most of his time on the floor, averaging 10.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.9 three-pointers and 2.3 combined steals and blocks. He's picked up at least one steal or block in all nine of his outings this season.
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Alperen Sengun C | HOU
Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Triple-doubles in loss
Sengun racked up 17 points (5-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Sengun recorded his first triple-double of the season, albeit in a losing effort. It continues what has been a strong start to the season, as he is currently putting up first-round value in standard leagues. Through seven appearances, he has averaged 22.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 2.4 combined steals and blocks.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic SF | HOU
Rockets' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Scoreless again in loss
Bogdanovic provided no counting stats across five minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Bogdanovic has seen his role evaporate in recent times, to the point where he is barely seeing the floor. In four games over the past week, he has averaged just 2.5 points in 10.0 minutes per contest, barely making him a top-400 asset. At this point, he would require a number of injuries to players ahead of him in the rotation to have any shot at putting up fantasy value.
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Bones Hyland PG | MIN
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Pops for 19 points in win
Hyland amassed 19 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 victory over Houston.
Hyland scored at least 19 points for the second time in the past four games, having now also scored double-digit points in four of the past five games. While he is being asked to do more on the offensive end, his production does seem somewhat unsustainable, especially given his playing time. In four appearances over the past week, he has averaged just 16.0 minutes per game, typically not enough to maintain standard-league relevance.
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Rudy Gobert C | MIN
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Blocks four shots in victory
Gobert ended Wednesday's 117-107 victory over the Rockets with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.
Gobert blocked a season-high four shots, rewarding fantasy managers who stuck with him. It's been a somewhat underwhelming start to the season for the veteran center on both ends of the floor. Through eight games, he is averaging 7.5 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks, shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from the line.