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Williams logged four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament loss to Portland.

Williams recorded a game-high three blocks, although that's really where the positives end. Despite being healthy, Williams continues to play limited minutes. In his past two games, he has averaged just 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 21.0 minutes per game. Tuesday's loss will see Phoenix face off against either the Clippers or the Warriors, with the winner going on to play the Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.

Sharpe had 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament victory over the Suns.

Sharpe exceeded 20 minutes for the first time since returning from a 27-game absence due to a leg injury. While he does appear to be trending in the right direction, it is clear the Trail Blazers are taking a cautious approach. Based on what we have seen in his three games since getting back on the floor, expect to see Sharpe flirting with 25 minutes sooner rather than later.

Camara registered eight points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament win over the Suns.

Despite struggling on the offensive end, Camara did what he does best, accumulating a game-high four steals. After a slow start to the season, Camara has turned things around at the right time, putting up top-35 fantasy numbers over the past month. Portland will now face San Antonio in the first round of the playoffs, and Camara may need to be at his best if the Trail Blazers are to pull off an upset.

Grant (calf) closed Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament victory over the Suns with 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 19 minutes.

Grant returned to action after missing the previous seven games due to a right calf strain. Though he came off the bench and his minutes capped, Grant's impact didn't go unnoticed, as he connected on a couple of late three-pointers to help the Trail Blazers rally back to eventually secure the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Assuming he didn't suffer any setbacks, Grant should see an uptick in playing time when Portland faces San Antonio on Sunday in Game 1 of its first-round playoff series.

Diabate posted eight points (4-5 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game victory over Miami.

Despite scoring in single digits for the sixth straight game, Diabate found other ways to impact the game, most notably on the boards, where he grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds. Charlotte will now face either Philadelphia or Orlando, with the winner going on to face the Pistons in the opening round of the playoffs.

White provided 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game victory over the Heat.

White closed the game Tuesday, playing over Kon Knueppel, who continues to struggle from the floor. While the production was certainly more than adequate, the highlight was a game-tying three-pointer that ultimately sent the game into overtime. Although he continues to come off the bench, White has proven himself to be a key contributor, providing the team with a viable scoring threat when others are having an off night.

Knueppel finished Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game victory over the Heat with six points (2-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes.

Knueppel continued his recent struggles on the offensive end, shooting no better than 36 percent from the floor for the fifth straight game. While it has been a spectacular rookie season for Knueppel, his recent slump has come at arguably the worst time for the Hornets. Following Tuesday's victory, Charlotte will now face either the 76ers or the Magic for the final spot in the playoffs. Look for Knueppel to try and shoot his way back into form in what is another must-win game.

Wiggins registered 27 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to Charlotte.

Wiggins recorded 27 points, the most he has scored in his past 17 games. Tuesday's loss brings to an end what was largely a disappointing season for the Heat. As for Wiggins, he closed as a top-60 player in fantasy, averaging 15.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.

Powell recorded 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Tournament loss to Charlotte.

Powell was limited to just 19 minutes, ending what was otherwise a positive season for the veteran. He finished with averages of 21.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.7 three-pointers, doing enough to earn his first All-Star nod. Assuming he returns to Miami next season, expect to see Powell playing as the second or third option on offense, flirting with 20 points per game on most nights.

Ware chipped in 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 19 rebounds, four assists and five blocks over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Tournament loss to Charlotte.

Ware did everything he could to get Miami over the line, leading the game with 19 rebounds and five blocks. With Bam Adebayo leaving early due to a back injury, Ware was forced into a sizeable role, serving as the primary big man. While it was a solid season for Ware, his ongoing role will no doubt be a contentious topic, as he switched between starting and coming off the bench for much of the 2025-26 campaign.