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Murray-Boyles contributed 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to Orlando.

Murray-Boyles continues to make the most of his opportunities off the bench, and Friday was no different, as he produced a season-high mark in scoring while also notching his second straight game with double-digit points. Murray-Boyles should continue to play off the bench behind Jakob Poeltl, and while that limits his upside on paper, he's still averaging 8.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in just 19.0 minutes per contest.

Poeltl provided 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to the Magic.

Poeltl has endured a tough start to the season, but the veteran big man delivered his best outing by a wide margin Friday. Poeltl not only recorded his first double-double of the season, but also set new season highs in points, rebounds and assists. The previous benchmarks were really low, however, so the next step for the big man is to be more consistent on a game-to-game basis. His starting role doesn't seem to be in jeopardy, but he hasn't delivered a ton of fantasy value in the early stages of the campaign.

Quickley registered 17 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and eight assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to the Magic.

Quickley finished just two assists shy of a double-double, but as has been the case this season, he stood out due to his shooting ability once again. This was the third time Quickley has drained at least four three-pointers in his five appearances this season. He's been effective as both a scorer and playmaker early on, averaging 17.4 points, 6.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting a solid 37.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Carter finished with 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Raptors.

Carter has yet to record his first double-double of the season, and he ended just three boards shy of doing so Friday. He took a step forward offensively, though, as he hit the 20-point mark after scoring a combined 12 points (4-10 FG) in his previous two contests. Carter has reached the 20-point mark in three of his five appearances this season, and he should continue to benefit from an expanded offensive role due to the absences of Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee).

Bane provided 28 points (8-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes during Friday's 121-114 victory over the Raptors.

Bane had been struggling with this shot and entered Friday's slate shooting just 30.2 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from three, so this was clearly a step in the right direction for the star forward. He also posted season-high marks in points and assists, and this is the kind of production fantasy managers would like to see from Bane on a regular basis. He needs to step up and take advantage of a bigger offensive role with both Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) on the sidelines.

Black amassed 17 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-114 victory over the Raptors.

Black bounced back after struggling massively in his previous start. He should continue to handle a bigger role due to the absence of Jalen Suggs (knee), and while he's not expected to average a double-double as a starter, this was clearly a step in the right direction. Black has surpassed the 15-point plateau in two of his three appearances this season.

Gillespie closed with 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and four steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to Denver.

Gillespie provided a big lift off the bench, posting a double-double while adding four steals. The guard's production was aided by Dillon Brooks' ejection and a tepid night from Jalen Green. With Phoenix searching for answers early in the season, Gillespie's playmaking could earn him an expanded role.

Booker totaled 20 points (7-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to Denver.

Booker struggled with his shot on his 30th birthday, but luckily Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks and Colin Gillespie picked up the slack. The star guard also committed four turnovers and played a team-high 39 minutes as Phoenix fell to 1-3. The Suns need more efficiency from their franchise player, and he'll look for a better night Monday against the Warriors.

Bridges chipped in 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Bridges led Phoenix in scoring and posted a double-double while adding three blocks. The forward has quickly become a key part of the Suns' frontcourt in his first season in Phoenix, and his production was even more important after Dillon Brooks was ejected in the third quarter. He'll try to help Phoenix bounce back Monday at Golden State.

Johnson accumulated 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 127-120 victory over the Suns.

Johnson battled through a tough shooting night, going two-of-eight from deep, but came one rebound shy of a double-double. With Julian Srawther out until at least Thanksgiving, Johnson is the frontrunner to hold down a starting role at the wing.