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Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points and the Atlanta Hawks won their 10th consecutive game, a 124-112 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday.
Atlanta owns the longest active winning streak in the NBA and the club's longest winning streak since its franchise-record 19-game run in the 2014-15 season. The result ended Orlando's seven-game winning streak.
Atlanta, 11-1 since the All-Star break, moved into a tie for eighth with the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference.
Alexander-Walker shot 12-for-22 from the floor, sinking a career-high nine 3-pointers (on 15 attempts), for his 36th 20-point game of the season. He also had seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jalen Johnson earned his 13th triple-double of the season with 24 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
Orlando got 18 points and 10 rebounds from Paolo Banchero, 18 points from Desmond Bane and 17 points from Wendell Carter Jr.
Lakers 100, Rockets 92
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 36 points as visiting Los Angeles claimed a victory over Houston.
The Lakers evened the season series with the Rockets ahead of the third and final meeting between the teams on Wednesday in Houston. Los Angeles also extended its lead over Houston for the third seed in the Western Conference to 1 1/2 games. LeBron James added 18 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Lakers.
Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, eight rebounds) pushed the Rockets to an 88-85 lead before Houston came undone. The Lakers aggressively double-teamed Kevin Durant (18 points, seven turnovers), and the Rockets could not adjust. Houston scored only 12 points in the fourth period.
Spurs 119, Clippers 115
Victor Wembanyama scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Stephon Castle added 23 points and eight assists and San Antonio continued its late-season surge with a victory over Los Angeles at Inglewood, Calif.
Devin Vassell put up 20 points and De'Aaron Fox added 18 as the Spurs improved to an NBA-best 18-2 since the start of February. San Antonio took charge in the second quarter, when it outscored Los Angeles 37-15.
Darius Garland totaled 25 points and 10 assists as the Clippers played without leading scorer Kawhi Leonard, who sprained his left ankle in a loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Jordan Miller added a career-high-tying 22 points and pulled down nine rebounds.
Trail Blazers 114, Nets 95
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara scored 18 points apiece as Portland never trailed in a victory over Brooklyn in New York.
Camara made 7 of 9 shots after shooting 5 of 20 in his previous two games. Scoot Henderson added 16 off the bench while Donovan Clingan collected 14 and 11 rebounds for his 29th double-double this season. Kris Murray contributed 14 points while Jerami Grant had 12 points for the Blazers.
With top scorer Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) and others out, rookie Chaney Johnson led the Nets with 17 points. Tyson Etienne and rookie Ben Saraf added 15 apiece as the Nets continued playing younger players in the fourth.
Bulls 132, Grizzlies 107
Matas Buzelis scored 18 of his 29 points in the third quarter and Josh Giddey contributed 16 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists to boost host Chicago to a victory against Memphis.
Giddey has a triple-double in five of the seven games in which he has played in March. Tre Jones (17 points), Rob Dillingham (15), Jalen Smith (13), Guerschon Yabusele (13) and Leonard Miller (10) also scored in double figures for Chicago.
Memphis lost for a season-high eighth straight time. Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 17 points. Taylor Hendricks and Jaylen Wells scored 16 points apiece.
Celtics 120, Suns 112
Jaylen Brown had 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead Boston to a victory over visiting Phoenix.
Brown finished 19 of 21 from the free-throw line, with the makes and attempts both career-best figures. The Celtics received 21 points from both Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, while Payton Pritchard added 19.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 40 points, and Jalen Green added 21. Phoenix had a 110-106 lead with 4:46 to play but didn't make another field goal.
Warriors 125, Wizards 117
Kristaps Porzingis returned to one of his former homes to score 30 points in 26 minutes, De'Anthony Melton chipped in with 27 and Golden State handed host Washington its 12th consecutive loss.
Gui Santos added 18 points for the Warriors, who used 50.5% shooting from the field as the driving force in erasing a five-game losing streak in coach Steve Kerr's 600th regular-season win.
Trae Young had 21 points and five assists in 21 minutes for the Wizards before sustaining a bruised right quad in the third quarter. He did not return. Washington's Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley each added 21 points.
Pelicans 129, Mavericks 111
Zion Williamson scored 27 points and Saddiq Bey added 23 as New Orleans beat visiting Dallas for its third win in four games.
Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears contributed 17 points each for the Pelicans. New Orleans' Yves Missi pulled in 10 boards and tied his career high with five blocks as he returned to the starting lineup. He took the spot of Dejounte Murray, who sat out due to illness.
Naji Marshall posted 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Dallas, which took its 10th loss in 12 games. Cooper Flagg had 21 points, eight assists and seven boards, and P.J. Washington added 18 points.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder after missing three straight contests. If he remains out, Danny Wolf could continue seeing expanded run after posting eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 24 minutes as a starter last game. Ziaire Williams also played 20 minutes with seven points and two steals and could be a deep-league option for defensive stats. Porter's absence would keep extra usage available for Williams and Wolf, while Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott remain deeper rotation fliers if minutes open.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers after missing the previous contest. If he remains out, rookie guard Jeremiah Fears could continue seeing meaningful minutes after posting 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes off the bench last game. Fears could be worth a look in deeper leagues for assists and scoring if Murray misses another game. Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson may also handle more playmaking duties. Murray should remain rostered in most formats, though managers should monitor his pregame status.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Sacramento after sitting out the previous contest. Kornet has averaged 5.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes over his last five games, offering modest value in deeper formats for rebounds and occasional blocks. His return should bring some stability to the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama and may slightly cut into Mason Plumlee's playing time. Kornet remains a low-upside option, though he can help as a deep-league filler when extra size stats are needed.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) is off the injury report and expected to return Wednesday against the Lakers after missing two games. Sengun has averaged 17.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.9 minutes over his last five appearances and should immediately resume his starting role. His return pushes Clint Capela back into a reserve role and limits his streaming appeal. Sengun remains a must-start option for points and assists from the center spot, while Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson may see slightly less playmaking responsibility.
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes will enter the starting lineup Tuesday with Devin Vassell (ankle) sidelined. Barnes has shown modest upside in previous starts, including a 19-point outing with five three-pointers in 35 minutes earlier this season, giving him some deep-league appeal for threes and points. His value remains matchup dependent, but the increased minutes help his streaming case. Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson could also see slightly larger roles, while Barnes remains a low-priority option outside deeper category formats.
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss the team's three-game road trip as he continues treatment, with a chance to return early next week. His absence should keep John Collins and Derrick Jones Jr. in steady roles. Collins finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 26 minutes last game and offers short-term value for rebounds and scoring. Jones chipped in 10 points with two threes and a block in 24 minutes and can help in threes and defensive stats. Mathurin is still worth holding if you have the bench space.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Spurs, marking his fourth straight absence due to a right ankle sprain. Daeqwon Plowden should continue seeing an extended run after logging 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 31 minutes last game, making him a viable deep-league streamer for steals and threes. Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan should continue handling most of the backcourt usage, while Nique Clifford could also maintain a stable role.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (back) will not return to Tuesday's game against Washington after experiencing back spasms in the opening minutes, finishing with six points, two rebounds, and one steal in five minutes. His absence should open short-term opportunities for Marcus Sasser and Caris LeVert, with Sasser offering scoring and assists upside in deeper leagues. Daniss Jenkins could also see extra run as a speculative deep-league option. Cunningham should be considered day-to-day, while Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris may also take on more offensive responsibility if he misses more time.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to miss multiple games after being diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, with a re-evaluation set for next week. Bobby Portis could see a major offensive bump after erupting for 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes last game, making him a strong points and rebounds streamer. Ryan Rollins also stepped up with 20 points and seven assists in 37 minutes and remains a viable assist target. Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma should continue seeing added usage while Antetokounmpo is sidelined.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Cleveland after being a late addition to the injury report. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined, Rollins should continue seeing meaningful on-ball opportunities after producing 20 points, seven assists, three steals, and three three-pointers in 37 minutes last game. Kevin Porter Jr.'s return could cap some of that upside, but Rollins still profiles as a viable assists and steals streamer. Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma should also remain involved offensively, while Rollins holds value in deeper formats while starting.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tyson is back in the mix following a one-game absence due to left ankle soreness. He has been playing off the bench recently, and that'll likely remain the case with Sam Merrill (hamstring) available on Tuesday. Over the last four games, Tyson is averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21. 0 minutes per game. He's not the most consistent player on the planet, but Tyson is at least worth rostering in deep leagues.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness, with the team targeting a potential return Thursday. His absence should open rotation minutes for Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, and Royce O'Neale. Goodwin logged 24 minutes with six points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals last game, making him a deep-league steals and assists streamer. Gillespie and O'Neale also remain low-end streaming options for managers needing threes or defensive stats. Allen is averaging 29.8 minutes with a 23.9 usage rate, though managers in the fantasy playoffs may need to prioritize available players if roster spots are tight.
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Turner has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, but will actually sit this game out due to a calf injury. The Bucks are going to be thin with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) also sidelined for this game. Bobby Portis should play a significant role, with Jericho Sims and Pete Nance also seeing more action on the court. Portis is looking like a must-start, while Sims and Nance are viewed as deep league options.
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nesmith was questionable for the front end of this back-to-back set, but will ultimately play. He finished with 32 points, including seven three-pointers in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's unlikely to do that again, but Nesmith remains a viable and consistent enough fantasy option to trust right now. Fantasy managers can get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. He was tagged as questionable coming into the game due to a left ankle sprain. Despite the issue, Zubac is ready to go and will suit up for Tuesday's contest. He's averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across three games with the Pacers. When healthy, Zubac is a consistent contributor who should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats. He could be asked to do more on offense with Pascal Siakam (knee) still sidelined.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nembhard will miss his second straight game due to a bruised right calf. The expectation is that T.J. McConnell will move into the starting five once again. McConnell finished with nine points and 11 assists across 28 minutes of action on Sunday. He figures to play a similar role on Tuesday, which should make McConnell a viable streaming option.
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Siakam is set to miss his fifth straight game due to a right knee sprain. His next chance to play will come on Wednesday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Without Siakam available, Obi Toppin, Kobe Brown, and Micah Potter should all see increased roles in the rotation. Among the three, Toppin is probably the best of the bunch, but none of the players are anything more than deep league options.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He started the day off as questionable, but has been downgraded all the way to out. This is obviously a tough blow to fantasy managers with Brunson's next chance to play not coming until Friday against the Nets. The absence of Brunson should mean increased playing time for Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, and possibly Tyler Kolek. Shamet is the best streaming choice among the three guards due to his ability to shoot the three-ball.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was initially tagged as questionable for this contest, but Robinson is feeling good enough to play. Karl-Anthony Towns is active as well, so Robinson will resume his role as the primary backup center. Robinson is an elite rebounder and excellent at blocking shots, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Robinson back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists during Monday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards will hold him out in the second leg of the back-to-back set due to a heel issue. The absence of Coulibaly should mean increased roles for Jamir Watkins and Will Riley in the rotation. Riley finished with 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds during Monday's loss. He's worth a look as at least a deep league option right now.
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