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Nikola Vucevic Records Second Career Triple-Double
10/21:Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic put on a real show on Saturday night, recording his second career triple-double in a 116-115 loss to the Sixers. Vucevic didn't allow Joel Embiid's defense bother him, as he went for 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. The massive Montenegrin was a perfect 4-for-4 with his treys and even had a couple of steals to finish off his big fantasy line. Vucevic had combined only 24 points in the team's first two games of the season, so this pretty much came from nowhere. He hadn't logged more than 28 minutes in the previous games but was on the court for 38 minutes against the Sixers, so his playing time is something fantasy players will need to monitor.Source: ESPN
Nikola Jokic With The Perfect Night
10/21:Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic went off as he put together a massive triple-double, as he did not miss from the field with his club beating the Phoenix Suns. Jokic connected on all of his 11 shots while making three from deep and missed just one of his 11 free-throws for 35 points. The Joker went on to add 12 rebounds while dishing out 11 assists with four steals and a block with all this coming in just 31 minutes of action. Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player to shoot perfect from the floor while scoring over 30 points while collecting a triple-double, just amazing.Source: ESPN
Dario Saric Does It All In Sixers Win
10/21:Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric was everywhere in Saturday's narrow 116-115 win over the Orlando Magic, getting close to a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds while collecting five assists, one block, and one steal. For some reason, Saric has struggled with his shot at the start of the year and he even had a better three-point percentage (37.5) compared to his overall shooting (33.3) against the Magic. However, he shouldn't be slumping for long, as he's got a really nice touch and shot 45.3 percent from the field last season. He'll get the Pistons next, a team that's allowed power forwards to score 22.3 points per 48 minutes in their first couple of games.Source: ESPN
Trey Lyles Quiet In Win
10/21:Denver Nuggets forward Trey Lyles did not provide too much for his club as he scored just two points on 0-for-4 shooting and added three rebounds in 17 minutes. It got worse too as he had a team-high six turnovers and really did not show much upside in this one. Lyles will need to get past this one quick as starter Will Barton (hip) went down with what could be a serious hip injury and this will thrust Lyles into the starting lineup making him a possible pickup in most formats. Keep an eye on Barton's status as we should know at some point Sunday how serious his injury is.Source: ESPN
Gary Harris Continues Steady Play
10/21:Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Gary Harris continued his solid start to the season, scoring 20 points as his club got the win over the Phoenix Suns. Harris shot 7-for-15 from the floor and 1-for-4 from deep while adding four assists and four rebounds with two steals and a block while putting up an amazing plus-37 while he was on the court. These are the lines owners like to see from the versatile wing but Harris will have hands full when the Suns take on the Golden State Warriors on the second night of the back-to-back.Source: ESPN
Markelle Fultz Gets Close To Double-Double
10/21:Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz was close to a double-double on Saturday, finishing a 116-115 win over Orlando with eight points and seven assists. He also picked up one steal with 23 minutes on the floor. Fultz showed encouraging signs of his shot during the preseason, but he finished just 4-for-11 from the floor against the Magic and he's shot 33.3 percent for the whole season. He's getting plenty of minutes, averaging 26.3 per game, but last year's first overall pick remains an unreliable fantasy option. For now, at least.Source: ESPN
Jamal Murray Scores 26 Points In Win
10/21:Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray bounced back after a rough shooting night in the first game of the season to post 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting in the win. Murray added three makes from three with three rebounds to go along with five assists and two steals with a block. This was a massive line for the Canadian and with Will Barton (hip) to possibly miss some time, we can easily see Murray's usage increasing, setting him up for a good run. Murray will hope to keep things going when the Nuggets take on the Golden State Warriors on the second night of the back-to-back.Source: ESPN
J.J. Redick Drops Eight Treys On Magic
10/21:Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick was in video-game mode on Saturday, scoring 31 points in 32 minutes off the bench against the Magic while finishing 8-for-13 from behind the arc. He shot 10-for-20 overall from the field while getting four assists and four rebounds with one steal. Redick played a massive part in the game after Ben Simmons (back) was forced to exit early and he even had the game-winning shot -- a trey of course -- inside the final 20 seconds. Redick is one of the best three-point shooters in the league, so he can explode any time. That gives him fantasy value even after being dropped from the starting lineup this season.Source: ESPN
Will Barton Injures Hip In Win
10/21:Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton landed awkwardly after a layup and left the game with what could be a serious hip injury. Barton was playing well before the injury as he had 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 19 minutes. Owners need to keep a close eye on the news as this will be a massive hit to teams as he was being taken in the fifth and sixth rounds in many drafts. If Barton is to miss time, we can see Trey Lyles picking up the slack and could become a must-own in all formats, stay tuned owners.Source: ESPN
Paul Millsap Gets The Double-Double In The Win
10/21:Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap bounced back on the offensive end as he connected on 5-for-10 shooting from the floor while scoring 14 points and hauling down 10 rebounds in the win over the Phoenix Suns. Millsap did not stop there either as he picked up two assists with two steals and a block with an incredible team-high plus-38 on the night. Millsap has yet to connect from downtown in the first two games but these will eventually come for owners as Millsap looks to be geared for a solid bounce-back season.Source: ESPN
Ben Simmons Has Back Issues, Plays Only Eight Minutes
10/21:Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons logged only eight minutes of action in Saturday's 116-115 win over Orlando, leaving early with back tightness. According to reports, Simmons felt his back stiffening up already before tip-off, but he decided to give it a go anyway. He had four points and four assists before heading for the locker room. The issue doesn't sound serious, but Simmons also had trouble with back tightness during the preseason, and it could come back and bother him again as the year progresses. T.J. McConnell will be looking at more playing time if Simmons isn't available, whilst the likes of Joel Embiid and J.J. Redick will get more touches on offense.Source: ESPN
Joel Embiid Scores 32 Points On Saturday
10/21:Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid almost scored at a point-per-minute pace in Saturday's 116-115 win over Orlando, finishing with 32 points in 34 minutes. He was heavily involved in the offense after Ben Simmons (back) was forced to exit the game, getting 26 shot attempts, which he made at a 50 percent rate. Embiid even finished 3-for-5 from behind the arc and picked up 10 rebounds and three assists. He'll be a must-have fantasy player if Simmons is forced to miss time, as Embiid's usage rate takes a massive jump with the Sixers point guard off the floor.Source: ESPN
Josh Richardson Held To Seven Points
10/21:Miami Heat small forward Josh Richardson failed to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in three games, as he finished with seven points against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Richardson shot just three of 11 from the field and one of six from beyond the arc. He also did not attempt a free throw. However, the 25-year-old did grab four rebounds and handed out two assists versus the Hornets. The fourth-year pro is a pure scorer who is capable of contributing other things for fantasy owners when he is fully engaged. With the Heat currently dealing with several injuries, expect Richardson to continue putting up a high volume of shots, especially from beyond the arc.Source: NBA
Devin Booker Commits Six Turnovers
10/21:Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker struggled with the rest of his teammates on the night as the Suns lost to the Denver Nuggets. Booker shot 5-for-15 from the floor but was able to knock down 14 of his 17 attempts from the line en route to 25 points while adding seven assists but committed six turnovers in 36 minutes. Booker had a massive first game but the Suns as a whole were a mess tonight as they shot just 37.7% from the floor and could not get things going. Look for Booker to continue to get his shots up Monday when the Suns take on the Golden State Warriors.Source: ESPN
Josh Jackson Connects On Just One Shot From The Floor
10/21:Phoenix Suns shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson could not carry over the hot hand from his club's first game as he shot just 1-for-7 from the floor on the night as the Suns got beat badly by the Denver Nuggets. Jackson finished the night with just two points while adding two rebounds with two assists and a decent two blocks. Jackson is still developing and will have nights like these ones but owners shall not worry yet as it is a long season and it is a matter of time before they set the second-year gun loose in Phoenix.Source: ESPN
