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Quenton Jackson SG | IND
Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Plays 27 minutes in loss
Jackson contributed four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to the Bucks.
Jackson struggled to make an impact offensively despite receiving significant playing time with Andrew Nembhard (neck) unavailable. The guard attempted just three shots and failed to record a steal or block, limiting his fantasy contributions. Jackson could continue seeing additional minutes while Indiana's backcourt remains shorthanded, but his inconsistent scoring makes him a risky option outside deeper leagues.
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Jarace Walker PF | IND
Pacers' Jarace Walker: Grabs eight boards in loss
Walker registered 10 points (3-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to the Bucks.
Walker struggled with his shooting efficiency but delivered a useful performance across multiple categories while playing a season-high 29 minutes. The third-year forward scored nine points in the first half before cooling off considerably after halftime. With Indiana dealing with several injuries, Walker could continue receiving expanded opportunities, though his inconsistent shooting remains a concern for fantasy managers.
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Jay Huff C | IND
Pacers' Jay Huff: Struggles in start
Huff recorded six points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to Milwaukee.
Huff drew the start at center with Ivica Zubac (ankle) sidelined but failed to build on his impressive performance against Brooklyn on Sunday. After recording 14 points and three blocks against the Nets, Huff went scoreless from beyond the arc and failed to register a block Monday. He could continue seeing increased minutes if Zubac remains unavailable, making him a potential streaming option for managers seeking blocks and three-pointers.
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Derrick White PG | BOS
Celtics' Derrick White: Poor showing in win
White chipped in five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 18 minutes during Monday's 134-99 win over the Bulls.
White endured a quiet offensive outing, attempting just four shots while committing six turnovers. However, the veteran guard salvaged some fantasy value with three steals and a block despite playing only 18 minutes in the blowout. White's limited playing time was largely a product of the lopsided score, and he should remain a reliable contributor across multiple categories moving forward.
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Hugo Gonzalez SG | BOS
Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Scores 13 off bench
Gonzalez finished Monday's 134-99 victory over Chicago with 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes.
Gonzalez provided an impressive spark off Boston's bench, scoring seven points in the first quarter before finishing with his highest scoring total of the young season. The second-year forward also contributed on the glass and defensively, finishing with a team-best plus-34 rating. His well-rounded performance could help him secure a more consistent role in Boston's rotation, though his fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats.
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Payton Pritchard PG | BOS
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Catches fire from deep
Pritchard registered 28 points (10-16 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Bulls.
Pritchard caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on seven three-pointers while leading Boston in scoring despite coming off the bench. The veteran guard was particularly effective during the third quarter, helping the Celtics pull away in a lopsided victory. Pritchard's explosive shooting ability gives him considerable fantasy upside, though his production could fluctuate depending on his playing time.
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Jalen Smith C | CHI
Bulls' Jalen Smith: Quiet in loss
Smith chipped in seven points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Monday's 134-99 loss to the Celtics.
Smith struggled to find his rhythm offensively, converting just two of his eight field-goal attempts while failing to record a defensive statistic. The starting center also saw his playing time limited as Chicago fell behind by a substantial margin. Smith's ability to contribute rebounds and three-pointers gives him some fantasy appeal, but inconsistent minutes and scoring could limit his reliability.
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Tre Jones PG | CHI
Bulls' Tre Jones: Scores eight points Monday
Jones racked up eight points (1-2 FG, 6-8 FT) and one rebound in 15 minutes during Monday's 134-99 loss to Boston.
Jones generated most of his offense at the charity stripe, attempting just two shots from the field. More concerning was his lack of playmaking production, as the veteran guard failed to register an assist for the first time this season. With Josh Giddey handling the primary facilitating duties, Jones' limited role off the bench restricts his fantasy upside.
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Leonard Miller SF | CHI
Bulls' Leonard Miller: Grabs nine boards in loss
Miller provided nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and nine rebounds across 14 minutes during Monday's 134-99 loss to Boston.
Miller made the most of his limited playing time, leading Chicago in rebounds despite logging just 14 minutes. The forward collected three offensive boards and narrowly missed his first double-double of the season. Miller has shown flashes of productive play early in the campaign, but his fluctuating minutes could make him difficult to trust in standard fantasy formats.
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Santi Aldama C | DAL
Mavericks' Santi Aldama: Assigned to G League
The Mavericks assigned Aldama (knee) to the G League's Texas Legends on Tuesday, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.
This is all part of Aldama's return-to-play protocol. The forward is still considered week-to-week, but this is a sign that he's trending in the right direction. Look for him to be recalled shortly.