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Collins delivered 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-0 FT), seven rebounds and an assist across 29 minutes in Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat.

In a game where Cade Cunningham was limited to 16 points while Jalen Duren (thigh) and Ausar Thompson (undisclosed) left with injuries, Collins stepped up and led the Pistons in scoring. This was also a nice bounce-back effort for the veteran, as he had been limited to just six points in the season-opening win over the Celtics on Tuesday. Look for Collins to have a prominent offensive role for the Pistons as a shooter and floor-stretcher.

Robinson posted 17 points (5-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat.

Robinson opened the season with five threes and a 21-point performance against the Celtics on Tuesday, and he delivered another strong showing here while also connecting on five long-range shots. His perimeter shooting remains his primary source of fantasy value, although the two steals provided a welcome boost. Robinson's substantial playing time is encouraging, but his limited contributions elsewhere could make his production heavily dependent on shooting efficiency. So far, so good, though -- he's made 10 of his 19 three-pointers in his first two games of the season.

Champagnie finished with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and three steals in 25 minutes during Friday's 114-110 loss to Houston.

Champagnie finished with a pair of three-pointers, although that's really where the good news ends. While it does appear as though he is going to play a meaningful role for the Spurs, his ceiling is relatively limited. Coming off his best season in the NBA, the opportunities that he had last year simply aren't going to be available to him, assuming the roster remains largely healthy. Fantasy managers should view him as a viable three-point streaming option.

Salaun contributed 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-0 FT), five rebounds, an assist and two steals across 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's 128-81 loss to the Hawks.

Salaun made his season debut after sitting out Wednesday's opener due to a coach's decision, taking advantage of extended playing time in a blowout defeat. His scoring and rebounding were encouraging, but his uncertain place in Charlotte's rotation remains a significant concern. Unless Salaun earns a more consistent role, his fantasy relevance will likely remain limited to deeper formats in a best-case scenario.

Diabate registered five points (2-2 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 21 minutes in Friday's 128-81 loss to the Hawks.

Diabate saw his playing time drop from 34 minutes in the season opener against the Nets on Wednesday to just 21 here, largely because of the lopsided score. He remained productive on the glass, but his scoring and defensive numbers weren't as notable as in the previous game. His rebounding and defensive contributions provide a useful fantasy foundation, although his limited offensive involvement makes consistent minutes particularly important to his value.

Fox chipped in 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 114-110 loss to the Rockets.

Fox played through a wrist injury, falling one assist short of a double-double. Despite the apparent ailment, Fox doesn't seem too bothered, chalking up stats on both ends of the floor. The injury is something for fantasy managers to monitor, although the fact that he has played in excess of 30 minutes in each of the first two games is a positive.

Miller managed six points (2-14 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two steals and a block across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-81 loss to the Hawks.

Miller followed his inefficient season opener with an even more difficult shooting performance, and he's connected on just four of his 25 three-point attempts through two games. His aggressive perimeter shooting remains encouraging from a usage standpoint, but the lack of efficiency and limited peripheral production have severely restricted his fantasy output. Miller should have opportunities to rebound offensively, although his early-season struggles are certainly disappointing.

Harper ended with 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 114-110 loss to the Rockets.

Harper scored an efficient 20 points despite the loss, although a lack of peripheral production was somewhat disappointing. Fantasy managers have to be thrilled with the fact that Harper has been inserted into the starting lineup. However, there is certainly a case to be made that sharing the floor with the likes of Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle could cut into the time he has his hands on the ball. With that said, he should still be able to flirt with mid-round value moving forward, even higher should he manage to add meaningful defensive contributions.

Wiggins notched 19 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), a rebound, an assist and two steals across 22 minutes off the bench in Friday's 128-81 win over the Hornets.

Wiggins tied Jalen Johnson for the team lead in scoring despite playing just 22 minutes, converting seven of his nine field-goal attempts. His efficiency was impressive, but the limited workload and modest peripheral production suggest his fantasy value could remain inconsistent. With Atlanta featuring several established offensive options, Wiggins may need to maintain strong shooting percentages to deliver meaningful fantasy production.

Daniels delivered 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, seven steals and a block across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-81 win over the Hornets.

Daniels needed just 23 minutes to produce an outstanding defensive performance, with his seven steals providing an enormous fantasy boost, and a double-digit steals outing would've been within reach had he played more. His rebounding was equally encouraging, falling one board short of a double-double despite the reduced workload. While that level of steals production is unsustainable, Daniels' ability to generate defensive stats gives him considerable fantasy upside even when his scoring remains modest.