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Mobley notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Mobley scored 15 of his 18 points before halftime, struggling to remain involved offensively as Philadelphia mounted its comeback. His eight rebounds were encouraging and ranked second on the team behind Donovan Mitchell's 10. Still, the absence of defensive counting stats limited his overall fantasy production. Mobley should remain a reliable source of rebounds and defensive contributions, although his scoring opportunities could fluctuate with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell handling much of Cleveland's offensive creation.

Allen finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks across 28 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Allen scored all 14 of his points before halftime but failed to maintain that offensive involvement as Cleveland squandered a 29-point lead. His seven rebounds were relatively modest, although his two blocks helped preserve some fantasy value. With James Harden and Donovan Mitchell in the backcourt, Allen should continue benefiting from opportunities around the rim, but his fantasy ceiling remains heavily dependent on rebounding, blocks and efficient finishing.

Brown tallied 21 points (10-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-0 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and a steal across 38 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

Brown played a team-high 38 minutes and remained heavily involved offensively despite sharing the floor with several stars, with Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James and Joel Embiid being some examples. Brown's playing time should support his fantasy production, but his scoring upside could fluctuate depending on how Philadelphia distributes its offensive opportunities. That would limit his appeal in most formats.

Edgecombe registered 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

Edgecombe made a significant impact beyond scoring, matching his strong rebounding effort with solid playmaking and defensive contributions, as he co-led the team in both assists and steals. His 33-minute workload was particularly encouraging in a crowded Philadelphia rotation, suggesting he'll continue receiving substantial opportunities. However, his limited scoring efficiency could restrict his fantasy ceiling, making his contributions in assists, rebounds and defensive categories especially important.

James posted 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

James struggled with shooting efficiency but made up for it with a double-double and strong defensive production. His 33-minute workload suggests he'll continue to play a significant role in Philadelphia's rotation, although Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown could limit his scoring opportunities. His ability to contribute across multiple categories should help maintain his fantasy value even when his offensive production fluctuates. In his first two games with the 76ers, James has racked up 31 points, 19 rebounds, and 12 total assists.

McCain finished with four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist in 18 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 victory over Denver.

McCain was unable to repeat his heroics from opening night, an indication of what might be to come this season. While he definitely provides the team with a scoring boost off the bench, it appears as though his playing time could fluctuate based on whether his shots are falling. For fantasy purposes, that makes him nothing more than a stream-level player, worth considering when he is hot.

Mitchell recorded 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one block and five steals in 23 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over Denver.

Mitchell recorded a career-high five steals, while adding a block for good measure. He also finished as one of four Thunder players to score double digits in what was a game dominated by defense. Seen as a viable late-round target in fantasy drafts by many, it's fair to say that the jury is still out when it comes to what his role might look like this season, Early indications are that he will likely flirt with about 24 minutes per game, which at least keeps him on the radar.

Gilgeous-Alexander closed Thursday's 96-84 win over Denver with 17 points (6-19 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 35 minutes.

Gilgeous-Alexander failed to score at least 20 points for the first time in the past 142 games, bringing to an end what is a record that may never be broken. Credit should go to the Denver defense, forcing Gilgeous-Alexander into a lot of tough shots, ultimately ending with him going 6-of-19 from the floor. Despite the struggles, Oklahoma City managed to pull out the victory, leaving it atop the Western Conference standings. As for Gilgeous-Alexander, it wouldn't be surprising to see him come and score 40 in what promises to be a favorable matchup against the Clippers on Sunday.

DeRozan racked up 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and two rebounds across 28 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

DeRozan was relatively quiet in his Nuggets debut, despite ending as one of just three players to score double digits. He also turned the ball over five times during his 28 minutes on the court, capping off what was a disappointing performance. It appears as though DeRozan is going to be used as the team's sixth man, providing an offensive punch when Nikola Jokic is off the floor.

Murray accumulated six points (2-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City.

Murray was ice cold from the field, with he and Nikola Jokic combining to shoot just 7-of-30 from the floor. While he did manage to grab double-digit boards, managers have to feel somewhat disappointed given the fact that a high draft pick was likely spent to get him in drafts. With that said, expect to see Murray get back on track when the Nuggets host the Pelicans on Saturday in what is a much more favorable matchup.