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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.

Jokic contributed 13 points (5-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Jokic started the season with a mediocre performance, at least by his lofty standards. He still managed to chip in across all major categories, providing managers with a sense of reassurance. Up against the might of the Thunder, it's not a total surprise to see Jokic struggling, much like Victor Wembanyama did on opening night. Cristicism aside, another elite fantasy season seems inevitable, likely ending with a top-three finish in all formats.

Gordon totaled 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

Gordon paced Denver in scoring and made treys, but it wasn't enough to help his team secure the victory. He enjoyed an efficient shooting performance, needing only nine attempts from the field to reach the 20-point threshold. This is a strong start to the 2026-27 campaign for Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points and 1.7 made treys over 36 regular-season games a year ago.

Williams tallied 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

Williams picked up the slack on the offensive end during an off night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (17 points). The 25-year-old Williams led the Thunder in the scoring column and looked more confident with the basketball in his hands Thursday following a dismal 5-for-16 showing from the field in the season opener against San Antonio on Tuesday.

Johnson (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's game against Oklahoma City. He ended with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes.

Johnson was labeled questionable to return Thursday after suffering a right ankle sprain in the first half, but he failed to gain clearance to check back in. Alpha Diallo started the second half as a result and saw more opportunities in Johnson's absence. The 30-year-old can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans until further notice.

Embiid recorded 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

Embiid played a critical role in Philly's impressive second-half comeback, finishing second on his squad in scoring behind Tyrese Maxey's team-high 32 points. He was much more polished on the offensive end during his second appearance of the season after going 4-for-15 from the field Tuesday against the Knicks. Embiid stated after Thursday's victory that he'll sit for one of his team's matchups over the weekend, per Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com, though he failed to specify whether he'd sit out the first or second game of the back-to-back. The 76ers are scheduled to face Milwaukee on Saturday and Detroit on Sunday.

Johnson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a right ankle sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Johnson picked up the injury at some point during the first half. DeMar DeRozan and Alpha Diallo could see more opportunities if Johnson is unable to return.

Mitchell finished with 32 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Mitchell helped his team get out to an impressive 24-point lead at the half, but Philly emerged a different team out of the locker room to begin the third quarter. Despite a tough second half, the star guard managed to stuff the stat sheet. Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring and rebounding, resulting in a double-double in his first action of the 2026-27 season.

Maxey tallied 32 points (12-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals across 42 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

Although the 76ers went into halftime facing a 24-point deficit, Maxey dropped 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the first half. He was less efficient in the second half but pestered the Cavaliers on the defensive end and recorded both of his two steals in the final two quarters. Maxey finished with a game-high-tying 32 points and also tied for the game high in assists. The star point guard has totaled 60 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, five steals and three blocks through two regular-season appearances.