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Brunson posted 23 points (5-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 13-16 FT), a rebound, seven assists and a block across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 win over the Pistons.

Brunson endured a difficult shooting performance from beyond the arc and missed all five of his attempts, but he made up for it by converting 13 free throws. His seven assists helped maintain his fantasy value, but all things considered, this was a down performance for the star guard. Brunson's substantial offensive responsibilities provide a reliable scoring foundation, so he's a candidate to bounce sooner rather than later.

George registered 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.

George delivered a well-rounded fantasy performance, contributing seven rebounds and seven assists despite struggling from three-point range, and this was a clear bounce-back effort after his 16-point output (5-14 FG) against the Bulls on Monday. His 36-minute workload and 16 field-goal attempts highlight his continued involvement in Boston's offense alongside Jayson Tatum. While his scoring may fluctuate, George's ability to contribute across multiple categories gives him a relatively stable fantasy floor. Even if his scoring numbers are inconsistent, and considering he's not likely to repeat the 38-point performance he had in the opener, it's worth noting that George has established himself as a reliable, consistent scoring weapon for Boston with at least 15 points in each of his four appearances so far.

Walsh delivered 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.

Despite playing just 24 minutes, Walsh set season highs in points and three-pointers made while matching his best rebounding output. Walsh has started every game for Boston this season, but with averages of 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest, his fantasy appeal shouldn't be very high outside of the deepest formats.

White contributed 16 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.

White struggled from deep, making just one of seven three-point attempts, but his seven assists helped offset the inefficient scoring. His role as one of Boston's most important players is pretty much set in stone, but he needs to be more efficient with his outside shot to reach his fantasy ceiling. Through four games this season, White is averaging just 12.5 points per game while shooting 31.8 percent from deep, so there's definitely room for improvement there.

Brown tallied 17 points (5-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Brown reached double figures for the first time this season, though that was more based on pure volume than efficiency. His 17 field-goal attempts highlighted an aggressive offensive approach, although he converted just 29.4 percent of his shots. Brown's 28-minute workload and contributions across multiple categories were encouraging, but his efficiency and role within Brooklyn's crowded backcourt could remain inconsistent, ultimately limiting his fantasy appeal.

Randle registered 24 points (10-23 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals across 44 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Randle narrowly missed a double-double while playing a season-high 44 minutes, reinforcing his prominent role in Brooklyn's offense. However, his seven missed three-point attempts and five turnovers diminished an otherwise productive fantasy performance. Randle's high shot volume and rebounding provide a reliable foundation, and although his efficiency could fluctuate given his heavy offensive responsibilities, that won't matter much as long as he keeps producing as he has so far. He's scored at least 23 points in three of his first four appearances this season.

Traore posted 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Traore posted a 17-point outing against the Pacers on Sunday and again reached the 15-point mark while leaving his mark on the defensive end with two steals. His 24-minute workload was encouraging, although Brooklyn continues to distribute backcourt opportunities among several young players. Traore's fantasy appeal could improve with consistent starts, but his uncertain playing time remains a concern. He's undoubtedly trending in the right direction after his last two appearances, though, and he could be in line for more playing time after Egor Demin suffered a leg injury Tuesday.

Lillard registered 21 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-11 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 win over the Lakers.

Lillard came through when it mattered, hitting the clinching three with 43 seconds left on his way to 21 points. The 36-year-old has made a habit of big nights against the Lakers during his illustrious career, though he uncharacteristically missed four free throws. Portland is off to the franchise's second 3-0 start in the last 15 years, and Lillard's late-game shotmaking has been a big reason why.

Holiday registered 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 win over the Lakers.

Holiday gave Portland a big lift off the bench. The veteran guard's scoring and defensive versatility have given the Blazers one of the league's deepest backcourts. His role should stay prominent with Shaedon Sharpe (knee) out.

Morant accumulated 23 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 win over the Lakers.

Morant was extremely efficient in the win, hitting nine of his 13 shots and scoring on back-to-back midrange jumpers to put Portland up five in the final minutes. The guard has fit in quickly alongside Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija, giving the Blazers another closer in a balanced attack. Thursday's matchup with Memphis carries extra intrigue as he faces his former team.