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Adebayo finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.

Adebayo recorded 15 points and seven rebounds in the season-opening loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, and he had another disappointing performance Friday. The fact that he was the lowest-scoring player among the Miami starters isn't how the team envisions Adebayo's fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led the way with 36 points. Adebayo will look to bounce back soon, but his production over the first two games of the campaign is well below his usual standard.

Portis contributed 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-0 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.

Portis provided useful scoring and rebounding production in limited minutes, connecting on three triples while finishing second on the team in rebounds. He's filling the same role he had over the last few years in Milwaukee, and Portis will remain valuable in fantasy as long as he has a steady bench role, thanks to his encouraging per-minute production and long-range shooting. Portis should remain a viable source of rebounds and three-pointers, but his ceiling is capped due to his bench role and somewhat limited playing time.

Mitchell finished with 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 33 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.

Mitchell followed his 11-assist season opener Wednesday with a more scoring-oriented performance, attempting nine three-pointers while maintaining a substantial workload. His five assists were a notable drop from Wednesday, but the two blocks helped offset it in fantasy formats that reward defensive metrics. Mitchell's consistent playing time is encouraging, although his value could fluctuate depending on whether he prioritizes scoring or playmaking alongside Miami's other offensive options. It's still early days in the season, but he's settling well as a complement to an offense driven by the frontcourt pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Reed notched 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes in Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat.

Reed capitalized on Jalen Duren's early departure due to a right thigh injury, recording a double-double while playing an expanded role off the bench. His efficient scoring and strong rebounding highlighted his ability to contribute when given substantial minutes. Reed could become an appealing short-term fantasy option if Duren misses additional time, although his role would likely diminish once Detroit's starting center returns. With Duren's status uncertain for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Reed could be in the line for a bigger role this weekend, albeit it'd be in a tough matchup.

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.