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Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points and the Atlanta Hawks won their 10th consecutive game, a 124-112 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday.
Atlanta owns the longest active winning streak in the NBA and the club's longest winning streak since its franchise-record 19-game run in the 2014-15 season. The result ended Orlando's seven-game winning streak.
Atlanta, 11-1 since the All-Star break, moved into a tie for eighth with the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference.
Alexander-Walker shot 12-for-22 from the floor, sinking a career-high nine 3-pointers (on 15 attempts), for his 36th 20-point game of the season. He also had seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jalen Johnson earned his 13th triple-double of the season with 24 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
Orlando got 18 points and 10 rebounds from Paolo Banchero, 18 points from Desmond Bane and 17 points from Wendell Carter Jr.
Lakers 100, Rockets 92
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 36 points as visiting Los Angeles claimed a victory over Houston.
The Lakers evened the season series with the Rockets ahead of the third and final meeting between the teams on Wednesday in Houston. Los Angeles also extended its lead over Houston for the third seed in the Western Conference to 1 1/2 games. LeBron James added 18 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Lakers.
Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, eight rebounds) pushed the Rockets to an 88-85 lead before Houston came undone. The Lakers aggressively double-teamed Kevin Durant (18 points, seven turnovers), and the Rockets could not adjust. Houston scored only 12 points in the fourth period.
Spurs 119, Clippers 115
Victor Wembanyama scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Stephon Castle added 23 points and eight assists and San Antonio continued its late-season surge with a victory over Los Angeles at Inglewood, Calif.
Devin Vassell put up 20 points and De'Aaron Fox added 18 as the Spurs improved to an NBA-best 18-2 since the start of February. San Antonio took charge in the second quarter, when it outscored Los Angeles 37-15.
Darius Garland totaled 25 points and 10 assists as the Clippers played without leading scorer Kawhi Leonard, who sprained his left ankle in a loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Jordan Miller added a career-high-tying 22 points and pulled down nine rebounds.
Trail Blazers 114, Nets 95
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara scored 18 points apiece as Portland never trailed in a victory over Brooklyn in New York.
Camara made 7 of 9 shots after shooting 5 of 20 in his previous two games. Scoot Henderson added 16 off the bench while Donovan Clingan collected 14 and 11 rebounds for his 29th double-double this season. Kris Murray contributed 14 points while Jerami Grant had 12 points for the Blazers.
With top scorer Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) and others out, rookie Chaney Johnson led the Nets with 17 points. Tyson Etienne and rookie Ben Saraf added 15 apiece as the Nets continued playing younger players in the fourth.
Bulls 132, Grizzlies 107
Matas Buzelis scored 18 of his 29 points in the third quarter and Josh Giddey contributed 16 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists to boost host Chicago to a victory against Memphis.
Giddey has a triple-double in five of the seven games in which he has played in March. Tre Jones (17 points), Rob Dillingham (15), Jalen Smith (13), Guerschon Yabusele (13) and Leonard Miller (10) also scored in double figures for Chicago.
Memphis lost for a season-high eighth straight time. Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 17 points. Taylor Hendricks and Jaylen Wells scored 16 points apiece.
Celtics 120, Suns 112
Jaylen Brown had 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead Boston to a victory over visiting Phoenix.
Brown finished 19 of 21 from the free-throw line, with the makes and attempts both career-best figures. The Celtics received 21 points from both Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, while Payton Pritchard added 19.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 40 points, and Jalen Green added 21. Phoenix had a 110-106 lead with 4:46 to play but didn't make another field goal.
Warriors 125, Wizards 117
Kristaps Porzingis returned to one of his former homes to score 30 points in 26 minutes, De'Anthony Melton chipped in with 27 and Golden State handed host Washington its 12th consecutive loss.
Gui Santos added 18 points for the Warriors, who used 50.5% shooting from the field as the driving force in erasing a five-game losing streak in coach Steve Kerr's 600th regular-season win.
Trae Young had 21 points and five assists in 21 minutes for the Wizards before sustaining a bruised right quad in the third quarter. He did not return. Washington's Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley each added 21 points.
Pelicans 129, Mavericks 111
Zion Williamson scored 27 points and Saddiq Bey added 23 as New Orleans beat visiting Dallas for its third win in four games.
Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears contributed 17 points each for the Pelicans. New Orleans' Yves Missi pulled in 10 boards and tied his career high with five blocks as he returned to the starting lineup. He took the spot of Dejounte Murray, who sat out due to illness.
Naji Marshall posted 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Dallas, which took its 10th loss in 12 games. Cooper Flagg had 21 points, eight assists and seven boards, and P.J. Washington added 18 points.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. He might miss a second consecutive game due to a sore left knee. Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin are candidates for additional playing time with Allen missing from the rotation. The former led the Suns with 37 minutes on Tuesday night against Minnesota, contributing 12 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and one steal. Goodwin had three points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals across 24 minutes.
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) is in danger of missing his first game of the season on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has tagged him as questionable on the injury report. The 32-year-old is experiencing soreness in his left knee. Grayson Allen (knee) is also questionable, so the Suns may need to significantly adjust their rotation on Thursday night. Ryan Dunn, Haywood Highsmith, and Rasheer Fleming are the main options to cover O'Neale's minutes.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) still isn't fully healthy and remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is having trouble recovering from a right ankle sprain. Monk's absence from the rotation has given Killian Hayes, Daeqwon Plowden, and Doug McDermott consistent roles. From a fantasy perspective, Plowden has made the biggest impact, scoring 10-plus points in six straight games and recording multiple steals in four of the last five.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (elbow) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. He looks ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance, despite nursing an elbow contusion. Kuzma has been a disappointment in recent games, but he could play a key role in Thursday's matchup. The Bucks won't have Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) in the lineup, while Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) and Myles Turner (calf) are both questionable. However, to carry the offense, Kuzma must improve his efficiency. After racking up 33 points against Phoenix on March 10, Kuzma has shot just 11-for-26 from the field.
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Nique Clifford (hamstring) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a strong stretch but may have to exit the lineup due to a sore left hamstring. Malik Monk (ankle) might also miss another game, so there's a chance Daeqwon Plowden (lower body) and Doug McDermott maintain a significant role in the rotation. Plowen suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to San Antonio, but the team hasn't included him on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game.
Miami Heat guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) will miss Thursday's game against the Lakers as he continues to deal with a lingering toe injury, and his availability for the weekend remains uncertain. Pelle Larsson should continue to benefit from the extra opportunity after finishing with 14 points, one three-pointer, and two rebounds in 28 minutes in his last start. He shapes up as a viable fantasy playoff streamer for points and threes. Tyler Herro and Norman Powell should continue seeing their usual offensive workload while Wiggins remains out.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) has picked up a doubtful tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. While the former MVP is expected to miss an 11th straight contest, this is a positive development. Previously, the team would immediately rule Embiid out on its injury report. The veteran star is working his way back from a right oblique strain. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will continue to see extra playing time until Embiid is ready to return. Drummond has been the better fantasy option lately, despite coming off the bench.
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz after missing Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. If he sits again, Jericho Sims would likely remain in the starting lineup, though he produced just four points and six rebounds in 16 minutes in his last start and offers limited fantasy appeal. Bobby Portis could be the main beneficiary after recording 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three three-pointers in 33 minutes, making him a strong fantasy playoff option. Turner managers should consider a fallback option with fantasy playoffs underway.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The skillful guard continues to deal with a right knee issue and might exit the lineup after posting a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. Porter Jr.'s absence might allow Ousmane Dieng to re-enter the starting lineup. He has put up 10.1 points per game as a starter this season, adding 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) already on the shelf, the team's offense may have to rely on Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma (elbow), and Bobby Portis.
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (quad) will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Pistons and may also be at risk of missing more time with a back-to-back coming up. Bub Carrington should continue to start after dropping 30 points with six three-pointers, four rebounds, and two assists in 38 minutes last game, putting him firmly on the fantasy playoff streaming radar for points and threes. Jaden Hardy added 16 points with four triples, two steals, and one block in 32 minutes and remains a viable deep-league scoring option while Young is out.
Memphis Grizzlies guards Jahmai Mashack (ankle) and Rayan Rupert (inactive) won't take the court on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Mashack has been ruled out for the contest due to a left ankle sprain, while Rupert was assigned to the G League. Rupert logged 27 minutes as a starter in Monday's loss to Chicago, and Mashack played an active role off the bench, finishing with 26 minutes of action. Ty Jerome and Javon Small will replace the two in the rotation, with the former poised to start instead of Rupert.
Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers after sitting out Tuesday due to calf tightness. The veteran big man has been dominant recently, averaging 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 37.6 minutes over his last five games. He should remain locked into fantasy lineups during the playoffs. Kel'el Ware could see fewer frontcourt opportunities with Adebayo likely back, while Tyler Herro and Norman Powell should still see their normal touches on offense.
Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out a second straight game due to a sore right foot. Martin's absence will leave around 15 minutes to be filled in the rotation. Veterans Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson might be more involved in the action on Wednesday, but they haven't produced consistent fantasy value this season.
Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (concussion) won't play on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, as the team has downgraded him from doubtful to out. Williams is in concussion protocol after being hurt during Monday's loss to New Orleans. The 26-year-old has been Dallas' most productive reserve this season, averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 22.0 minutes per game. With Williams sidelined, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson are in a position to get more work in the backcourt.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (back) will sit out Thursday's game against the Wizards after exiting Tuesday's contest and missing practice Wednesday. His absence should open another starting opportunity for Daniss Jenkins, who posted 11 points, one rebound, nine assists, and two steals in 36 minutes in his last start on March 7. Jenkins offers short-term streaming appeal for assists during the fantasy playoffs, while Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris should see more scoring chances with Cunningham out. Cunningham managers should monitor his status closely with another game scheduled Friday.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (rest) will be inactive against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) returning to the lineup, the Clippers will take the opportunity to rest Batum. The French veteran averages about 12 minutes a night, and the team shouldn't have any trouble managing without him. We will likely see Batum back in the lineup on Thursday when the Clippers and Pelicans meet again at the Smoothie King Center.
Sacramento Kings center Drew Eubanks (thumb) underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season. His absence should keep Maxime Raynaud locked into heavy minutes after the rookie posted 32 points, two three-pointers, nine rebounds, three assists, and one block in 42 minutes last game. Dylan Cardwell could also see a larger role after finishing with seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes. Raynaud remains a strong fantasy playoff target, while Cardwell is more of a deep-league option as he continues ramping up after missing multiple games.
Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (lower leg) will play Wednesday against the Raptors after missing four games and should reclaim a key scoring role off the bench. He erupted for 28 points with seven three-pointers, two rebounds, and three assists in 22 minutes in his last appearance and could provide a late-season scoring boost for fantasy managers. His return may cut into Rob Dillingham's minutes and cap Tre Jones' usage. Sexton is mainly a points and threes streamer for fantasy playoffs and offers less value when the scoring dips.
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray (illness) will return to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was out for the first game of the week due to illness on Monday night versus Dallas. Murray has steadily gained momentum since making his season debut in late February and has looked very impressive in his most recent two appearances, averaging 31.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.5 steals. He posted these numbers in games against Houston and Toronto, both of which rank in the top 10 in defensive efficiency. The Clippers are at 19th, making Wednesday's game an even better matchup for Murray.
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. As usual, the injury-prone big man sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday when Portland visited Brooklyn. He will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday after initially being listed as questionable for the game. Williams III will continue to serve as Donovan Clingan's backup at center. He has averaged 10.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game in five outings this month.
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