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NBA roundup: Timberwolves earn rare victory in Boston

Mon Mar 23 3:02am ET
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Bones Hyland scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels finished with 19 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-92 win over the host Boston Celtics on Sunday night.

Rudy Gobert added nine points and 14 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who won in Boston for the first time since 2005. Minnesota also received 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists from Ayo Dosunmu.

Minnesota outscored Boston 26-15 in the final quarter, even though the Celtics scored the game's final six points.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 29 points and seven rebounds. Jayson Tatum added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who shot 35.8% from the field (34 of 95). The loss ended Boston's four-game winning streak.


Nuggets 128, Trail Blazers 112

Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists, Jamal Murray also scored 22 points and host Denver never trailed in a win over Portland.

Peyton Watson returned from a 19-game absence to score 14 points off the bench. Cameron Johnson scored 19 points, Christian Braun had 15, Bruce Brown contributed 13 and Aaron Gordon had 12 as the Nuggets beat the Blazers for the 11th straight time on their home court.

Deni Avdija led Portland with 23 points and 14 assists, while Donovan Clingan hit a career-high four 3-pointers on his way to 18 points. Toumani Camara and Robert Williams III scored 16 each, while Scoot Henderson finished with 13 points.

Kings 126, Nets 122

Malik Monk scored 32 points, Maxime Raynaud paired 22 points with 10 rebounds and Sacramento snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over visiting Brooklyn.

Monk, as a reserve, also had six assists and knocked down 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Devin Carter added 16 off the bench for Sacramento, and Precious Achiuwa posted 14 points and 15 boards.

Ben Saraf contributed 22 points off the bench for the Nets, who suffered their seventh straight loss. Malachi Smith and Ziaire Williams contributed 18 points each, and Nolan Traore 17.

Suns 120, Raptors 98

Devin Booker scored 25 points and Jalen Green added 20 as Phoenix snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a victory over visiting Toronto.

Collin Gillespie had 16 points for the Suns, who led wire-to-wire and avenged a 122-115 road loss to the Raptors on March 13. Jordan Goodwin scored 14 points, Ryan Dunn added 12 and Rasheer Fleming chipped in 11.

Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 17 points. RJ Barrett and Ja'Kobe Walter added 13 apiece, Immanuel Quickley had 11 and Gradey Dick scored 10. Forward Brandon Ingram was held to six points on 3-of-10 shooting after averaging 25.8 points over his last five games. Toronto trailed by as many as 31 and lost its second straight following a three-game winning streak.

Knicks 145, Wizards 113

Karl-Anthony Towns posted a 26-point, 16-rebound double-double and seven Knicks scored in double figures as New York rolled to its sixth straight win with a rout of visiting Washington.

The Knicks rebounded from an anemic offensive effort their last time out in a 93-92 win on Friday over Brooklyn, pouncing on the Wizards early en route to 68 first-half points and their second-highest scoring game of the season. New York spread its scoring evenly among a corps of Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges. The Knicks' trio of Villanova products -- Brunson, Hart and Bridges -- finished with 23, 16 and 14 points. Hart added six rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals.

Washington was short-handed due to a spat of injuries and was also down starting forward Justin Champagnie on Sunday for his involvement in an altercation in the Wizards' loss to Oklahoma City. Jaden Hardy came off the bench to lead the team with a season-high 25 points on 9-of-18 shooting, including 7-of-13 from 3-point range.

Player Notes
Malik Monk Mon Mar 23 1:00am

Sacramento Kings' G Malik Monk scored 32 points on 8-of-17 shooting in a 126-122 win over the Nets on Sunday, Mar. 22. Monk is owned in only 22.6% leagues.

Nikola Jokic Mon Mar 23 1:00am

Nuggets' C Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, finishing with 22 points, 14 assists and 14 rebounds in a 128-112 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Mar. 22.

Bobby Portis Sun Mar 22 9:20pm

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (rib) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portis is back in the mix after being scratched ahead of Saturday's game due to a left rib issue. Luckily, this doesn't appear to be a long-term issue with Portis already cleared to play again. Over the last five games, Portis is averaging 18.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 27.4 minutes per game. Portis plays a significant role in this rotation and should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats.

Kawhi Leonard Sun Mar 22 9:10pm

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is currently considered questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It shouldn't shock anyone that the oft-injured forward is on the injury report once again. The veteran forward is dealing with a left ankle sprain that could force him to miss his third game this month. If Leonard does sit out, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders would see expanded roles during Monday's game. Between the two, Miller is the much better streaming option if Leonard is out. Miller has been a consistent contributor in the rotation and should be a reliable streaming option without Leonard on the court.

Killian Hayes Sun Mar 22 9:00pm

Sacramento Kings guard Killian Hayes (toe) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Hayes suffered a left toe injury and was forced to leave during the first half of Sunday's game. Hayes was unable to return to the contest, which led to increased playing time for Devin Carter and Malik Monk. Both guards could continue seeing increased roles in the rotation if Hayes remains out for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update ahead of that contest.

Nique Clifford Sun Mar 22 8:50pm

Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (ankle) exited early and was unable to return during Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Clifford left the game after rolling his ankle early in the fourth quarter. The Kings decided to hold him out for the rest of the night, but the severity of the injury is unknown right now. He finished this game with seven points, four rebounds, and four assists. Killian Hayes (toe) also exited early on Sunday, so the Kings could be shorthanded going forward. Malik Monk and Devin Carter stand to gain value if Clifford or Hayes end up missing time. The Kings don't play again until Tuesday, so fantasy managers will need to check back for another update ahead of their matchup with the Charlotte Hornets.

Royce O'Neale Sun Mar 22 8:40pm

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. O'Neale will miss his third straight game due to left knee soreness. His absence from the rotation should mean that Jordan Goodwin continues to see an increased role. Goodwin finished with 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 27 minutes of action during Saturday's game. The veteran guard should offer decent streaming value while the Suns are shorthanded. Fantasy managers looking for help on Sunday night should consider snagging Goodwin.

Kevin Porter Jr. Sun Mar 22 8:10pm

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his third straight absence because of right knee inflammation. His continued absence keeps Ryan Rollins in an expanded role after he delivered 26 points, three three-pointers, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 33 minutes in his last start. Rollins has been solid all season and is worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues. AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. could continue battling for minutes, while Cam Thomas should remain in the rotation.

Jalen Johnson Sun Mar 22 7:50pm

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of left shoulder inflammation after missing the previous contest. If Johnson remains out, Atlanta could again lean on Mouhamed Gueye, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jonathan Kuminga for extra minutes. Gueye impressed in his last start with 16 points, four three-pointers, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes, giving him deep-league streaming appeal. Risacher could also remain on the streaming radar after scoring 17 points off the bench, while Kuminga may see additional frontcourt opportunities.

Collin Murray-Boyles Sun Mar 22 7:50pm

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will miss Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns, extending his absence to 11 straight contests because of a lingering thumb injury. The rookie was recently upgraded to questionable prior to this game, which could signal progress toward a potential return soon. In the meantime, Jakob Poeltl should continue anchoring the middle after finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 35 minutes in his last game. Sandro Mamukelashvili remains a deep-league streaming option as the primary backup center.

Joel Embiid Sun Mar 22 7:40pm

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) will not play Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he continues to recover from a right oblique strain. His absence keeps Adem Bona in the starting lineup after the second-year center produced 16 points, five rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in 27 minutes in his last outing. Andre Drummond should also continue seeing steady backup minutes after posting eight rebounds and four blocks in 21 minutes. Both bigs are worth considering as short-term streamers, while Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe may have to carry more of the offense.

Grayson Allen Sun Mar 22 7:30pm

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to manage a left knee issue, marking his fourth straight absence. His continued absence keeps Collin Gillespie in a larger role after the starting guard logged 33 minutes with 18 points, four three-pointers, four rebounds, and six assists in his last start. Gillespie should remain on the short-term streaming radar while the Suns work through injuries. Devin Booker should continue carrying a heavy offensive load, while Jalen Green may also see increased scoring opportunities.

Josh Hart Sun Mar 22 7:20pm

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing one contest with a right knee issue. Hart should resume his usual starting role and minutes workload after averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games. His ability to contribute across categories keeps him rostered in standard leagues. Hart's return likely pushes Mohamed Diawara back into a smaller bench role, while Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns continue leading New York's offensive usage.

Naz Reid Sun Mar 22 7:20pm

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics after missing two games with a right ankle sprain. Reid should resume his usual role as a key reserve behind Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, providing scoring and defensive stats off the bench. Over his last five games, Reid has averaged 12.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 24.7 minutes while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the line. His return likely pushes Joan Beringer out of the rotation.

Jaylen Brown Sun Mar 22 7:10pm

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (quadriceps) will play Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being listed as probable because of a left quad contusion. The All-Star wing appears set to handle his usual workload after avoiding an absence. Brown has averaged 30.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over his last five games while logging 36.8 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats. His availability likely keeps Baylor Scheierman in a limited bench role, while Jayson Tatum and Derrick White should continue leading Boston's offense.

Jalen Williams Sun Mar 22 7:00pm

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is expected to play Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers after missing time with a right hamstring strain. The 24-year-old could see his workload managed initially, but he should quickly reclaim a key role next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Williams is averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.1 minutes across 26 games, giving him strong category-league value. His return likely cuts into the minutes of Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe, lowering their short-term streaming appeal in standard formats.

Luka Doncic Sun Mar 22 6:50pm

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will be available for Monday's game against Detroit after the league rescinded his 16th technical foul, removing the automatic one-game suspension. Doncic continues to deliver elite fantasy production, averaging 39.8 points, 5.4 three-pointers, 7.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 2.6 steals across his last five games while logging 39.2 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats and a clear first-round value. Austin Reaves should continue seeing consistent touches as a secondary creator, while LeBron James remains heavily involved offensively.

Peyton Watson Sun Mar 22 8:30am

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Portland after missing extended time with a right hamstring strain. Reports suggest he has a good chance to return, though he could face a minutes limit after the long layoff. Before the injury, Watson was averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 30.7 minutes. He is worth monitoring in standard leagues, but managers may want to see his workload first. Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther could see fewer minutes once Watson is back.

Stephen Curry Sun Mar 22 8:20am

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) will miss the team's next two games as he continues recovering from right knee soreness, with another evaluation scheduled when the team returns home Tuesday. Curry has begun increasing his on-court workload and could be nearing a return if that checkup goes well. In the meantime, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton should continue seeing expanded backcourt roles and streaming appeal. Both guards offer fantasy value for scoring and assists, while Draymond Green may also handle more playmaking responsibilities during Curry's absence.

Nicolas Claxton Sun Mar 22 8:10am

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) will not play Sunday against Sacramento as the team manages his workload on the first night of a back-to-back. With Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) already ruled out for the season and Noah Clowney (wrist) sidelined, Brooklyn could rely more on smaller lineups. Danny Wolf recently posted eight points, two three-pointers, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 24 minutes as a starter, while Josh Minott added 22 points, six three-pointers, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 26 minutes in a recent game. Both are worth a look as deep-league streaming options.


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