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NBA roundup: Hawks' 11-game win streak snapped by Rockets

Sat Mar 21 3:10am ET
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Kevin Durant scored 25 points in three periods as the Houston Rockets snapped the visiting Atlanta Hawks' 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory on Friday.

Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points and nine rebounds for the Rockets, who blitzed Atlanta from the deep in the third quarter. Houston hit 6 of 11 3-pointers to turn an eight-point halftime lead into a 101-76 cushion after Durant and Reed Sheppard nailed consecutive 3s late in the period.

Durant shot 9 of 15 from the floor and added six assists. Sheppard, starting in place of the scuffling Tari Eason, added 14 points and four 3-pointers. Eason managed a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced the Hawks with 21 points while CJ McCollum tallied 17. Zaccharie Risacher scored 16 points off the bench before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Houston led by as many as 34 points before both teams went to their reserves.


Pistons 115, Warriors 101

Jalen Duren scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds as host Detroit rolled past Golden State, again winning without All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, who was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.

Daniss Jenkins supplied 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while starting in place of Cunningham as six Pistons in all scored in double figures. Ausar Thompson spearheaded the Detroit defense with seven steals.

Brandin Podziemski's 15 points led the Warriors, who took their seventh loss in eight games. Gary Payton II and De'Anthony Melton had 14 points apiece, while Gui Santos put up 13. Stephen Curry (knee) remained out.

Knicks 93, Nets 92

Jalen Brunson hit two critical baskets down the stretch to help New York withstand late shaky play and hang on for a victory over host Brooklyn.

Brunson scored 17 while Towns led the Knicks with 26 points and 15 rebounds. OG Anunoby added 16 points as the Knicks survived committing a season-worst 22 turnovers and shooting 40.8%, including 8-for-29 (27.6%) from 3-point range.

Josh Minott scored 22 points off the bench and Ziaire Williams added 17 for the Nets, who dropped their sixth straight and lost for the 16th time in 18 games.

Celtics 117, Grizzlies 112

Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Luke Garza added a season-high 22 -- including 11 in the fourth quarter -- and Payton Pritchard had 19 to lead Boston past host Memphis for its fourth consecutive win.

Derrick White contributed 14 points for the Celtics, and Jayson Tatum scored 13 (on 3-of-15 shooting) with nine rebounds. Neemias Queta had 12 points and 11 rebounds.

The Grizzlies got a career-high 23 points off the bench from rookie Tyler Burton but lost for the ninth time in the past 10 games.

Trail Blazers 108, Timberwolves 104

Jerami Grant scored 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting and Portland escaped with a win over Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Deni Avdija added 25 points and eight rebounds for Portland, which won its third game in a row. Donovan Clingan registered a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Julius Randle scored 19 points to lead Minnesota, which fell short in its bid to complete a four-game regular-season sweep of the Trail Blazers. Rudy Gobert (18 points, 15 rebounds) and Ayo Dosunmu (17 points, 10 rebounds) each notched double-doubles while All-Star Anthony Edwards missed his third straight game with a knee injury.

Nuggets 121, Raptors 115

Jamal Murray scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Jokic finished with 22 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and host Denver rallied to beat Toronto.

Tim Hardaway Jr. went 7-for-10 from 3-point range and finished with 23 points while Aaron Gordon scored 16 points for the Nuggets, who moved into fifth in the Western Conference with their sixth straight win over Toronto. Denver has won four of its past six games overall.

Jakob Poeltl amassed 23 points and 11 rebounds, Brandon Ingram scored 19 points, RJ Barrett contributed 18 points, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley finished with 15 points each for Toronto, which had a three-game winning streak end and remained in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Player Notes
Brice Sensabaugh Sat Mar 21 9:40am

Utah Jazz guard/forward Brice Sensabaugh (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, marking his second straight absence. Utah remains shorthanded, which should keep Ace Bailey and Cody Williams in prominent offensive roles. Bailey is coming off a 33-point outing with seven three-pointers, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 34 minutes and looks like a strong fantasy play while the Jazz are depleted. Williams added 23 points and five assists in 27 minutes and remains a viable deep-league option. Kyle Filipowski could also see steady usage in the frontcourt.

Andrew Nembhard Sat Mar 21 9:40am

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio and could miss a fourth straight contest. Indiana's backcourt is dealing with multiple injuries, with T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Ben Sheppard (ankle), and Quenton Jackson (calf) also questionable, which could force rotation adjustments. Kam Jones could see increased usage after posting 14 points, four three-pointers, nine assists, and two steals in 27 minutes in his last start. He could be a deep-league streaming option if more minutes open up. Jarace Walker and Pascal Siakam (knee) may also take on more scoring depending on availability.

Grayson Allen Sat Mar 21 9:30am

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Milwaukee and could miss a third straight contest. His absence would likely keep extra minutes available for Collin Gillespie, who finished with 24 points, six three-pointers, six assists, and two steals in 34 minutes in the last game. Gillespie could be a solid short-term streaming option for points and three-pointers if he remains in the starting lineup. Ryan Dunn could also see steady bench minutes after posting five points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes. Devin Booker should continue handling primary scoring duties.

Kristaps Porzingis Sat Mar 21 9:20am

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Atlanta after exiting Friday's loss to Detroit early, finishing with five points, three rebounds, and two blocks in 11 minutes. His absence could open short-term streaming value in deeper formats. Omer Yurtseven posted eight points, six rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes Friday and could see another workload bump. Quinten Post (foot), if cleared, is another deep-league option. Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos may also see added usage.

Royce O'Neale Sat Mar 21 9:20am

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Milwaukee and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. That could keep Jordan Goodwin in the starting unit after he finished with five points, eight rebounds, and three steals in 35 minutes in the last game. Goodwin could be worth a look in deeper leagues for rebounds and defensive stats if he sees similar minutes again. Devin Booker and Jalen Green should continue leading the offense.

Landry Shamet Sat Mar 21 9:10am

New York Knicks guard/forward Landry Shamet (knee) left Friday's 93-92 win over Brooklyn in the third quarter and is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington after logging three points, three rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in 22 minutes. His absence could open rotation minutes with fantasy playoffs underway. Jordan Clarkson had nine points in 22 minutes and could be a deep-league option for scoring, while Mohamed Diawara put up eight points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 20 minutes and is more of a streamer in deeper formats.

Pascal Siakam Fri Mar 20 11:10pm

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio as he looks to return after a six-game absence. His return could lead to fewer available minutes in the frontcourt. Jarace Walker started the last game and posted 10 points, two three-pointers, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes. Walker has been playing well and has provided a boost for fantasy managers with the playoffs underway. Siakam's return would likely cut into his workload. Siakam should be back in starting lineups if active.

Donovan Mitchell Fri Mar 20 10:40pm

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (eye) is questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans after missing Thursday's win over Chicago, which could again push more offensive work toward the supporting cast if he remains out. Jaylon Tyson (toe), who is also questionable, drew the start last game and delivered 18 points, two three-pointers, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 23 minutes, putting him on the radar as a streaming option if he plays. Evan Mobley and James Harden should continue seeing increased usage if Mitchell sits. Mitchell remains a must-start if cleared.

Kevin Porter Jr. Fri Mar 20 10:30pm

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Phoenix after missing two of the last three contests with right knee synovitis, which could again open up more work in the backcourt. Ryan Rollins got the start last game and finished with 15 points, three three-pointers, three rebounds, and five assists in 23 minutes. He has put together a strong season and looks like a solid fantasy option down the stretch with the regular season nearing its end and fantasy playoffs underway. Cam Thomas added 14 points with four assists in 23 minutes and could remain a scoring option off the bench, while AJ Green may continue seeing situational minutes for three-point help.

Isaiah Collier Fri Mar 20 10:20pm

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will miss Saturday's game against the 76ers, marking his second straight absence and leaving Utah thin at point guard. Elijah Harkless should continue seeing significant run after posting 23 points and 10 assists in 35 minutes last game, making him one of the more appealing short-term fantasy adds. Bez Mbeng also saw plenty of minutes and filled the box score, but he looks more like a deep-league option. Newly signed Kennedy Chandler is worth monitoring if he enters the rotation.

Joel Embiid Fri Mar 20 10:10pm

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz and remains without a clear return timeline, putting his fantasy availability in question during the playoffs. Adem Bona should continue starting after posting eight points, 10 rebounds, and two steals in 20 minutes last game, while Andre Drummond added 13 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench. Both are worth a look as streaming options for rebounds and defensive stats. Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe should continue handling larger offensive roles with Embiid sidelined.

Naz Reid Fri Mar 20 7:40pm

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, marking his second straight absence. Kyle Anderson could continue to see extra run after putting up eight points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 22 minutes last game, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists from a forward spot. Rookie big Joan Beringer may also see a limited run after grabbing seven rebounds in nine minutes. Rudy Gobert should continue handling the bulk of the center workload. Reid remains roster-worthy if he can return soon.

GG Jackson II Fri Mar 20 7:30pm

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center GG Jackson II (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Celtics after being downgraded from doubtful due to left knee soreness. His absence should keep Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper in larger roles. Hendricks delivered 13 points with six steals and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench last game, giving him strong category streaming appeal, while Prosper added 19 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes as a starter. Both are worth a look as fantasy options with Memphis thin in the frontcourt. Jaylen Wells could also take on a bit more offensive responsibility.

Austin Reaves Fri Mar 20 7:20pm

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to left hip soreness, his first injury concern since February. If he sits, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, and Luke Kennard could see increased minutes. LaRavia logged 18 minutes with five points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, one assist, and one block in the last game, making him a possible deep-league streamer. Luka Doncic would likely handle more playmaking duties, while LeBron James could also see a slight usage increase. Reaves remains a must-start if cleared.

Trae Young Fri Mar 20 7:10pm

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (quadriceps) will miss Saturday's game against the Thunder, marking his third straight absence after suffering a quad contusion earlier this week. Bub Carrington should continue starting at point guard and remains a short-term fantasy add after posting 10 points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, and four assists in 35 minutes last game, though managers should expect some inefficiency and turnovers. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley (adductor), if available, could also take on larger offensive roles with Young sidelined.

Kawhi Leonard Fri Mar 20 7:10pm

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks after missing two of the last three contests due to a left ankle sprain. Jordan Miller could remain in the starting lineup if Leonard sits after posting 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 37 minutes Thursday, giving him deep-league streaming appeal. John Collins, who finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, and Derrick Jones Jr., who added 22 points, may also absorb extra usage. Leonard remains a must-start when active, though managers should monitor his status closely.

Andrew Wiggins Fri Mar 20 7:00pm

Miami Heat guard/forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) will miss Saturday's game against the Rockets, extending his absence to eight straight contests as he remains without a clear return timeline. His continued absence should keep Pelle Larsson in the starting group after he logged 33 minutes with 11 points, two rebounds, and five assists in his last start, making him a fringe option in deeper leagues. Tyler Herro and Norman Powell should continue carrying the scoring load, while Bam Adebayo maintains his steady all-around role.

Terance Mann Fri Mar 20 7:00pm

Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It appears to be significant enough to hold him out of Friday's game. Mann has only been playing minutes in the teens lately anyway. His absence won't mean too much for the Nets' overall rotation. Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Ben Saraf should absorb the extra minutes. At this point in the season, the Nets are giving their younger players more looks, so Mann won't be an ideal option.

Quinten Post Fri Mar 20 6:50pm

Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors have decided to hold out Post during the front end of this back-to-back set. Al Horford (calf) is also sidelined, so the Warriors will rely on Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis at the center spot. Possibly, Omer Yurtseven gets involved as well, but he's unlikely to play enough to warrant streaming. Post figures to return for Saturday's game, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.

Cedric Coward Fri Mar 20 6:50pm

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (personal) is out Friday against the Celtics after being added late to the injury report. The rookie has been logging steady minutes in a starting role, so his absence opens up wing opportunities. Walter Clayton Jr. could see added run after posting four points, two rebounds, and four assists in 20 minutes off the bench last game. Rayan Rupert could also enter the streaming mix in deeper leagues if he gets the start, while Jaylen Wells may take on a bit more of the scoring load.


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