JANUARY 8, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
Celtics hold off Spurs to close road tripThe Celtics had seemed to learn their lesson on this road trip. Their 33-point loss to the lottery-bound Thunder reinforced their bad habits...
Josh Richardson - Another solid effort in lossRichardson amassed 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 121-116 loss to Boston.
ImpactRichardson was impactful despite coming off the bench, ending with 18 points, and was one of eight Spurs players to score in double figures. The Spurs are currently running shorthanded, meaning their bench unit is likely to see additional run moving forward. While Richardson doesn't necessarily fit into their long-term plans, he is arguably the most proven of San Antonio's veterans. Should he be able to maintain at least 26 minutes per night, he could be worth a look in slightly deeper formats.
JANUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Keita Bates-Diop - Offers little despite spot startBates-Diop amassed four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 121-116 loss to the Celtics.
ImpactBates-Diop shifted into the starting lineup Saturday, replacing the injured Keldon Johnson (hamstring). While he was able to rack up two combined steals and blocks, it was an otherwise empty night. The Spurs are certainly pushing hard for a high lottery pick, meaning their rotations are going to be unpredictable moving forward. Bates-Diop is often a beneficiary when others are out, but given his lack of production, he should not be at the top of the list when it comes to potential streaming candidates.
JANUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Zach Collins - Big double-double SaturdayCollins recorded 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 121-116 loss to Boston.
ImpactCollins moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jakob Poeltl, who was ruled out due to an Achilles issue. Despite falling short when starting earlier in the season, Collins came through with the goods in this one. However, he failed to put up anything on the defensive end, somewhat souring a strong night for the backup center. Should Poeltl be forced to miss additional time, Collins would make for a sneaky pickup across all formats.
JANUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tatum, Brown help Celtics escape with 121-116 win over Spurs
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, including the tiebreaking jumper with 33 seconds left, Jaylen Brown added 29 and the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-116JANUARY 8, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jalen Duren - Iffy against PhiladelphiaDuren is questionable for Sunday's game versus the 76ers due to right ankle soreness.
ImpactDuren is questionable to miss his first game since Nov. 4 due to an ankle injury. Nerlens Noel will likely start in his place if the rookie big man is unable to suit up.
JANUARY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
