ImpactAlexander-Walker will step into Mike Conley's (rest) vacated starting spot, marking his 20th start of the campaign. In his previous 19, Alexander-Walker averaged 9.5 points, 3.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Starting PG WednesdayAlexander-Walker will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors,
Jaylen Clark - Out again WednesdayClark (Achilles) won't play Wednesday against the Raptors.
ImpactClark has yet to play this season and continues to rehab from his Achilles injury. Whether or not he's cleared before the end of the regular season remains to be seen.
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Mike Conley - Resting WednesdayConley has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to rest purposes.
ImpactConley's absence will snap a 28-game streak of appearances. The last time the veteran was sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker drew a start. Monte Morris and Jordan McLaughlin are also candidates for increased playing time in Conley's stead.
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Fred VanVleet - Scores 22 points in loss TuesdayVanVleet provided 22 points (9-20 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists and five steals across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 loss to Minnesota.
ImpactSimilar to what happened with Jalen Green, VanVleet had a rough night from the three-point lead but still delivered a strong scoring line. VanVleet has not been at his best in recent weeks, though. He's failed to reach the 20-point mark in five of his last eight appearances, a span where he's shooting just 41.4 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from deep. However, he still salvages his fantasy contributions due to strong peripheral stats that include 7.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game in that stretch.
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Jabari Smith Jr. - Sniffs double-doubleSmith notched 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 loss to Minnesota.
ImpactSmith flirted with a double-double for the second consecutive game, and while he came short of reaching that feat again, he posted a solid stat line due to his overall contributions. Smith has topped the 15-point mark in his last four games following a one-game absence due to a one-game suspension, averaging 19.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in that span.
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Jalen Green - Goes for 26 points in lossGreen recorded 26 points (10-22 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
ImpactGreen had a rough night from beyond the arc Tuesday, but at least he bounced back from the 12-point effort he posted in the 125-107 loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Rockets might have dropped two in a row, but Green remains scorching hot on offense, averaging 30.8 points per game over his last 10 appearances. He should handle a heavy workload on offense against the Warriors on Thursday in a game that might decide their fate this season considering their position in the standings.
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