DECEMBER 30, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen Is Playing The Best Basketball Of His CareerCleveland’s star center has put up video game-like numbers in the Cavaliers’ last three games, including a career-high 30 points last night...
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen Is Playing The Best Basketball Of His CareerCleveland’s star center has put up video game-like numbers in the Cavaliers’ last three games, including a career-high 30 points last night...
DECEMBER 30, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Craig Porter Jr. - Scores 14 points off benchPorter had 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 119-111 loss to Milwaukee.
ImpactThe Cavaliers needed an offensive punch off the bench and Porter provided just that, as he needed just 15 minutes to score 14 points while showing an efficient touch from the field. However, he's not expected to put these numbers on a regular basis going forward, and his role as a bench alternative is not going to change any time soon. Thus, there's a strong chance this was nothing more than an outlier.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jarrett Allen - Scores career-high 30 pointsAllen chipped in 30 points (15-17 FG), 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Friday's 119-111 loss to Milwaukee.
ImpactThe Cavaliers have been extremely depleted in recent weeks due to the injuries of key players such as Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan Mobley (knee), a situation that has forced Allen to embrace a more significant role on offense. The big man has stepped up when the team has needed him, however, and he's on a run of seven straight games with double-digit points, surpassing the 15-point plateau five times in that span. Allen should remain an elite fantasy alternative as long as he keeps seeing enough touches on offense, but even if that's not the case, he does enough on both ends to remain a regular starter regardless of the format.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Donovan Mitchell - Scores 34 in return to actionMitchell finished Friday's 119-111 loss to Milwaukee with 34 points (14-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes.
ImpactMitchell returned following a four-game absence due to an illness, and the star guard was impressive on both ends of the court. Even though he led the team in both points and assists, his efforts were not enough to lift the Cavaliers to a win over one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, as Milwaukee overcame a slow start and got the victory. Mitchell should remain Cleveland's go-to player on offense in the team's next game against Toronto on Monday.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brook Lopez - Makes huge impact defensivelyLopez ended Friday's 119-111 victory over the Cavaliers with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and six blocks across 36 minutes.
ImpactLopez is not known for being a proficient scorer and has posted single-digit scoring digits in three of his last four outings. However, he's been an absolute beast on the defensive end, tallying multiple blocks in five of his last six contests and also bringing energy on the glass. Even though Lopez is a below-average rebounder for his size, he is the piece that anchors the defense for the Bucks, and while his scoring numbers aren't there on a regular basis, he does enough on both ends of the court to remain valuable in all fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Shines against ClevelandAntetokounmpo notched 34 points (14-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 119-111 win over the Cavaliers.
ImpactThe Bucks struggled to get things going in the early stages against the Cavaliers, but Antetokounmpo carried the team on both ends of the court and lifted the team to a huge win. Antetokounmpo has been a double-double machine of late, tallying five double-doubles and one triple-double across his last seven outings. His two-impact and scoring prowess have him as a surefire fantasy stud, and a player that has consistently delivered first-round value every time he steps on the court.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
