New York takes on Minnesota after overtime win
New York hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves following the New York Knicks' 125-119 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers4 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Paul George - Third straight 25-point effortGeorge (ankle) totaled 26 points (9-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 overtime loss to the Knicks.
ImpactAfter missing Tuesday's loss to the Thunder with an ankle issue, George didn't miss a beat Wednesday while turning in his third consecutive game with at least 25 points. The 34-year-old forward is beginning to look like the All-Star version of himself fantasy managers have grown accustomed seeing to over the years, as George is averaging 22.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.7 threes while shooting 44.1 percent from beyond the arc across his last seven contests. Should former MVP Joel Embiid (foot) remain on the shelf for Saturday's matchup with the Pacers, George would continue handling additional playmaking duties for the 76ers, which would also likely translate to amplified fantasy value.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. - Fifth double-double of seasonOubre posted 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 45 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 overtime loss to the Knicks.
ImpactOubre registered his fifth double-double of the campaign Wednesday, providing a full stat line for the 76ers as well. The 29-year-old swingman has hit double-digit points and recorded multiple steals in six of his last seven outings, a stretch where he's averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 steals, 1.7 assists and 0.7 threes in 37.4 minutes. Oubre should continue taking on an augmented role for however long the absence of superstar big man Joel Embiid (foot) lasts.
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Tyrese Maxey - Team-high 33 points not enoughMaxey (hand) finished Wednesday's 125-119 overtime loss to the Knicks with 33 points (13-32 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 46 minutes...
ImpactIt was a fifth straight game with at least 29 points for Maxey, who fought off a hand injury as he continued to act as Philadelphia's top scoring option in the absence of Joel Embiid (foot) on Wednesday. Maxey has been sensational for the 76ers over his last eight appearances where Embiid has been out of the lineup since Dec. 16, as the former is averaging 30.8 points, 6.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 3.8 threes in 40.4 minutes during these instances. If Embiid can't return for Saturday's matchup with Indiana, Maxey would be primed for extreme usage once again.
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Precious Achiuwa - Season-high 30 minutes sans TownsAchiuwa chipped in 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 overtime victory over the 76ers.
ImpactIt was the first time Achiuwa reached double digits in scoring since a Jan. 6 loss to Orlando, and the 25-year-old ended up getting more playing time Wednesday than starting center Jericho Sims, who logged 23 minutes. Achiuwa has now played three games this year with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) sidelined, averaging 8.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 26.8 minutes while shooting 73.3 percent from the field through this interval. With Towns' status up in the air ahead of Friday's clash with the Timberwolves, Achiuwa appears to be worth a speculative add in deep fantasy leagues.
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Jalen Brunson - Game-high 38 points as focal pointBrunson (shoulder) notched a game-high 38 points (14-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 45 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 overtime victo...
ImpactBrunson served as the focal point of New York's offense with Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) sidelined Wednesday, delivering a game-high 38 points while playing through a shoulder issue to power the Knicks past the 76ers. Brunson has now played four games this season with Towns unavailable, averaging 32.5 points, 6.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.3 threes in 39.8 minutes during this period. With Towns' status in the dark for Friday's showdown with the Timberwolves, Brunson may have to continue doing the heavy lifting on offense for the Knicks in a tough matchup.
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