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・December 3, 2023 December 03 Dec 03

Bridges goes off for 42 as Nets throttle Magic 129-101

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Dennis Smith Jr. - Delivers double-double in returnSmith (back) posted 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 21 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 129-101 win over the Magic.

ImpactSmith had missed the Nets' previous six games with a lower-back sprain, but he returned with a vengeance Saturday, coming through what was perhaps his best fantasy line of the season. The 26-year-old may not have a path to see his playing time increase much further unless Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas or Miles Bridges miss time moving forward, but Smith should be well-positioned to hold down a rotation spot for the foreseeable future while Ben Simmons (back) is without a clear timeline to return to action. Smith profiles best as a streaming option for steals and assists in deeper leagues.

DECEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cam Thomas - Scores 20 points in spot startThomas totaled 20 points (7-23 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 win over the Magic.

ImpactThomas didn't have his best shooting performance after ending with more field goal attempts than points scored, but the volume of his shooting was enough to give him a solid fantasy stat line. Thomas has been extremely productive when deployed in a starting role and is averaging 24.9 points per game when featuring with the first unit. However, the availability of Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) will be key in determining whether Thomas will start against the Hawks on Wednesday or not.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Spencer Dinwiddie - Productive against OrlandoDinwiddie had 22 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 win over the Magic.

ImpactDinwiddie was impressive on both ends of the court and played well as the primary playmaker in Brooklyn's dominant win Saturday. The veteran floor general is not monopolizing the orchestrating of the offense, but he has still delivered solid numbers on the offensive end. He has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games while averaging 6,5 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in that span.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mikal Bridges - Explodes for 42 pointsBridges finished Saturday's 129-101 win over the Magic with 42 points (12-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 15-18 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 35 minutes.

ImpactBridges was outstanding Saturday and carried the Nets to victory with one of the most dominant displays of his career. The star forward is not shying away from operating as the Nets' primary scoring weapon and is stepping up to the role. He has scored at least 22 points in five of his last six outings, surpassing the 40-point mark twice in that stretch.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cole Anthony - Keeps thriving in bench roleAnthony recorded 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 loss to the Nets.

ImpactAnthony has struggled to secure a starting role this season, but there's no reason to move him from his bench role, as he has settled himself as one of the best second-unit scoring weapons in The Association. Anthony has reached the 20-point mark on a semi-regular basis, hitting that threshold five times already, and he's averaging a robust 17.2 points per game off the bench over his last 10 contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero - Comes close to triple-double againBanchero produced 19 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 loss to the Nets.

ImpactBanchero was one of the few bright spots offensively in a 28-point loss for the Magic, as he finished just two assists away from recording a triple-double. That has been the case in each of Orlando's last two games, and while he has been operating as the Magic's second offensive threat behind the red-hot Franz Wagner, he's finding ways to make an impact in other areas. Through his last five outings, Banchero is averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner - Solid output despite blowout lossWagner ended with 20 points (6-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 loss to the Nets.

ImpactWagner didn't have his best shooting performance, although to be fair, the entire Orlando offense looked off and outmatched against the Nets. However, Wagner at least managed to extend his streak of at least 20 points to four games. Wagner is averaging 28.0 points per game while shooting 59.7 percent from the field in that four-game span.

DECEMBER 3, 2023•ROTOWIRE