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Dalton Knecht - Falls back to earth with 17 pointsKnecht recorded 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 39 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 loss to the Magic.
ImpactKnecht had a decent shooting night after wowing the crowds with a scintillating three-point barrage that drew praise from his All-Star teammates. Now that Knecht has proven his worth, he will find himself in competition with Rui Hachimura (ankle) It will be interesting to see how the first unit shakes out when Hachimura returns, and Cam Reddish could be the odd man out if coach JJ Redick chooses to ride with a stronger three-point threat.
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LeBron James - Logs 14 points in fourth quarterJames accumulated 31 points (12-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 loss to the Magic.
ImpactJames did most of his damage in the final stanza as the team tried to climb back into the game. James ended a few assists short of his sixth triple-double of the season. James and Anthony Davis are enjoying one of the most productive starts ever as teammates, and with renewed production from their supporting cast, the team's outlook is bright.
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Anthony Davis - Falters in final minuteDavis ended Thursday's 119-118 loss to the Magic with 39 points (14-22 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 38 minutes.
ImpactAlthough Davis enjoyed a monstrous stat line, he missed two cruciall free throws and a jumper in the final minute , sealing the Lakers' fate. The loss broke an eight-game home streak, and Davis' has been the top producer for his squad. Over 14 games, he's averaged 31.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.2 steals.
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Goga Bitadze - Grabs 15 boards in winBitadze recorded seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 victory over the Lakers.
ImpactBitadze has proven to be a capable placeholder for Paolo Banchero, with an average of 9.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 blocked shots over 10 games as a starter. Though his scoring totals pale in comparison to Banchero's usual results, players like Franz Wagner and Anthony Black have helped to absorb the scoring portion of Banchero's lost production. Bitadze is doing just fine as a rebounder and shot-blocker.
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