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Barnes, Achiuwa named to Rising Stars gameNEW YORK - Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa have been selected to the NBA's Rising Stars game.Barnes, who is 20,...
Bogdan Bogdanovic - Solid performance off benchBogdanovic contributed 18 points (7-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 106-100 loss to the Raptors.
ImpactSince his five-game absence due to right knee soreness, Bogdanovic has come off the bench and scored in double figures in four straight games. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.3 minutes. Regardless of whether or not he's in the starting lineup, Bogdanovic garners enough playing time and usage to be a viable fantasy option.
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De'Andre Hunter - Scores 17 points in lossHunter supplied 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 106-100 loss to the Raptors.
ImpactHunter scored in double figures for the first time in his last four appearances. From mid-November to mid-January, Hunter was sidelined due to wrist surgery, and since he's returned, he's landed on the injury report with back and ankle issues. Due to the injuries, the third-year pro has yet to find his grove this season. He's provided a few glimpses at his potential, but the consistency has been lacking, which makes him difficult to trust from a fantasy perspective.
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Delon Wright - Drops seven dimes in spot startWright totaled four points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 23 minutes during Monday's 106-100 loss to the Raptors.
ImpactWith Trae Young (shoulder) unavailable, Wright drew his fifth start of the 2021-22 campaign. He struggled to score, but he dished out seven assists and snatched three steals -- both team highs. Young was a game-time decision and went through a pre-game workout Monday before ultimately being ruled out, so he will likely go through a similar routine again Thursday.
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Kevin Huerter - Lights out from distanceHuerter logged 26 points (9-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Monday's 106-100 loss to the Raptors.
ImpactHuerter bounced back from three straight single-digit performances with his highest scoring output since Dec. 5. The fourth-year wing is averaging 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 28.8 minutes per game, which is nearly identical to his last three years of production with Atlanta.
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Pascal Siakam - All-around performance in winSiakam chipped in 25 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Monday's 106-100 win over the Hawks.
ImpactSiakam scored 20-plus points for the sixth time in his last seven games. During that stretch, the star forward has averaged 21.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks in 42.7 minutes per game, which includes a 57-minute outing during a triple-overtime victory over Miami. Siakam will look to continue his strong play during the Raptors' upcoming three-game home stand that features three potential playoff squads.
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Khem Birch - Remains out TuesdayBirch (nose) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Heat, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
ImpactBirch is continued to recover from the fractured nose he sustained Jan. 14 in Detroit, with injury ultimately requiring surgery. Assuming Birch has been able to maintain conditioning while he's been sidelined, he shouldn't face any major restrictions with his playing time when he's ultimately cleared to return. Prior to undergoing surgery, Birch had appeared in 23 games for Toronto while averaging 5.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes.
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