Evan Mobley finished Sunday’s win over the Clippers with 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks and three triples across 37 minutes.

Mobley returned from a one-game absence and turned in a 9/6/4 line on 3-of-10 shooting against the Pistons. He bounced back in a big way on Sunday, hitting 8-of-16 shots, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and delivering some quality peripheral contributions. He and the Cavs get a brief respite before returning to the court for Wednesday’s primetime showdown with the Knicks.

Donovan Mitchell delivered 24 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two triples across 37 minutes in Sunday’s 127-122 win over the Clippers.

Mitchell finished behind only Jarrett Allen (25) for team lead in scoring, and he tied Allen in rebounds and Darius Garland in assists. Spida has been tremendous across his last three. He delivered a double-double with 14 assists against the Spurs, dropped 38 against the Pistons and compiled a double-double with rebounds as Cleveland became the first team in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins. He’ll look to keep up his stellar play when the Cavs face the Knicks in a heavyweight bout on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should note that Cleveland plays only three games next week.

Collin Sexton (pelvis) is questionable for Monday’s matchup with the Hornets.

Sexton’s potential absence means Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang could take on additional minutes and usage. Collier is already a full-time starter, so Juzang should be the biggest beneficiary if Sexton is sidelined.

Walker Kessler (conditioning) and Lauri Markkanen (knee) are out against the Hornets on Monday.

Markkanen last appeared in a game on March 17, while Monday’s game will be the second that Kessler has missed. Their absences mean Oscar Tshiebwe and Kyle Filipowski will likely remain in the starting lineup, and both are worth rostering in deep leagues. Filipowski has a higher offensive ceiling, while Tshiebwe is especially useful to managers needing rebounds.

Ty Jerome (knee) and Jaylon Tyson (knee) are out for Sunday’s game against the Clippers.

Tyson is not usually in the Cavaliers’ rotation when he is healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball. However, Jerome’s absence will have a noticeable impact on Cleveland’s bench. Craig Porter Jr. will play rotation minutes, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering him in most leagues. Look for De’Andre Hunter’s offense to be of greater importance with Jerome unavailable.

Max Strus (ankle) is off the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Clippers.

Strus is off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pistons. His return means Isaac Okoro will be bumped to the bench, where he offers limited value due to the inconsistent offensive production. Okoro does not need to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Collin Sexton finished Friday’s loss to the Nuggets with 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 23 minutes.

Sexton has scored 20 points or more in two straight and three of his last five appearances. However, he did not provide much value outside of points on Friday, shooting 1-of-4 from beyond the arc. Sexton scored while backcourt partner Isaiah Collier did the passing, as the rookie finished with three points, three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 32 minutes. Sexton will be worth rostering as long as he’s available, but fantasy managers must be ready to pivot if that changes.

Kyle Filipowski accumulated 18 points (7-of-12 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in 34 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets.

Rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Filipowski has offered 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. While that isn’t excellent fantasy value, the situation in Utah is such that the rookie big is one of the few players who can be relied upon. Filipowski has scored 13 points or more in four straight outings and has hit double figures in rebounds six times since February 28. The Jazz won’t play again during Week 21, but they have four games on the Week 22 schedule.

Oscar Tshiebwe logged 26 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets, accounting for seven points (2-of-5 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Walker Kessler did not play in Friday’s game, resulting in Tshiebwe making his first start as a pro. While the second-year center did not have the best night shooting-wise, going 2-of-5 from the field, he did reach double figures in rebounds for the fourth time this season. Depending on Kessler’s availability, Tshiebwe will have more opportunities before the season ends. However, he still isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.

Darius Garland provided 21 points (7-of-17 FG), five rebounds, six assists, a steal and five three-pointers across 34 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Pistons.

Garland finished with just 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting in Thursday’s win over the Spurs, but he bounced back nicely on the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set. Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 59 points, but the high scoring totals couldn’t get it done against a Pistons squad missing Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris. Garland is back in action on Sunday against the Clippers.

Donovan Mitchell finished Friday’s loss to Detroit with 38 points, five rebounds, three assists, a steal and three triples across 36 minutes.

Mitchell’s point total was his second-highest of the season, dwarfed only by the 41 points he scored against the Celtics exactly one month ago. Spida led a late Cleveland rally, but his explosive offensive outburst wasn’t enough to get Cleveland it’s 60th win. Mitchell will need to be at his best on Sunday when the Cavs host the Clippers.

Walker Kessler (illness) is out for Friday’s matchup with the Nuggets.

Unsurprisingly, Kessler will miss the second leg of Utah’s back-to-back set after landing on the injury report late on Friday afternoon. In his absence, Oscar Tshiebwe, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski should pick up the slack by committee.

Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Friday’s game against the Pistons.

While Cleveland’s “core four” is available and will start Friday’s game, Max Strus is not. Isaac Okoro, who is most valuable as a defender, will replace him in the lineup. Okoro offers limited production on the offensive end of the floor, especially with Garland and Mitchell available. Mobley’s return pushes Dean Wade to the bench.

Walker Kessler (illness) is questionable to play against the Nuggets on Friday.

Kessler could be sidelined for the second night of Utah’s back-to-back, and reports indicated that he appeared ill in the locker room after Thursday’s game. Oscar Tshiebwe will be available to take on some of the center minutes if Kessler isn’t available, and KJ Martin could replace him in the starting unit, with Kyle Filipowski sliding to center.

Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) has been ruled out against the Nuggets on Thursday.

This will be a sixth-straight absence for Markkanen, which means that Cody Williams should continue to start. The 10th overall pick last summer, Williams has been incredibly disappointing as a starter in place of Markkanen. Brice Sensabaugh is a better streaming option despite coming off the bench.

Jaylon Tyson (knee) has been ruled out against the Pistons on Friday.

This will be the fifth-straight game that Tyson has missed, and it is unclear when he will be back in the lineup. However, he hasn’t been a large part of the rotation recently even when healthy.

Max Strus (ankle) has been ruled out against the Pistons on Friday.

Strus will sit out the second night of Cleveland’s back-to-back, which will give him a chance to rest with the playoffs approaching. De’Andre Hunter or Sam Merrill will likely replace him in the starting lineup, though both should see a boost in minutes.

Ty Jerome (knee) has been ruled out against the Pistons on Friday.

Jerome will miss a second-straight game with this knee issue, which means there will be extra minutes off the bench for De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill. Max Strus (ankle) is also out, so one of Hunter or Merrill will likely get the start. Craig Porter Jr. will also have a chance to take on extra minutes.

Evan Mobley (rest) is not on the injury report against the Pistons on Friday.

Mobley sat out against San Antonio on Thursday but will be back in the lineup to face Detroit. His return should push Dean Wade back to the bench after and unproductive start. De’Andre Hunter may also lose out on a few minutes.

Keyonte George had 17 points (5-of-11 FGs), three rebounds and eight assists against the Rockets on Thursday.

George bounced back from two ugly games where he was a combined 2-of-15 from the field and combined for only 14 points. The 21-year-old point guard topped those numbers with 17 points on 11 shots Thursday against the Rockets. He also dished out eight assists and now has at least seven assists in three of his last four games. George, who is shooting just under 40 percent from the field this year, is due for some ups and downs with his field-goal percentage as that part of his game still needs more work.

Collin Sexton had 21 points (9-of-20 FGs), one rebound, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Rockets on Thursday.

Sexton was hardly efficient on his 20 shots and was a -15 in 32 minutes in the Jazz’ 11-point loss. The 26-year-old shooting guard has been mostly quiet in March, averaging 17.4 points per game and with one 30-point effort against the Celtics on March 21. Sexton’s fantasy value is mostly tied to his status as a starter for Utah. It’s a fairly unexciting profile otherwise.

De’Andre Hunter provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (6-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Spurs on Thursday.

Hunter didn’t move into the starting unit in place of Evan Mobley, who got a rest night on Thursday, but he did end up providing value off the bench. After playing 22-23 minutes over Cleveland’s three previous games, Hunter played 31 minutes against San Antonio, which allowed him to have one of his best rebounding performances as a Cavalier and set a new high for steals since being traded to Cleveland. The bar wasn’t high, but it was a nice bonus for a player that typically doesn’t contribute many defensive stats despite being known as a strong defender.

Max Strus lit up the Spurs with 18 points (7-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers on Thursday.

Cleveland has been rotating members of its “core four” to get rest nights, which has opened the door for Strus to take on a larger role offensively. He was quiet over their last three games, but he was able to provide a scoring punch on Thursday. Coming off the best season of his career, Strus has quietly been better in a smaller role. His minutes, points and assists are all down, but his three-pointers are about the same, and his shooting percentages have improved. They’re too deep for Strus to need to play 32 minutes per game again, but it should give them confidence in him heading into the postseason.

Donovan Mitchell lit up the Spurs with 25 points (8-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, 14 assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers on Thursday.

It has been a rough few weeks for Mitchell, and there was plenty of concern about both him and the Cavaliers as a team. Despite their incredible season, a four-game losing streak had them looking a little exposed. Since then, they’ve won three games in a row, and Mitchell was back to playing at an elite level in this one. His 14 dimes were a new season-high, eclipsing his 11 assists that he had in a game last week. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so keep an eye on Friday’s injury report to see if Mitchell gets the night off.

Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 29 points (10-of-11 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 16 rebounds, one steal and one block in a 124-116 win over the Spurs on Thursday.

It took a half of basketball for Cleveland to figure out the mismatch they had down low. Even with Evan Mobley (rest) sidelined, San Antonio had no answer for Allen. Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan simply had no answer for Allen in the paint. He only had two points at halftime, but he was able to put up 27 points and haul in 10 rebounds after the break. His point total in the second half would’ve been enough to tie his season-high for scoring. It was a dominant performance for Allen, but he won’t get this favorable of a matchup often.

Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will start against the Spurs on Thursday.

With Evan Mobley (rest) getting a night off, Wade will fill out the open spot in the starting unit. He should see a bump in minutes, but he isn’t typically an impactful player in fantasy basketball. De’Andre Hunter should end up taking on a larger reserve role with both Mobley and Ty Jerome (knee) sidelined.

Ty Jerome (knee) has been ruled out against the Spurs on Thursday.

Head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated shortly before the official announcement that he wasn’t expecting Jerome to play. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill figure to feature more prominently in the rotation with Jerome sidelined.

Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said it’s “not looking that way” when asked about Ty Jerome (knee) playing against the Spurs on Thursday.

Jerome is still questionable on the injury report, but it appears that he will miss Thursday’s game. Atkinson said he doesn’t think it’s a long-term issue, so there is a chance he plays on Friday in Detroit. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill should see extra shots and minutes with Jerome likely out.

Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Clarkson has dealt with plantar fasciitis in his left foot for much of this season, most recently missing Utah’s March 25 loss to the Grizzlies. The Jazz announced Thursday that he underwent a medical procedure to address the issue and will not play again this season. Utah was already taking steps to ensure its younger players would get all the playing time they need to develop, so Clarkson being ruled out does not change much. Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams won’t lack playing time the rest of the way, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.

Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) and Jordan Clarkson (foot) are out against the Rockets on Thursday.

Markkanen will miss a fifth-straight game, with Thursday’s absence due to return to competition conditioning. As for Clarkson, he will miss a second-straight contest after logging 23 minutes on Sunday. Fantasy managers should be all-in on Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh, as they’re guaranteed to play as long as they’re healthy.

Evan Mobley (rest) and Jaylon Tyson (knee) are out for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

The Cavaliers are in firm control of the top spot in the East and have taken opportunities to rest members of their “core four” occasionally. Mobley will sit out Thursday’s game, and his absence coincides with Donovan Mitchell’s return after not playing on Tuesday. De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade are four options to fill the void left by Mobley, with Hunter offering the highest upside. As for Tyson, his continued absence does not impact the Cavaliers’ rotation.

Donovan Mitchell (groin) is off the injury report for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Mitchell is back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Sam Merrill replaced him in the starting lineup, but Spida’s return does not automatically mean he’s headed to the bench. Evan Mobley (rest) is out, so Merrill, along with De’Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade, could be among the options to start.

Ty Jerome (knee) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Spurs.

Jerome has reached double figures in seven straight games, most recently scoring 25 points in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. With Donovan Mitchell (groin) available for Thursday’s game, the Cavaliers would be covered on the perimeter if Jerome does not play.

Ty Jerome recorded 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in 21 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Donovan Mitchell’s absence from Tuesday’s game may not have pushed Jerome into the starting lineup, but it did mean more opportunities to shine. The reserve guard has scored 20 points or more in 11 games, five more than his first five NBA seasons combined. Jerome may not be among the leading vote-getters for Sixth Man of the Year, but his progress in Cleveland cannot be denied. Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he is worth streaming on nights when one of the Cavaliers’ two starting guards is unavailable.

Evan Mobley tallied 21 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 32 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Mobley matched his season-high in blocks on Tuesday, and he’s recorded multiple rejections in three straight games for the first time since mid-February. Over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers’ big man has been a top-30 player in nine-cat formats. While Jarrett Allen (14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes) continues to provide reliable fantasy value, Mobley has emerged as the team’s top frontcourt option this season. And that won’t change anytime soon.

Darius Garland amassed 27 points (11-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 33 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Garland shouldered more of the scoring workload on Tuesday due to Donovan Mitchell being out. The good news for those with the point guard rostered is that the lineup change did not negatively impact his efficiency. Garland shot over 50 percent from the field and finished with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Over the past month, he has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. Garland managers’ only concern is the occasional rest day, especially with Cleveland scheduled to play a Thursday/Friday back-to-back.

Sam Merrill accounted for 14 points (5-of-7 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in 29 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

The Cavaliers held out Donovan Mitchell (groin) on Tuesday, resulting in Merrill joining the starting lineup. As expected, he provided solid value in the points and three-point categories, and the few managers who streamed Merrill aren’t complaining about the three assists, either. Primarily a three-point shooter, Merrill’s production has not been good enough to make him a player worth streaming on most nights, even when Cleveland is down a starter. But give him credit for a solid performance in Portland.

Isaiah Collier finished Tuesday’s blowout loss to the Grizzlies with 21 points, three rebounds, four assists, a steal and four triples across 28 minutes.

The rookie out of USC is known primarily for his playmaking, but he turned it on as a scorer in this one, leading his team in points and producing just his fourth 20-point game of the season. Collier has run with the first unit full time since January 5, averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 dimes and 4.1 boards across 30.1 minutes per game.

Isaiah Collier finished Tuesday’s blowout loss to Memphis with 21 points, three rebounds, four assists, a steal and four triples across 28 minutes.

The rookie out of USC is known primarily for his playmaking, but he turned it on as a scorer in this one, leading his team in points and producing just his fourth 20-point game of the season. Collier has run with the first unit full time since January 5, averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 dimes and 4.1 boards across 30.1 minutes per game.

Jordan Clarkson (foot) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Clarkson has been downgraded from questionable to out, freeing up minutes within the Jazz perimeter rotation. Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh may pick up additional minutes, even though they don’t play the same position as Clarkson. The latter is the superior deep-league streaming option because of his offensive upside.

Jaylon Tyson (knee) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

This will be a third-straight absence for Tyson, though he hasn’t been a consistent part of the rotation when healthy. He may have seen a bump in minutes with Donovan Mitchell out on Tuesday, but he won’t get that opportunity.

Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Mitchell will get a night off to manage this groin injury that caused him to miss a couple games this month. Isaac Okoro started that game, but he isn’t a player that is worth streaming in. De’Andre Hunter should see extra minutes off the bench with Mitchell out.

Jordan Clarkson (foot) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Clarkson logged 22 minutes in Utah’s blowout loss to Cleveland on Sunday, and he is back on the injury report after missing the game before that on Friday. If he is sidelined against Memphis, Keyonte George, Collin Sexton and Isaiah Collier should all be in line for a few extra minutes.

Lauri Markkanen (illness) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Markkanen will remain out with an illness as the Jazz look to increase their chances of winning this spring’s draft lottery. Even if he comes off the bench, fantasy managers should roster Kyle Filipowski for the rest of the season. The rookie started alongside Walker Kessler on Sunday, which boosts his fantasy value.

Walker Kessler accumulated seven points (3-of-12 FGs), 13 rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers.

Walker Kessler accumulated seven points (3-of-12 FGs), 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers.

While Kessler had a rough afternoon shooting the ball, going 3-of-12 from the field and 0-of-4 from the foul line, his rebounding and blocked shot production were excellent. Among Utah’s more established players, Kessler has been the most available, missing just four games since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for those who have him rostered, Utah’s three-game Week 21 ends with a Thursday/Friday back-to-back.

Collin Sexton played 26 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers, finishing with 10 points (4-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two assists and one steal.

Two days removed from going off for 30 points in a loss to the Celtics, Sexton fell back to earth on Sunday. Regarding his fantasy value, Sunday’s performance was closer to the norm for the Jazz guard, who has been ranked outside the top 250 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Sexton’s status as a starter is why he remains rostered in 81 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but Brice Sensabaugh (10 points, three rebounds and two three-pointers) has been more valuable recently.

Kyle Filipowski accounted for 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), 13 rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers in 29 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers.

Filipowski has started three of Utah’s last six games, and as one would expect, he’s been more productive when given those opportunities. The rookie has recorded two double-doubles during this stretch. While his lack of defensive production limits his ceiling, Filipowski is worth the risk due to Lauri Markkanen’s questionable availability. The negative heading into Week 21 is Utah’s schedule. The Jazz play three games and are inactive for the final two days of the week.

Darius Garland finished Sunday’s win over the Jazz with 12 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 26 minutes.

Garland struggled with his shot on Sunday, but that did not prevent him from recording a complete stat line against the Jazz. Having scored 19 points or less in four straight and five of his last seven outings, the Cavaliers guard has been a fifth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Garland’s game isn’t solely about scoring, so his fantasy value remains high despite the recent downtick in points.

Donovan Mitchell accounted for 16 points (5-of-13 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 21 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Jazz.

Cleveland won Sunday’s game by outscoring Utah 37-19 in the third quarter, but Mitchell was only needed for 21 minutes. That may be the most significant concern for fantasy managers still competing in their leagues. Cleveland has a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference. While the team still has the opportunity to claim the NBA’s best record, it may prioritize getting its key players additional rest ahead of the postseason. The Cavaliers play four games during Week 21, but a midweek back-to-back could limit Mitchell to three appearances.

Jarrett Allen shot 8-of-11 from the field and 2-of-5 from the foul line in Sunday’s win over the Jazz, scoring 18 points with six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 26 minutes.

Allen and the Cavaliers started slowly on Sunday, but a 37-19 third quarter was enough to put the game in the bag. And this was a much-needed effort from Allen, who scored 24 points in the previous three games. While the recent downtick in scoring hasn’t helped, foul shooting has been the more impactful issue for Allen recently. Ranked outside the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers post is an ice cold 58.3 percent from the foul line in that stretch. Sunday’s 2-of-5 effort won’t help, but fantasy managers will take Allen’s overall stat line.

The Jazz are starting Isaiah Collier, Collin Sexton, Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski, and Walker Kessler against the Cavaliers on Sunday.

Filipowski has been coming off the bench but has bumped Svi Mykahiliuk out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s game. The versatile forward’s fantasy ceiling has been raised, but depending on Lauri Markkanen’s availability this could just be a short-term boost.

KJ Martin (elbow) and Jaden Springer are active for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Martin is a legitimate member of Utah’s rotation and has a chance to bump Svi Mykhailiuk from the starting lineup. Springer could have a tough time playing minutes because of the Jazz’s wealth of young guards.

KJ Martin (elbow) and Jaden Springer (back) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Martin has missed Utah’s last four games, while Springer has been inactive for four straight and nine of Utah’s last ten. Their absences have resulted in more playing time for players such as Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk, but neither has been consistent enough to merit rostering, even in deep leagues.

Lauri Markkanen (illness) is out against the Cavaliers on Sunday.

After missing two games for personal reasons, Markkanen’s absence on Sunday will be due to an illness. While Cody Williams may remain in the starting lineup, Brice Sensabaugh offers significantly higher fantasy upside, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Kyle Filipowski is also worth adding, even if he continues to come off the bench.

Keyonte George provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (7-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists and five three-pointers on Friday against the Celtics.

George has played well over Utah’s last three games since returning from a four-game absence. It fact, his return has come with some surprising efficiency. He was below the 50 percent mark in this game, but he has shot 51.4 percent from the floor since his return, which is a dramatic improvement over his 39.9 percent shooting this season. It is a hot streak for George, but it isn’t something that managers should get used to. Enjoy it while it lasts, but George won’t continue to shoot quite this well.

Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 30 points (12-of-16 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in a 121-99 loss to the Celtics on Friday.

Sexton was the primary source of offense in Friday’s ugly loss to Boston. He accounted for over a third of Utah’s points between his scoring and passing. He was incredibly efficient as a shooter, but he simply didn’t get much help from his teammates, especially the other starters, who combined to score a total of 21 points. Sexton has missed some back-to-backs and matchups with fellow lottery teams, but Utah’s next four games are against teams that are in the top five in their respective conferences.

Walker Kessler finished with eight points (4-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block against the Celtics on Friday.

Kessler had a strong first half on Friday, contributing eight points, 10 rebounds and four assists before halftime. Unfortunately, he simply wasn’t able to add much after the break, which made this the third-straight game that he has scored less than 10 points. Utah’s primary goal for the rest of the season is to lose, which is why they will have no issues limiting Kessler’s availability and minutes at times. He can be really productive in 29 minutes, but he simply wasn’t able to do much in the second half of this game.

Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Friday.

After playing in Utah’s last two games, Clarkson will miss their matchup in Boston after being a late addition to the injury report. Both Keyonte George and Collin Sexton should see a bump in minutes with Clarkson sidelined.

Svi Mykhailiuk (foot) is available for Friday’s matchup with the Celtics, and Jaden Springer (back) is out.

Springer will miss his ninth game across Utah’s last 10, so his absence isn’t too meaningful in the world of fantasy hoops. Mykhailiuk will return from a two-game absence and presumably handle his typical workload.