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Rockets
55-34|L10: 3-7
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Jazz
17-65|L10: 1-9
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UTA • Center • #24
about 1 year ago
Kessler was one point away from a double-double Friday. In a game with the interesting subplot of the Jazz controlling Minnesota’s first-round pick this year, the 23-year-old had a game-winning dunk with nine seconds left. Kessler clearly has fantasy value, but his availability is in question down the stretch of the season with the Jazz resting key players at times.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 year ago
Collier had at least 10 assists for the third time in his last five games. The 20-year-old point guard also had six turnovers, which has been an issue this season. Going forward, Collier’s fantasy value is questionable. He can provide assists, but they come with turnovers and he’s not a big-time scorer. Collier is also now part of a crowded back court with Collin Sexton back from an ankle injury and Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George not going anywhere.
UTA • Power Forward • #20
about 1 year ago
Collins returned from a three-game absence due to a back injury and had one of his best games. The 27-year-old power forward had 29 points on 18 shots and pulled down 12 rebounds to earn himself a double-double. Collins has fantasy value, but his availability is a concern given both his injuries and the Jazz potential resting key players during the fantasy playoffs.
HOU • Guard • #5
about 1 year ago
Saturday’s game will be VanVleet’s first since February 1, when he strained his right ankle. The recovery process may have taken longer than expected, but that was because the Rockets wanted to avoid restricting VanVleet’s minutes upon his return. With VanVleet back in the lineup, Jabari Smith Jr. will head to the bench.
Source: Ben DuBose
UTA • Power Forward • #20
about 1 year ago
Collins has missed the last three games as he continues to manage a back injury. The 27-year-old power forward is back in the lineup Friday against the Timberwolves. Collins’ return will push KJ Martin back to the bench.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 year ago
Friday’s game will be the third straight Markkanen has missed due to lower back injury management. As for Clarkson, he will not play after struggling in Wednesday’s loss to the Kings. The returns of Collin Sexton and John Collins will help strengthen the starting lineup. Brice Sensabaugh may come off the bench, but he should continue to play plenty with the Jazz headed for the draft lottery.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Sexton is set to make his return to the court after being sidelined since February 3. The 26-year-old shooting guard’s return comes on the right night as Jordan Clarkson has been ruled out. Sexton will share the backcourt with Isaiah Collier and Keyonte George against Minnesota Friday.
HOU • Guard • #5
about 1 year ago
VanVleet hasn’t played since early February but is aiming to return in March. Ime Udoka says the point guard will bump Jabari Smith Jr. to the bench when he returns.
Source: Houston Chronicle
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Clarkson has missed three of his team’s previous five games and was an abysmal 1-for-14 from the field in his latest outing. Keyonte George will likely get a chance to step into a starting role again if Clarkson can’t go.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 year ago
Markkanen is set to miss his third straight contest ahead of the weekend. Brice Sensabaugh has a clear path to start for the Jazz against the Timberwolves.
UTA • Power Forward • #20
about 1 year ago
Collins has missed Utah’s last three games, but he could be back on Friday. The Jazz hold the rights to Minnesota’s first-round pick this summer, so they may want their best lineup available for this game even if they’re shifting towards tank mode. Collins’ return would push KJ Martin back to a reserve role.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Sexton, who has been out since February 3, has a chance to return to the lineup to take on Minnesota, who will be sending their first-round pick to Utah this summer. Sexton’s return will create a logjam in the backcourt, with Isaiah Collier, Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George all competing for minutes.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 year ago
Markkanen has missed Utah’s last two games but could be back against Minnesota. The Timberwolves’ first-round pick will go to the Jazz, which may be a factor in Utah making their veterans potentially available. Brice Sensabaugh will return to a bench role if Markkanen is back.
Source: Andy Larsen
HOU • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 year ago
After shooting 1-of-6 from three in a February 22 loss to the Jazz, Brooks was 9-of-16 in wins over the Bucks and Spurs. The inconsistent offensive production is why he’s rostered in just 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Regarding fantasy value, the output over the past month (15th-round in eight-cat) has aligned with his season-long production. And that’s with Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. missing extended periods due to injury. Brooks is more valuable to the Rockets than he is to fantasy managers.
HOU • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 year ago
Green added another 20-point game to his tally, extending his run to 11 such stat lines in his last 14 outings. Fantasy managers will also benefit from the rebound and assist totals in Wednesday’s victory, but the continued lack of defensive production limits Green’s ceiling in category leagues. Over the past month, he has provided 11th-round value in eight-cat formats. He remains a better player to have rostered in points leagues than category leagues due to the efficiency, even if that wasn’t a problem against the Spurs.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
After providing modest fantasy value before being ejected from Tuesday’s win over the Bucks, Thompson redeemed himself on Wednesday. The Rockets guard shot 80 percent from the field against the Spurs and provided solid value in the rebounds, assists and steals categories. Over the past month, Thompson has provided top 25 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Fred VanVleet closing in on a return from his ankle injury, it’s fair to wonder what the Rockets starting lineup will be when that time comes. Given how well he has played, moving Thompson back to the bench won’t be easy.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Wednesday’s performance was one of the worst of Clarkson’s career. He missed his first 13 shot attempts before making a layup with 1:09 remaining, and the outcome was no longer in doubt. As one would expect, the Delta Center crowd cheered the achievement. However, on a serious note, Clarkson is in a tough spot. Due to the inconsistent availability, as improving its draft lottery odds and developing its young talent appear to be the front office’s priorities, Clarkson hasn’t been able to get into a flow regarding his play in games. And that has negatively impacted his fantasy value, which was already low. Fantasy managers are better off with Isaiah Collier, who’s rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues and finished Wednesday’s loss with nine points, three rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 26 minutes.
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 year ago
Kessler nearly made history on Wednesday, finishing one rebound shy of a 25/15/5 line on 100 percent shooting. Only one player in NBA history has achieved that feat: Wilt Chamberlain, and he did it on six occasions during his illustrious career. That says a lot when you can be in the same sentence as Wilt, as Kessler nearly was. As for his fantasy value for the rest of the season, that concerns fantasy managers. And it isn’t the production. It’s the availability. The Jazz have already started resting key players, including Kessler, and there’s no reason why they’d stop doing that now, especially with the loaded 2025 draft class. For that reason, Wednesday’s performance may be a good time to “sell high” on Kessler.
Source: Justin Russo
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Clarkson and Kessler return to the Jazz lineup, with the former returning from a two-game absence. Their returns mean Johnny Juzang and Kyle Filipowski will come off the bench, but fantasy managers who have the latter rostered should hold onto him. Due to the unpredictable nature of Utah’s lineups, Filipowski will play plenty as the season winds down.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Center • #24
about 1 year ago
Initially ruled out on Tuesday, Kessler has been upgraded to available and should see his typical workload against Sacramento. He’ll return following a one-game absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report