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Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks

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Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

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Deandre Ayton finished Sunday’s loss to the Knicks with 13 points (6-of-6 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Ayton only attempted six shots on Sunday, but he made the most of his opportunities, knocking down all six of them. The production wasn’t on par with what he did in Friday’s win over the Wizards, but the Knicks are a far better team than Washington, so greater resistance was expected. Over the past two weeks, Ayton’s limited production outside of points and rebounds has weighed down his fantasy value. Even if he doesn’t score 28 points as he did on Saturday, doing more as a defender will help preserve Ayton’s value.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James accounted for 22 points (9-of-15 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks.

If Sunday’s visit to Madison Square Garden was James’s last as an active NBA player, he had a solid night at the office. For those in leagues that include turnovers, the 41-year-old committed just one, a step in the right direction given recent performances. LeBron has averaged 3.3 turnovers per game over the past two weeks, and the limited defensive production has also lowered his fantasy value. The good news for him and the Lakers is that they play three games in Week 16 without a back-to-back.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić tallied 30 points (10-of-23 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 15 rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks.

The NBA’s leading scorer, Dončić, has scored at least 30 points in six of his last seven games, except for a 29-point effort against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He finished Sunday’s defeat two assists shy of a triple-double and has been the top-ranked player in fantasy basketball over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Lakers play three games in Week 16, starting with the final game of their road trip on Tuesday against the Nets.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said after Sunday’s loss to the Knicks that he hopes to get Austin Reaves (calf) back on Tuesday against the Nets.

Given the high-profile nature of Sunday’s game, there was hope that Reaves would be able to return after missing 18 games with a strained calf. Unfortunately, after going through his pregame workout, the Lakers’ guard could not play. While there is hope that Reaves will be able to play on Thursday, Redick noted that the guard needs to have “100 percent confidence” in his calf before returning. Reaves is considered day-to-day, and Marcus Smart will remain in the starting lineup until that changes.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves (calf) is out for Sunday’s game against the Knicks.

Initially listed as questionable with a calf injury, Reaves will remain out as he hasn’t played since December 25. The 27-year-old shooting guard’s return may not be far off, but Marcus Smart is in line for another start Sunday, though he’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
Bronny James

LAL Guard #9

Bronny James (leg) is out for Sunday’s game against the Knicks.

James will not be available for Sunday’s game after initially being listed as questionable. His absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, and there may have been even fewer minutes available to the second-year guard due to Austin Reaves’ potential return from a strained calf.
Bronny James

LAL Guard #9

Bronny James (leg) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Knicks.

James’ availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is on the back end of the Lakers’ rotation on most nights, if he plays at all. And with Austin Reaves (calf) potentially returning, the chances of Bronny playing decrease even more.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Knicks.

Reaves has been out since Christmas Day, but that could change during the Lakers’ lone trip to Madison Square Garden. Marcus Smart has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but the production has not been consistent enough to merit being rostered in most 12-team leagues.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James lit up the Wizards with 20 points (8-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals and two three-pointers on Friday.

James struggled in Wednesday’s blowout loss, but he was able to get back on track in this game. He was far more efficient, though it didn’t turn into a great outing because of how dominant Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton were and how lopsided the score was. Still, it was good to see LeBron bounce back, especially since he has been quieter in recent weeks after a strong start to January. Next up on the schedule is a trip to New York on Sunday, which will be game seven of this eight game road trip.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 37 points (13-of-21 FGs), 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, six three-pointers and five turnovers in a 142-111 win over the Wizards on Friday.

Dončić got off to an unreal start to this game, and he ended up entering halftime with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. This was the second time in Dončić’s career that he recorded a triple-double in a single half, joining Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook as the only players to do it multiple times in the play-by-play era, per Stathead. He has been fantastic all season, and this performance was one of his best. He’ll look to keep it going in New York on Sunday to wrap up the week.