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Fields has really cooled off over his last two games, totaling 10 points on 5-of-15 shooting, but had scored in double figures in the three games prior. Consider this a slump, but it’s also not a coincidence that Carmelo Anthony is back to form, J.R. Smith is getting heavy minutes off the bench, and Iman Shumpert returned from a knee injury tonight. It’s simply too crowded at the wing positions in New York, and we’d look to drop Fields for a hot free agent now that they’re all healthy.

GP2 will replace Draymond Green (calf) in the starting lineup, with Green set to be re-evaluated in about a week. GP2 may be able to provide some defensive production as a starter, if he remains there for their next few games, but his overall fantasy upside will be limited.

Batum hasn’t missed a game this season, but his role has been insignificant in fantasy basketball. He may see a few extra minutes in this game with Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac (eye) out for the second night of a back-to-back, but he won’t be worth streaming.

Harden is back on the injury report with this groin issue, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup for this game. He had 21 points, 12 assists and four 3-pointers in their win over the Lakers on Sunday and may be in for another big night with Kawhi Leonard sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back.

Beasley has reached double figures in two straight and six of his last seven outings. While he’s still capable of the occasional “dud,” the Pistons guard has provided additional scoring value since Jaden Ivey suffered a fractured fibula. The issue for fantasy managers is that the overall value has been limited since Beasley hasn’t offered much beyond points and 3-pointers.

Closing in on top 100 value for the season, Duren has been a much-improved player recently. Over the past two weeks, the Pistons center has provided 3rd-round value in 9-cat formats. While the rebounding was never in question, Duren’s increased productivity as a defender has benefitted his team and fantasy managers. Monday’s steals tally (four) is a career-high for the third-year center, who also blocked two shots.

Cunningham was dominant in Houston, surpassing the 30-point mark for the ninth time this season. The Pistons point guard has played at an All-Star level, which is why Detroit has been one of the NBA’s most improved teams. Fantasy managers have also benefitted from Cunningham’s resurgence, as he has provided top-20 per-game value in 9-cat formats. The only negative is that Week 13 is a three-game week for Detroit, which visits Atlanta on Wednesday.