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Clifford spent three seasons in Orlando, with the two sides mutually deciding to part ways earlier this offseason. While he won’t be a part of Steve Nash’s coaching staff, the former head coach will be with the team periodically throughout the 2021-22 season. Clifford and Nash have worked together before, as the former was an assistant coach and the latter a player for the Lakers during the 2012-13 season.

Portis only played 23 minutes in the blowout win, but still got his numbers. He poured in 20 points on 12 shots, making 4-of-6 attempts from behind the 3-point line. The 29-year-old power forward also had seven rebounds and three assists. Portis’ ceiling is capped while he comes off the bench, but he’s still a more than serviceable fantasy option.

Lillard only played 26 minutes in the 24-point Bucks win, but still made his presence felt with 25 points on 12 shots. He knocked down 5-of-8 attempts from behind the 3-point line and was 6-of-7 from the free throw line. The 34-year-old point guard was +20 and only had one turnover. He’s still a top-15 player in fantasy on the year.

It doesn’t take much for a team like the Bucks to beat the Raptors these days. Giannis is a star, but he didn’t need to score 50 or even 30 points in this game for Milwaukee to run away with it. The 30-year-old power forward only had 11 points on eight shots, but he also had 13 assists and a triple-double. Fantasy managers certainly can’t complain about the Greek Freak as he continues to play through a knee injury despite the low scoring night.