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Dinwiddie started Sunday’s game due to the absence of LeBron James, who did not play due to flu-like symptoms. Unlike the first two times he started for James, both of the Lakers’ games against Milwaukee, Dinwiddie was productive playing alongside D’Angelo Russell. Anthony Davis (eye) exiting after playing 12 minutes was also a factor, but fantasy managers may have gotten a little more than they expected from Dinwiddie. With Davis expected to play on Tuesday and LeBron likely back as well, Dinwiddie in a reserve role isn’t a good option for fantasy managers whose leagues will still be active.

James’ availability will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Lakers’ rotation when healthy.

Mitchell’s 35 points were a game-high. He wasn’t efficient, but with Cleveland playing shorthanded and Darius Garland shooting 3-of-21 from the field, someone had to take over the scoring load. Mitchell was up to the task as the Celtics only pulled away from the Cavs in the last minute, ending Cleveland’s undefeated streak at 15 to start the year. Mitchell had the day off on Sunday so he’ll definitely play Wednesday as the Cavaliers take on the Pelicans in the second game of a back-to-back.

Cancar injured his knee during the first half on a dunk, but it wasn’t clear if it occurred on the jump or the landing. While the Nuggets have announced that he’s dealing with a sprain, the left knee is the same one Cancar injured before the start of last season. The torn ACL would sideline him for the entire 2023-24 campaign. Hopefully, this injury isn’t as severe.

Mobley led a furious run by the Cavaliers in the third quarter to cut into what was once a 21-point lead by the Celtics. He was held without a point in the fourth quarter, though, and the Cavs ended up losing by three. It’s clear that Mobley has improved a lot on the offensive end this season and he’s providing top-40 fantasy value on the year. Cleveland will take on New Orleans on Wednesday in the second night of a back-to-back.

Brown wasn’t efficient with 17 points on 17 shots and didn’t shoot well from behind the 3-point line (2-of-7), but with less than a minute left he made an acrobatic layup to put the Celtics up by seven. He’s a top 75 player in fantasy so far this year. Brown and the Celtics will be back on the floor on Friday against the Wizards.

Horford continues to start for Boston with Kristaps Porzingis out. He had another vintage Horford performance against the Cavs with 20 points on 11 shots, four made 3-pointers and three blocks. The Celtics as well as fantasy owners can’t ask for much more from the 38-year-old big man. Boston is back in action on Friday against the Wizards.

Tatum was three assists shy of a triple-double. The Celtics shot the lights out early in the game as Boston started out making 17-of-25 attempts from behind the 3-point line. Tatum ended up making six threes on his way to leading Boston in scoring with 33 points. The Celtics have two more games this week with the Wizards on Friday and the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Williams played seven minutes in the first half of Tuesday’s game, accounting for four points and five rebounds. Jake LaRavia replaced the Wizards wing at the time of his injury and should play additional minutes in the second half.

Wallace is the lone change to the Thunder starting lineup. He’s in for Isaiah Joe, who has been ruled out with a left calf contusion. Alex Caruso is also available and may pick up a few more minutes with Joe unavailable. Neither he nor Wallace is a must-roster player, although the latter offers a slightly higher ceiling as a starter.

Davis is still dealing with a foot issue, but he’s been banged up all season and been one of the best players in fantasy. He’s in line for another big game with the Jazz missing Walker Kessler.