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After scoring a season-high 25 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Kings, Okogie will make his first start of the season in Oklahoma City. Royce O’Neale heads back to the bench, which may be better for him after struggling in Sacramento. Deep-league managers who added O’Neale recently should hold onto him, as the minutes will remain.

Booker has now scored at least 28 points in three straight games. The 28-year-old point guard also dished out 10 assists on his way to a double-double. It’s just his second game with at least 10 assists in February and the other was also an overtime game. He’s had at least eight assists in five straight games and six of his last seven games as he’s taken on a bigger playmaking role with Bradley Beal replacing Tyus Jones in the starting lineup.

Durant was excellent in a game the Suns probably should’ve won if not for a Ja Morant bucket at the end of regulation that sent the game into overtime. The 36-year-old small forward was just two rebounds and three assists shy of a triple-double. Durant has provided top-10 fantasy value over the past month.

Jackson Jr. was incredibly efficient on the offensive end in this one. He had 28 points on 11-of-13 shooting from the field including a 3-of-3 performance from behind the 3-point line. The 25-year-old power forward also contributed on defense with a steal and two blocks. Jackson Jr. was perhaps due for a game like this as he hadn’t had more than 22 points in any of his last six games entering play Tuesday.

Bane played a team-high 43 minutes in the overtime win over the Suns Tuesday. The 26-year-old shooting guard bounced back in a big way after a 2-of-13 performance against the Cavaliers on Sunday. Bane had at least seven assists for the third time in his last four games. He’s provided top-20 fantasy vale over the last two months after a slow start to the season.

After failing to crack double figures in three straight games, Brooks’ four three-pointers are the most he’s made since February 12 (four vs. Phoenix). The Rockets wing has made at least four on 12 occasions, but the offensive production hasn’t been good enough to merit being rostered outside of deep leagues. Also, with Fred VanVleet getting close to a return from his ankle injury, they Rockets lineup will have a different look soon. We’ll see how Brooks is impacted by that, especially as Amen Thompson continues to shine (Tuesday’s ejection notwithstanding).