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The Cavs improved to 14-0 on the season and 7-0 at home on the wings of Mitchell scoring a game-high 37 points. He was 12-of-23 from the field and made 6-of-13 attempts from behind the 3-point line. The 37 points were a season-high for Mitchell, who continues to provide solid value as an early round pick this year. The Cavaliers take on the Hornets on Sunday.

Christie will miss a fourth straight game with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as the rookie has not been a consistent member of the Clippers’ rotation when healthy.

The initial injury report had Young listed as questionable, so the status upgrade was expected. Keaton Wallace will continue to come off the bench, considerably limiting his already low fantasy value. Wallace is only worth the risk on nights when Young is not available.

Williams will miss a second straight game because the Hornets want to manage his right foot injury. Taj Gibson should remain in the starting lineup, where he can provide rebounds. However, Moussa Diabate will likely play more minutes, making him the superior streaming option.

Green is on track to return Friday after he missed Wednesday’s loss to the Nets with a sore right foot. While he would likely return to the starting lineup, pushing Josh Okogie to the bench, Green hasn’t done enough this season to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Shead played 21 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s win over Washington. The impact of his potential absence on Friday depends on the availability of Immanuel Quickley (hip, groin), who is also questionable. If Quickley returns, the Raptors would have ample coverage if their second-round pick cannot play.

Dick did not play in Wednesday’s win over Washington, which led to Ochai Agbaji replacing him in the starting lineup. Agbaji was productive enough to reward those who streamed him, tallying 12 points and a complete stat line that included three steals and three 3-pointers.

Olynyk has missed Toronto’s last three games, most recently sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Wizards. Chris Boucher and Orlando Robinson have played more minutes off the bench, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling. However, neither has done enough to become a must-stream player.

Quickley has not appeared in a game since January 11, missing the last eight with a strained left groin and hip. However, the questionable tag hasn’t been used often since Quickley’s injury, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. Davion Mitchell will remain the starting point guard until Quickley is cleared to return.

Horton-Tucker exited Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics after playing two minutes. The Bulls have listed him as questionable, as he has a sore lower left leg. However, Horton-Tucker’s availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, even with Zach LaVine (personal) away from the team.

Friday’s game will be the 11th straight on the sideline for Martin, who has been out with a strained left hip. Rookie Justin Edwards has been a starter recently, while Ricky Council IV has played more minutes off the bench. Edwards has played a few minutes more, but Council has been the more valuable option for fantasy managers seeking a deep-league streamer.