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What a night for Martin, whose previous career-high was six points. He came out firing and did not stop until he’d hit the 30-point mark, and the Nets were headed home with their third straight win on the road. Fantasy managers should not expect Martin to continue on this path, but Brooklyn’s many injuries have opened the door for others to step up. Trendon Watford (18 points, two rebounds, three assists, and two 3-pointers in 21 minutes) is a more reliable streaming option.

Giannis was nearly unstoppable on Saturday, notching his first 40-point triple-double (and third triple-double) of the season. Providing 4th-round value in 9-cat formats, the Greek Freak is a top-5 player in free-throw punt builds. Milwaukee plays four games during the first segment of Week 7 (which spans two weeks), beginning with a critical NBA Cup game against the Pistons on Tuesday.

Watson has shown up on the last few injury reports but has not missed any action. Expect the same, and he’ll continue to start until Aaron Gordon is cleared to return from his calf strain.

Gordon practiced on Saturday, and his appearance on the injury report as “doubtful” instead of being ruled out immediately is another encouraging sign. He appears unlikely to play on Sunday, but Gordon isn’t far off. Peyton Watson will remain in the starting lineup until AG is cleared.

Injured during a November 19 game against the Grizzlies, Cancar will miss a fifth consecutive game. His continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball.