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Sharpe had a pair of 30-point games in November, but over the past month, he hasn’t been as successful. However, that changed in this game, and he was able to contribute some rebounds and assists while doing. Sharpe is a bit of a one-trick pony in category leagues, since points and 3-pointers have been the main areas that he has provided value in. The defensive numbers won’t ever be there, but if he can contribute like he did in this game while maintaining the scoring, the rest of it won’t matter.

VanVleet has only played once since injuring his ankle on February 1, and he aggravated that injury in that lone appearance. He practiced fully on Tuesday and should make his return to the lineup. Either Jabari Smith Jr. or Tari Eason will be pushed to the bench with FVV back.

Tyus Jones started in place of Beal on Monday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. Jones will likely return to playing a reserve role with Beal back in the rotation.

Vassell hasn’t missed a game since December, but he could be sidelined against Dallas. Stephon Castle would likely replace him in the starting lineup, though Julian Champagnie is also a candidate. Castle would be the better streaming option regardless of who starts.

McCollum and Zion are back in the starting lineup after sitting out the second leg of the Pelicans’ back-to-back on Sunday. That will push Kelly Olynyk and Jose Alvarado to the bench. Brown also enters the starting unit in place of Jordan Hawkins, who will still play a larger role off the bench.

Eubanks will miss Tuesday’s game, but he fell out of the rotation against Sacramento on Sunday. Tyronn Lue will likely utilize a smaller lineup when Ivica Zubac isn’t on the floor against New Orleans, which should lead to Derrick Jones Jr. minutes at center.

Sochan missed the second leg of San Antonio’s back-to-back when they played Dallas on Monday, but there is a chance that he is back for the rematch. Keldon Johnson scored 28 points off the bench with Sochan out but will likely take a production hit if Sochan returns.

After starting on Sunday, Williams Jr. missed the second leg of the Grizzlies’ back-to-back on Monday. That allowed GG Jackson to start and for Cam Spencer to play a larger role off the bench. Williams Jr. may replace Jackson in the starting lineup and limit Spencer’s minutes.

With both Edey and Clarke sidelined on Monday, Jay Huff started at center, with Marvin Bagley filling out the backup minutes. Huff was more productive in the box score, though neither was a great option. Still, they’ll get another opportunity if Edey and Clarke miss another game.

After missing Memphis’ last two games, Kennard will be available to play against Utah. His role has been inconsistent, but he should see plenty of minutes, which will likely take some time away from Scotty Pippen Jr.

Springer was able to play on Monday, but he didn’t see the floor. His status for Wednesday’s game won’t impact Utah’s rotation.