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It wasn’t much of a game as the 76ers were no match for the Cavaliers without Joel Embiid in the lineup. Maxey ended up hoisting 22 shots. He wasn’t efficient, but managed to pour in 27 points as well as knock down five 3-pointers. He just had three assists, but fantasy managers will take that scoring production from the 24-year-old point guard. Given the 126-99 final score, it could’ve been much worse.

Jokic also missed Tuesday’s game against the Celtics with an illness. Dario Saric started at center, though DeAndre Jordan played a few more minutes off the bench. Neither were effective enough to recommend using as streamers.

Okongwu’s availability for Thursday night is uncertain, but he has appeared in Atlanta’s last five games. If he cannot play against the Suns, Dominick Barlow may be pressed into action as Clint Capela’s backup. There’s no need to stream Barlow.

Johnson is set to miss his third start game as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. Garrison Matthews will be back in the rotation with Johnson out, though he’s proven to be a volatile streamer off the bench.

Bogdanovic has played in two of Atlanta’s last three games, sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Clippers due to it being the second of a back-to-back. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available in Phoenix, providing depth and scoring off the bench.

Young continues to be listed as probable with an Achilles injury, though he hasn’t missed any games lately. Unless he suffers a setback, expect the 26-year-old point guard to suit up again Thursday and play without limitations.

Sensabaugh did not play in Tuesday’s loss to Atlanta, resulting in more rotation minutes for Patty Mills. While the veteran guard hit three 3-pointers, he isn’t worth streaming if Sensabaugh remains out. As for the second-year wing, he’ll have value if cleared to return.

After missing Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks for personal reasons, Collins is back on the injury report due to a lingering hip injury. Johnny Juzang should remain in the starting lineup. While he can provide 3-pointers in that role, Juzang is a risky streaming play in this spot.

This will be George’s third straight missed game with a heel injury. Brice Sensabaugh has benefited from George missing the last couple games and could be in line to do so again, though he’s questionable with an illness.

This will be McBride’s fourth straight missed game with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old point guard’s absence opens up minutes for Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet. It’s still tough to rely on either in fantasy given how much Tom Thibodeau typically chooses to play his starters.

Towns is available to play after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Magic. His return means Jericho Sims heads back to the bench and is not worth streaming in fantasy leagues.