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Martin exited the game in the fourth quarter, so there won’t be much of a change for the rest of this game. However, he was part of the starting lineup, so if he misses their Christmas Day matchup with Boston, Caleb Martin or Guerschon Yabusele will likely fill the void.

Portis only played 23 minutes in the blowout win, but still got his numbers. He poured in 20 points on 12 shots, making 4-of-6 attempts from behind the 3-point line. The 29-year-old power forward also had seven rebounds and three assists. Portis’ ceiling is capped while he comes off the bench, but he’s still a more than serviceable fantasy option.

After providing minimal production in Sunday’s loss to the Jazz, Anthony played far better against the Knicks. The New York City native and former Archbishop Malloy standout was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting 50% from the field and finishing with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. While Jalen Suggs’ back injury makes Anthony worth the risk in deep leagues, efficient performances have not been his norm. Hopefully, Monday’s game marks the beginning of a turnaround.

Lillard only played 26 minutes in the 24-point Bucks win, but still made his presence felt with 25 points on 12 shots. He knocked down 5-of-8 attempts from behind the 3-point line and was 6-of-7 from the free throw line. The 34-year-old point guard was +20 and only had one turnover. He’s still a top-15 player in fantasy on the year.

It doesn’t take much for a team like the Bucks to beat the Raptors these days. Giannis is a star, but he didn’t need to score 50 or even 30 points in this game for Milwaukee to run away with it. The 30-year-old power forward only had 11 points on eight shots, but he also had 13 assists and a triple-double. Fantasy managers certainly can’t complain about the Greek Freak as he continues to play through a knee injury despite the low scoring night.