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Buzelis’ fantasy value hasn’t been the best recently, with the rookie providing 14th-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, as a starter, he’s well-positioned to have nights like Tuesday. Buzelis was productive in the points, rebounds and assists categories and played 31 minutes. For managers in deep leagues needing a player whose availability won’t be a concern down the stretch, Buzelis is worth a look.

While Kerr noted that Curry remains day-to-day with a pelvic contusion, he also said he would be “surprised” if the four-time champion did not play on Friday. While Quentin Post started the first game Curry missed, Gary Payton II replaced him in the lineup on Tuesday. Neither player will be worth holding onto in fantasy leagues once the Warriors get their superstar back.

Eason filled in for Amen Thompson (ankle) and delivered a strong performance as a rebounder. He struggled on offense, getting to 10 points on 10 shots, but he committed only one turnover and hit all four of his free-throw attempts. This was far from an elite showing, but it wasn’t too shabby.

Daniels continues to get it done across the board for fantasy managers. As if the points, boards, dimes and triples weren’t sweet enough, he racked up four more steals to bring his season total to 206. Averaging 3.1 swipes per game, he’s on pace to reach 237 steals, a mark that hasn’t been equaled since the 1991-92 season when John Stockton recorded 244.

Okongwu was one of six Hawks to finish with double-digit scoring, and he led all rebounders in the contest. The big man has thrived since returning from the All-Star break, averaging better than 15 points, 10 rebounds, a steal and a block. With Clint Capela and Jalen Johnson out, expect Okongwu to continue producing at a high level to close out the 2024-25 campaign.

Green posted his second straight 30-point game and third across his last five. He’s scored at least 20 points in seven of his last eight and has been excellent on offense, save for a six-point showing against the Heat. Green and the Rockets face the Jazz on Thursday, a team he scored 25 against earlier this season and 34 and 41 in two matchups last season.

Ware was the game’s leading rebounder as he produced a third double-double in his last four games. Ware has now scored in double figures in six straight games as he continues to improve down the home stretch of the season. The rookie out of Indiana has seen his playing time and production soar since the All-Star break, and fantasy managers should expect more of the same moving forward.

Bridges had a productive night in the points and field-goal percentage categories, but the overall stat line lacked substance. However, over the past two weeks, he has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats, averaging 22.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers per game. Nights like Tuesday, where he puts up many “ones” in key categories, have not been the norm for Bridges recently, which has been good for those who have him rostered.

Hart made history on two fronts Tuesday night. He combined with Karl-Anthony Towns to become the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Hart’s triple-double was his ninth of the season, surpassing Walt “Clyde” Frazier for the top spot in franchise history. Regardless of Hart’s feelings on shooting the basketball, he has been an elite fantasy option this season because of his ability to fill a stat sheet. The Knicks wing has provided third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season. Hart will look to build on Tuesday’s performance when the Knicks host the Clippers on Wednesday.

Neither Dallas nor a fourth-quarter bloody nose could stop Anunoby, whose 35 points were the most he’s scored in a game since dropping 40 on the Nuggets in late November. Over the past two weeks, the Knicks wing has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats, pushing his season-long value into the top 75. Anunoby has scored at least 23 points in three straight and six of his last eight appearances while averaging 2.0 steals and 1.1 blocks during this run.

Towns combined with Josh Hart to make some history on Tuesday, as they became the first Knicks teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game. Over the past two weeks, KAT has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While that may not be on par with his season-long value, Towns isn’t far off, which is notable since the Knicks have been without starting point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle). The Knicks play three more games during Week 21, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.