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Green did a bit of everything in this game and came close to recording a 5x5. Aside from his four turnovers, this was an excellent night in the box score for him. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for Golden State to maintain their winning ways and take advantage of Denver missing Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Steve Kerr said that Stephen Curry could rest against the Bucks on Tuesday, and it’s unclear if that will extend to Green. If he plays, Green should continue to be a strong option in the box score.

Post only played eight minutes in Monday’s loss to the Nuggets, with Denver’s decision not to play Nikola Jokic factoring into the rookie’s lack of playing time. Post is dealing with a right ankle impingement, and the Warriors could choose to start Draymond Green at the five if the rookie cannot play. As for Podziemski, Tuesday is reportedly the day the Warriors have targeted for his return from a strained back. If available, he can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Stephen Curry, who will not play on Tuesday.

Curry has been dealing with a back injury recently. While he did not miss any time, Curry has been laboring in recent games. He’ll sit out Tuesday’s game, Golden State’s second in as many nights. Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II will have added importance within the Warriors’ rotation, and Brandin Podziemski is expected to return from a strained back.

Anthony sat for two games before logging only six minutes in Sunday’s win over Cleveland. A missed practice on Tuesday means Anthony should be considered questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Rockets. If Anthony is ultimately ruled out, Cory Joseph could see increased run.

With just a few weeks left in the 2024-25 campaign, the last-place Wizards will be without another key option. In Kispert’s place, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie should continue to see increased playing time with AJ Johnson picking up a few extra minutes, too.

Ball was given a probable tag on Monday evening, but his latest status update means he’s trending in the wrong direction. If he’s unable to go against Atlanta, Nick Smith Jr. and Seth Curry will presumably pick up the slack.

Taylor has made some noise for the Stockton Kings of the G League this season, averaging 17.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He’ll get some time with the parent club, but don’t expect enough minutes or usage to make him worth picking up in most fantasy leagues.

Okogie last played on January 31, but it sounds like he’s nearing a return with the parent club. Even if he’s back on the court before the end of the season, Okogie won’t see enough run to be impactful for fantasy hoops managers.

With Stephen Curry struggling, Butler picked up the slack on the offensive end to lead Golden State in scoring. However, he had his own uncharacteristic struggles at the free throw line, which prevented him from having a better night. Steve Kerr said that they will consider resting Curry against Milwaukee on Tuesday, which should mean extra usage for Butler. However, there is a chance that Butler also gets a rest night. Keep a close eye on the injury report.

While Ighodaro has not provided much fantasy value on most nights this season, he has had more opportunities recently. The rookie has taken on the backup center responsibilities in the Suns’ last four games, averaging 8.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 27.5 minutes. Ighodaro has recorded excellent percentages, shooting 77.8 percent from the field and 80 percent from the foul line. Nick Richards (10 points, four rebounds and one assist) remains the starting center, but he only logged 12 minutes on Monday. Ighodaro isn’t a player to add right now, but he’s worth watching for the rest of Week 20.

Curry struggled during Monday’s loss to Denver; he shot 6-of-21 from the floor and turned the ball over seven times against a shorthanded Nuggets squad. Kerr described Curry as both “tired” and “exhausted,” which is certainly a reason to consider resting him on the second night of a back-to-back. This would also line up with the expected return of Brandin Podziemski (back), and Gary Payton II has played well in recent weeks, which would help make up for the potential absence of Curry. Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green would likely take on extra playmaking responsibility.