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Anunoby has been outstanding recently, providing top-5 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’s scored 23 points or more in six straight games, which is his most productive run of the season to date. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) out, there has been additional room for Anunoby to spread his wings offensively, and those who have him rostered have reaped the rewards. New York begins a four-game Week 22 on Tuesday against the 76ers.

Anunoby has been on a roll recently, averaging 23.5 points per game over the past two weeks. The increased scoring production is why he’s offered first-round value in nine-cat formats with Jalen Brunson (ankle) out of the Knicks’ lineup. Also, he’s recorded at least one steal in 11 straight games, averaging 2.3 per outing. Anunoby and the Knicks end their Week 21 schedule with a home game against Portland on Sunday.

Anunoby has flipped a switch offensively, scoring 23 points or more in four straight games. According to Basketball Monster, he’s ranked 13th in nine-cat value over the past two weeks. With Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride out due to injury, Anunoby is one of the Knicks who needs to shoulder more of the offensive workload as the team looks to lock down the three-seed in the East. Thus far, OG has been more productive, and those who have him rostered are reaping the rewards.

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.

Anunoby has scored 23 points or more in five of his last seven outings, but Saturday’s performance was far more efficient. However, while he has only shot 41.3 percent from the field over the past two weeks, Anunoby’s fantasy value has been excellent. OG has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats, averaging 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks. The Knicks begin their four-game Week 21 at home on Tuesday when the Mavericks roll into town.

After two straight subpar offensive performances, Anunoby got back over the 20-point threshold on Thursday, even if the shooting efficiency still wasn’t there. This was his seventh time scoring at least 20 points in March, and he was still able to contribute his typical defensive production. The poor field-goal percentage has been an issue lately; he has shot below 50 percent from the floor in eight consecutive games and below 40 percent in five of those. Still, he has returned third-round value during that stretch in nine-cat leagues.

Anunoby scored 20 points or more in four of the five games the Knicks played on their road trip, which concluded Saturday night. He was a top 50 player during the trip, with his value receiving a slight boost after Jalen Brunson’s ankle injury. For the season, Anunoby is ranked just outside the top 50, which exceeds his Yahoo! ADP of 80. Even better for fantasy managers is that he’s only missed six games this season, avoiding the extended injury-related absence that became the norm in previous seasons.

After tweaking his left ankle during Monday’s win over the Kings, Anunoby experienced no issues during his 43 minutes against the Trail Blazers. He’s scored 20 points or more in five of his last six outings, with the Knicks’ March 7 loss to the Clippers being the exception. Over the past two weeks, Anunoby has been a top 40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. He’ll look to end Week 19 on a high note when the Knicks visit the Warriors on Saturday.

Anunoby experienced an injury scare during the third quarter of Monday’s game as he rolled his left ankle on a drive to the basket. However, the Knicks forward remained on the court after a timeout was called, and he played without further issues. While the Week 19 schedule hasn’t been great from a fantasy standpoint, the Knicks only playing two more games may work in the team’s favor if Anunoby’s ankle gives him any trouble ahead of Wednesday’s game in Portland.

Anunoby will shake off a questionable tag and take the court following his 29-point performance in Tuesday’s loss to Golden State. Robinson will come off the bench after making his first start of the season in place of Karl-Anthony Towns on Wednesday. Robinson has averaged just 13.3 minutes across three games for New York this season, and he’ll likely be on a strict minutes limit for at little while longer.