Quentin

Grimes

The Mavericks are without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Dinwiddie and Grimes will fill the resulting voids, making both viable streaming options. Thompson and Washington are also in line to see their fantasy values boosted, as there will be more shots to go around with Luka and Kyrie sidelined.

Irving will miss his first game since Dec. 1 in this Western Conference matchup. Spencer Dindwiddie and Quentin Grimes have a shot at forming a temporary starting backcourt for Dallas with both the Mavericks’ stars out.

Washington missed their last game with an illness, but he wasn’t mentioned when Jason Kidd shared the players that will be sidelined against Golden State. Barring a late change, his return will push Quentin Grimes back to the bench.

Having missed four games due to an illness that has recently affected multiple Mavericks, Marshall was said to be restricted to 20-25 minutes. He blew past that, with his play in the first half likely being a factor. Marshall scored 14 points in 15 minutes, and while he wasn’t as effective in the second half, this was an encouraging performance in Naji’s first game back. With PJ Washington (illness) sidelined, Quentin Grimes (4/3/2/1 in 17 minutes) received the starting nod but struggled. Marshall will be worth rostering if Washington is unavailable for Dallas’ next game, December 15 or 16, against the Warriors/Rockets loser.

The Mavericks are without PJ Washington, who is out due to an illness. Even with Naji Marshall available for the first time in four games, Dallas will go small to start, with Grimes moving into the lineup. Marshall is limited to 20-25 minutes, which likely factored into Jason Kidd’s thinking when choosing Grimes to start.

After missing their last four games, Thompson returned to the lineup for this game, which pushed Quentin Grimes back to the bench. Grimes had scored at least 20 points in three straight games, but he wasn’t able to keep that going in this game. Thompson and Grimes each played 20 minutes, and it was Grimes that ended up being more productive. However, Spencer Dinwiddie (16/1/4) ended up logging 24 minutes and was part of the lineup that closed out this game. It has been a rough season for Thompson, but this was one of his worst performances of the year.

Quentin Grimes has been on a tear recently, but with Klay returning from a four-game absence, he’ll likely be pushed back to the bench. Grimes has earned more minutes, but his 20-point streak will likely come to an end with Thompson back.

Thompson has missed the team’s last four games, but he may return to the lineup on Tuesday. Quentin Grimes has been starting in his place and has scored at least 20 points in three straight games. However, Thompson’s return will likely push Grimes to the bench, even if he has been playing better than Thompson has all year.

Grimes has been on a tear over the Mavs’ last three games. He has been part of the starting lineup during his last five appearances and in seven of his last nine. However, over his last three, he has averaged 24.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 4.7 threes while shooting 59.5% from the floor. He was dealt from Detroit in exchange for Tim Hardaway Jr. this summer, and he has thrived in his new home. Grimes may not remain in the starting unit when Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson get healthy, but he’s earned a larger role off the bench, and he’ll continue to put up big numbers until they’re back.

Initially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, Irving is trending toward not playing after logging 36 minutes on Saturday. Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes are two players whose streaming values will increase in this spot, especially if Luka Doncic (wrist) also does not play.