Fantasy Highlights
Andrei Kirilenko (SF/PF, MIN)
16pts 10rebs 6asts 4blks 1stl 2 TOs
Another vintage performance from AK-47 as the Wolves come back from down big in Brooklyn. Kirilenko has always been a fantasy stud, but hasn't been for some years now, after having forgettable seasons nagged by injuries, and playing in Russia during the lockout. But here he is again, posting monster numbers and filling out the box scores. He also had one three pointer, shooting with a respectable 7-for-11 from the field.
Marc Gasol (C, MEM)
22pts 8 rebs 8asts 3blks
Gasol showed how he can be one of the better passing big men in the league with his performance in their win against Utah. He's a solid big who'll provide rebounds, but you do get to expect assists from him from time to time. Plus, he was 10-for-10 from the line, which is quite nice for someone at the C spot.
O.J. Mayo (PG/SG, DAL)
32pts 2stls 1blk 6/8 three point shooting
Mayo lit it up in Dallas to shoot his team to win. He may not have contributed to other cats, but six three-pointers is not an easy feat. Though he didn't have assists you'd want from a guard, he did have a couple of steals and a block.
DeMarcus Cousins (PF/C, DAL)
23pts 15rebs 2stls 2blks
This is probably Cousins' first strong outing for the Kings, and incidentally, they got the win. He shot 10-for-16 from the field, which is also a pretty nice shooting clip. Owners would hope that this is a sign of things to come. If not, he can be a sell-high option.
Kyrie Irving (PG, CLE)
24pts 10asts 4/8 three point shooting
Uncle Drew went young blood on the Clips, as he led his team to a victory on the road. He did miss a lot of shots, but you've got to love his overall output. Plus he only had three turnovers, which hurts a bit, but not that bad considering he's playing point for 37 minutes and is matched up with Chris Paul.
Dion Waiters (SG, CLE)
28pts 7/11 three point shooting
Sure he may just be a one-dimensional contributor, but his performance deserves a highlight. Waiters had a great shooting night, shooting seven three pointers and shooting 10-of-17 overall. He has the green light to shoot, and in a team that desperately needs those points outside of Irving, Waiters should see these minutes and looks in Cleveland.
Players to Consider
Zach Randolph (PF/C, MEM)
16pts 18rebs
Big rebounding night from Z-Bo as he picks up 18 boards in their win. Should be a good source of rebounds if you're in need of it. He was 8-19 from the field, and he does play big, so he shouldn't hurt FG%.
Tony Allen (SG/SF, MEM)
8pts 2rebs 2asts 2blks 3stls
Allen has always been a complementary player to a fantasy team with steals and blocks as strong points. Can't pay too much for him though, but if you're in need of hustle stats and is pretty abundant on other cats, he might be worth trading for.
Derrick Favors
14pts 8rebs 1ast 3stls 1blk 2TOs
Favors played just 25 minutes, but had another efficient outing for Utah. He might eat up more minutes from Millsap or Jefferson, or they could try to play big, with Favors at the SF spot. But he's definitely stepped up his game this year, and should be worth considering as either a trade bait.
Under the Radar Picks
Marvin Williams
6pts 5rebs 2stls 2blks, 26% owned in Y!Fantasy
With a logjam at the PF and C spot, the SF spot is actually available, with Williams being the first option. He could be worth an add for deep leagues, considering he plays considerable minutes. He may be a source for hustle stats and threes when available.
Overtime:
1. Paul Millsap had two 3-pointers in three attempts. Is he expanding his range, or were those just lucky shots?
2. The Pacers couldn't get anything going for them. You know a team plays bad when you can't even see a bright individual performance.
3. The Kings have Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Thornton, Tyreke Evans, Jimmer Fredette, Francisco Garcia, and Aaron Brooks in their backcourt. Whoever starts for their team should always be on the lookout, as they might be replaced anytime by any of the players from the bench. That's a shoutout to Tyreke's terrible 1-for-9 night and Aaron Brooks' 20 minutes played, the most he's had in a Kings uniform in the regular season.
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