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Paul George Paul George struggles, scores five points vs. CHA
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:36 PM
Paul Hudrick
Paul George shot 2-of-12 from the field in Friday's win over the Hornets, scoring five points with 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals, one blocked shot, and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes.
Analysis: George had a rough Friday night, missing nine of his first ten shots and finishing with five points. The good news for those who have him rostered is that there was solid production in other categories. George was effective in the rebound, assist, and steals categories, so he remains a quality fantasy asset despite shooting 42.2% from the field on the season. Also good for fantasy managers is 76ers coach Nick Nurse saying after Friday's game that he expects PG to play in Saturday's game against Cleveland. |
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Kelly Oubre Kelly Oubre Jr. scores efficient 22 points in win
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:35 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. finished Friday's win over the Hornets with 22 points (8-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: A top-40 player in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, Oubre has been one of the pleasant surprises in fantasy basketball this season. Friday's point total was the highest for the Tsunami Papi since October 25, when he scored a season-high 28 against the Raptors. Rostered in 44% of Yahoo leagues, Oubre should be added to more standard league rosters. With Joel Embiid out Saturday, Oubre is worth considering for streaming in some shallow formats. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey tallies 23 points, six assists
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:34 PM
Tyrese Maxey amassed 23 points (9-of-18 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers in 38 minutes in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Maxey has scored 22 points or more in four straight games, his longest streak since the season's first six games. The efficiency hasn't been great this season, but the 76ers guard is shooting nearly 46% from the field over the past two weeks. Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers will be more difficult, especially with Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) already ruled out. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid posts 34/5/9/2/2 line, out Saturday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:34 PM
Paul Hudrick
Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) played 31 minutes in Friday's 108-98 win over Charlotte, accounting for 34 points, five rebounds, nine assists, two steals, two blocks, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: Embiid returned to the 76ers lineup earlier than anticipated, missing just one game. While he took a little time to adjust to playing while wearing a mask (which he has done before), the 2023 NBA MVP dominated the shorthanded Hornets. Seeing Embiid play this well was great for fantasy managers, but the joy will be short-lived as the 76ers visit Cleveland on Saturday. Following Friday's game, 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Embiid will not play, which means Andre Drummond will start. |
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Joel Embiid PHI starting Maxey, Oubre, George, KJ, Embiid
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:34 PM
Philadelphia 76ers
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, KJ Martin, and Joel Embiid will start Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Embiid is back a little earlier than expected, having only missed Monday's win over the Hornets in Charlotte. His return means Andre Drummond will come off the bench, but he is not worth streaming in most leagues. Philadelphia's other four starters are unchanged. |
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Adem Bona Adem Bona (knee) off injury report Friday vs. CHA
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 9:38 AM
Adem Bona (left knee tendinopathy) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Bona began on-court workouts last week and is now set to return from a knee injury. With Joel Embiid (sinus) questionable, Bona would have a chance to crack Philadelphia's big man rotation if Embiid were to miss Friday's game. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin (shoulder) out Friday vs. Hornets
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 9:35 AM
Caleb Martin (right shoulder impingement) is out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Martin appeared close to return after he began on-court workouts last week. He's missing another yet another game as he's been ruled out ahead of Friday's game with the Hornets. Kelly Oubre Jr. should continue to see more opportunity with Martin sidelined. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (sinus) questionable Friday vs. CHA
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 9:33 AM
Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: This is a pleasant surprise. Embiid appeared set to miss another week of action, but the questionable listing at least gives him a chance of suiting up against the Hornets. If he can't go, Andre Drummond will continue to start in his absence. |
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Kelly Oubre Kelly Oubre Jr. scores 19 points vs. former team
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:20 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. finished Monday's win over Charlotte with 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block, and one 3-pointer in 40 minutes.
Analysis: While Joel Embiid's sinus fracture does not impact Oubre directly, he is one of the players in line to benefit offensively from the 2023 MVP's absence. The Tsunami Papi had an excellent night in Charlotte, shooting over 50% from the field and recording a complete stat line. The combination of production and playing time makes Oubre worthy of being streamed for Philadelphia's final two games of Week 8, Charlotte on Friday, and Cleveland the following night. |
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Andre Drummond Andre Drummond grabs 15 rebounds vs. Hornets
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:49 PM
Andre Drummond shot 4-of-7 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Monday's loss to Charlotte, scoring nine points with 15 rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one blocked shot in 28 minutes.
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KJ Martin KJ Martin struggles in spot start vs. Charlotte
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:48 PM
KJ Martin played 21 minutes in Monday's win over the Hornets, finishing with two points (1-of-2 FGs), two rebounds, and one steal.
Analysis: Martin replaced Guerschon Yabusele in the starting lineup for Monday's game, and neither provided much value to fantasy managers. The former struggled with foul trouble, which limited him to 21 minutes and two shot attempts. Yabusele played 18 minutes off the bench, going scoreless with three rebounds and one assist. Martin and Yabusele will look to bounce back when the 76ers host the Hornets on Friday. |
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Paul George Paul George now 10th on all-time 3-pointers list
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:47 PM
NBA
Paul George amassed 33 points (13-of-20 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one blocked shot, and six 3-pointers in Monday's 121-108 win over Charlotte.
Analysis: Not only did George score a season-high 33 points, but he made some personal history on Monday. With his six 3-pointers, PG is now ranked 10th in league history on made 3-pointers, passing Jason Terry. Next on the list is Vince Carter (2,290), who George (2,283) could pass as soon as Friday's rematch with the Hornets. With Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) sidelined for at least one week, Philadelphia will need a more aggressive George, which should boost his fantasy value. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey scores game-high 40 points in win
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:46 PM
Tyrese Maxey accumulated 40 points (12-of-28 FGs, 10-of-13 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, four steals, and six 3-pointers in 40 minutes in Monday's 121-108 win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Maxey scored Philadelphia's final eight points from the foul line on Monday, with that personal run netting the guard his second 40-point game of the season. With Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) sidelined for at least one week, Maxey and Paul George will shoulder most of the scoring load for the 76ers in Week 8. That's good news for fantasy managers who have either of those perimeter stars rostered, especially with the 76ers facing Charlotte again on Friday. |
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Andre Drummond PHI starting Maxey, Oubre, George, KJ, Drummond
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 12:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, KJ Martin, and Andre Drummond will start Monday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis: The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid for at least one week after he suffered a sinus fracture during Friday's loss to the Pacers. Drummond will replace him in the starting lineup, but that isn't the only change that head coach Nick Nurse made. Martin will also start, replacing Guerschon Yabusele, as he should match up better with Charlotte's Miles Bridges. Martin is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues due to the matchup. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (sinus) out at least one week
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:34 AM
Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) is set to miss at least one week of action.
Analysis: The 76ers will face the Hornets twice this week before wrapping things up against the Cavaliers on Saturday. Andre Drummond will capitalize on his opportunities to get at least three more starts at center in the meantime. |
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Caleb Martin Caleb Martin, Adem Bona ruled out Monday vs. CHA
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caleb Martin (right shoulder impingement) and Adem Bona (left knee tendinopathy) are out for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis: Martin and Bona resumed on-court workouts on Friday, but neither is ready to return to game action. The former's absence is more impactful in deep fantasy leagues, as the 76ers must rely even more on Kelly Oubre Jr. As for Bona, he may crack the rotation if cleared to return before Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) does. |
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Kyle Lowry Kyle Lowry (back) removed from injury report
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kyle Lowry (low back spasms) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Lowry will be available after sitting out Friday's loss to the Pacers. With Jared McCain (knee) out indefinitely, the veteran point guard's return will help the 76ers depth-wise. However, Lowry has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (sinus) ruled out Monday vs. Hornets
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) will not play in Monday's game against Charlotte.
Analysis: While it remains unknown exactly how much time Embiid will miss after suffering a sinus fracture on Friday, he'll miss at least one game. Andre Drummond should return to the starting lineup, but Guerschon Yabusele is the superior streaming option. Also worth a look is Kelly Oubre Jr., as the 76ers will also be without Jared McCain (knee). |
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Joel Embiid Embiid suffers sinus fracture, to be evaluated
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 5:06 PM
Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture against the Pacers on Friday and will be evaluated this weekend.
Analysis: Embiid was hit in the face in the first half of Friday's game against the Pacers. The team is calling it a sinus fracture and the 30-year-old center will be further evaluated this weekend. We assume his status will be updated this weekend while there's no clear timetable for his return at the moment. |
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Tyrese Maxey Maxey has 22 points in loss to Pacers Friday
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 4:50 PM
Tyrese Maxey had 22 points (7-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three 3-pointers against the Pacers on Friday.
Analysis: Joel Embiid was active, but only played 17 minutes before leaving with yet another injury. It wasn't a huge game for Maxey in Embiid's absence, though he returned to being the 76ers' No. 1 offensive option, leading the team in points and shot attempts. He's produced as a third-round player in fantasy this year, mostly with Embiid and Paul George unavailable. |
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