About last night: One fantasy basketball takeaway from each of Wednesday’s 10 NBA games

The NBA is back in full swing after a loaded 10-game slate on Wednesday. With so many games on the docket, I’ll discuss one fantasy basketball takeaway from every game on the second night of the season.

Nets @ Hawks

Dyson Daniels is a must-roster in all leagues. He’s starting at shooting guard and while he’s known for his defense (he got five steals and a block in his Hawks debut) he shot an efficient 6-for-12 from the field, with two 3s, five boards and two assists. He played the third-most minutes on the team (35), and at just 29% rostered, he’s a player who contributes across categories and whose offensive game is maturing fast enough to roster in points leagues as well.

Also, wassup Onyeka (Okongwu)! That’s my breakout coming off the bench, dropping an efficient 28 points with eight boards and three swats.

Pacers @ Pistons

Welcome back Bennedict Mathurin. He finished the season opener with 19 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3PT, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and one assist. Taking nine free-throw attempts in 28 minutes was a surprise but also a reminder that he’s a bucket off the bench. He was in the conversation for sixth man of the year in his rookie year and could be looking to regain that status after an injury-riddled second season. At 19% rostered, I’d consider streaming Mathurin in 12-team points leagues.

Cavs @ Raptors

Immanuel Quickley left Wednesday’s contest with a pelvis injury and did not return. He’ll undergo testing and fantasy managers will have to wait-and-see on his prognosis. IQ was off to a great start to the season too. He had 13 points with four assists, two boards, two triples and a steal in 14 minutes.

Magic @ Heat

No turnovers for Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner?!? That’s just the second time in 142 regular season games where neither player had a turnover in the same game. Both players had highly efficient games, combining for 56 points, 7-for-14 from three with 15 rebounds, five stocks and seven total assists. Seeing Paolo take care of the ball and Franz hitting his 3s is an excellent start for the Orlando Magic and fantasy managers.

Bucks @ Sixers

The most underrated stat line of the night goes to Brook…

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Publish date : 2024-10-24 12:26:00

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