The NBA packed Saturday with a dozen games including a great nightcap from the Heat and Blazers that definitely had the feel of a playoff game. In case you missed any of the fantasy stars, here are the top performers from yesterday’s box scores:
Love had a monster game leading Minnesota past Milwaukee with 33 points on an extra-efficient 11-17 from the field including 4-6 on three-pointers. As usual, he contributed nice numbers across the board with 15 boards, six assists, and a steal as well.
Lowry matched Love’s production almost blow for blow as the Raptors beat the Knicks and another PG dominated New York. Lowry finished with 32 points and added 11 assists to go with eight rebounds, a steal, and four three-pointers of his own.
In the game of the day, Bosh led the Lebron-less Heat to a huge win in Portland scoring 37 points and making three three-pointers including the game-winner. He didn’t add quite as much as Love and Lowry to his scoring but still turned in a solid 10 boards, two steals, and an assist.
Howard had 18 rebounds and 24 points in another big double-double for the Rockets offseason acquisition. He added a blocks, a steal, and three assists in his 42 minutes of action in Houston’s win over New Orleans.
With more points than anyone in the NBA last night, Griffin led the Clippers to a win over the Jazz with 40 points and 10 rebounds while adding three assists, a steal, and a block.
The Hawks edged the Bobcats as they played their first game without Al Horford. Millsap picked up the slack scoring a season-high 33 points to go with 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal.
Young scored 30 points for the second game in a row but once again Phily went down on the road. He finished with four three-pointers and 10 boards to go with his four steals, but ultimately the Suns beat the Sixers by 14. If Young really did request a trade, he’s definitely stepping up his game to show his worth.
Big Al pulled in 23 rebounds for the Bobcats last night as they lost to the Hawks in overtime. He scored 24 points as well while adding an assist and a steal.
Irving dropped 32 on the Celtics in a losing effort, but didn’t get enough help from his teammates to get the win. His other statistical contributions weren’t as huge as some of the others on the board, but he did add three assists, two boards, and a steal.
Plumlee is a must-add if he’s still available in your league (like he is in 30% of ESPN leagues). He poured in 22 points last night agains Philadelphia adding 13 rebounds and three blocks to go with an assist and a steal.
Williams helped the Hawks beat the Bobcats with 28 points helping to make up for the absence of Al Horford. With Horford out, the Hawks will need scoring from somewhere and Williams has shown he can have outbreaks of scoring like last night. He hit four three’s and added five rebounds, an assist, and a steal in his 34 minutes. It’s hard to count on Williams on a daily basis, but if you need instant offense he’s an option to consider.
