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NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) lifts Bucks past Bulls

Thu Nov 21 2:10am ET
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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 of his 41 points in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the final minutes to beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 122-106 on Wednesday.

Brook Lopez had 21 points and Damian Lillard added 20 points and 10 assists for Milwaukee, which shot a season-high 55 percent from the field and won for the fourth time in its last five games.

Milwaukee closed the game on an 18-4 run to even the season series against Chicago at a game apiece. The Bucks never trailed after moving ahead 27-25 late in the first quarter.

Zach LaVine made four 3-pointers and led Chicago with 27 points. Torrey Craig scored 15 in his first start of the season.


Grizzlies 117, 76ers 111

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points and Desmond Bane recovered from a dismal performance to post 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead host Memphis past Philadelphia.

Bane was coming off a 12-point effort in a home loss to Denver on Tuesday, when he finished with five points after shooting 1-of-10 from the floor. He recovered against the 76ers with his second double-double in three games and added six assists.

Sixers star Paul George left the game early in the third quarter after hyperextending his left knee while grabbing a rebound. Joel Embiid registered 35 points and 11 rebounds for Philadelphia, which took its fifth loss in a row.

Knicks 138, Suns 122

Jalen Brunson torched Phoenix again with 36 points, 10 assists and seven 3-pointers as New York never trailed in its road victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 points on 12-of-19 shooting and collected 10 rebounds as the Knicks notched their fourth consecutive victory.

Devin Booker scored 33 points for the Suns, who have lost five straight games and dropped to 1-6 since star Kevin Durant (calf) has been sidelined. Bradley Beal (calf) missed his fifth straight game.

Warriors 120, Hawks 97

Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 27 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and Golden State recorded its fifth straight home win, routing Atlanta in San Francisco.

Trayce Jackson-Davis had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who bounced back after losing Monday on the road to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jalen Johnson produced 15 points and a game-high 14 rebounds for the Hawks, who were playing their third game in four days.

Rockets 130, Pacers 113

Alperen Sengun had 31 points and 12 rebounds and Houston used a third-quarter surge to beat visiting Indiana.

Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points and eight rebounds while Fred VanVleet chipped in 18 points and six assists for Houston, which has won six of its past seven games.

Quenton Jackson scored a career-high 24 points for the Pacers, who have lost four of their last five. Pascal Siakam scored 16 of his 21 points in the second quarter.

Clippers 104, Magic 93

James Harden scored 24 points and Amir Coffey added 18 as Los Angeles defeated Orlando in Inglewood, Calif., to extend its home winning streak to six games.

Ivica Zubac posted 17 points and 12 rebounds as the Clippers won the battle of strong defensive teams by holding their second straight opponent under 100 points. Los Angeles was without leading scorer Norman Powell (hamstring).

Anthony Black scored 17 points and Jalen Suggs added 16 as the Magic's six-game winning streak ended. Orlando gave up 100 points for the first time in seven games.

Cavaliers 128, Pelicans 100

Ty Jerome scored a career-high 29 points and made seven 3-pointers as host Cleveland bounced back from its first loss of the season to rout depleted New Orleans.

Georges Niang scored 20 points, Jarrett Allen added 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaylon Tyson had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Cavaliers completed a back-to-back that began with a 120-117 loss at Boston on Tuesday.

Rookie second-round draft choice Antonio Reeves scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Pelicans, who lost for the ninth time in 10 games. New Orleans played without its top eight players.

Thunder 109, Trail Blazers 99

Jalen Williams scored 30 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 as Oklahoma City defeated visiting Portland.

It was the Thunder's 14th consecutive win over the Blazers, dating back to January 2022. Williams added eight assists and seven rebounds, and he hit five of Oklahoma City's nine 3-pointers.

Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers with 21 points, going 6 of 16 from the floor. The Blazers were once again without Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons.

Player Notes
Giannis Antetokounmpo Thu Nov 21 1:30am

Milwaukee Bucks' F Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points on 17-of-24 shooting in a 122-106 win over the Bulls on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Antonio Reeves Thu Nov 21 1:30am

Pelicans' G Antonio Reeves scored 34 points on 14-of-25 shooting in a 100-128 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Reeves is owned in very few, if any leagues.

Paul George Wed Nov 20 9:40pm

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies and did not return to the Sixers' 117-111 loss. George hyperextended his left knee, the same one he injured during the preseason. As of now, there have been no further comments from the team on the severity of George's injury but fantasy managers should prepare for the 34-year-old to miss some time. In his absence, expect Kelly Oubre Jr. to be inserted back into the starting lineup. Oubre has averaged 13.4 PPG this season, though he averaged 18 PPG during the first five games of the season when George was out. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on George's status going forward and should snag Oubre off the waiver wire if possible.

Scoot Henderson Wed Nov 20 9:10pm

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (leg) left Wednesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and will not return according to the team. Henderson exited in the middle of the third quarter with what the team is describing as a left quad contusion. The 20-year-old has averaged 11.5 PPG in his sophomore season. If Henderson is forced to miss time expect Dalano Blanton to pick up extra minutes.

Jalen Johnson Wed Nov 20 8:50pm

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (leg) is active for Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. Johnson missed Monday night's game with leg inflammation but will be back in action against a fast-paced Warriors team that is prone to giving up points in the paint. With the 22-year-old averaging 19.4 PPG, 9.9 RPG and 5.4 APG he remains a must start in all fantasy formats. DFS managers need to find a way to get Johnson into their lineups as well. The forward has the potential to make a large impact on Wednesday night in a game with a high expected total.

Zach Collins Wed Nov 20 8:20pm

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (knee) is questionable heading into Thursday night's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Collins is dealing with left knee tendinitis but hasn't missed a game yet this season. The 27-year-old has made two straight starts filling in for Victor Wembanyama who will miss his third straight game on Thursday. Collins has notched 20 and 12 points in his two starts while grabbing six and seven boards. If active, fantasy managers should expect Collins to be in double-digits again. If he's not active, expect Charles Bassey to get the start.

Patrick Williams Wed Nov 20 8:10pm

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his surgically repaired left foot. Per Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team needs to let the inflammation fully calm down which will result in Williams being out at least a week and potentially longer. Donovan also stated that the inflammation Williams is experiencing is a normal byproduct of ramping up after the 23-year-old didn't play much five-on-five in the offseason. With Williams expected to miss time, fantasy managers should turn their sights to Torrey Craig who drew the start on Wednesday in Chicago's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Craig hasn't played much this season but is a prototypical "three and D" type player and shot 39.2% from three with the Bulls last season.

Victor Wembanyama Wed Nov 20 8:00pm

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (knee) remains out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The 20-year-old has a right knee contusion, so he'll miss his third-straight game. Zach Collins (knee) has been starting in his place, most recently logging 12 points, seven boards, one steal, and one block in the NBA Cup win over the Thunder. But with Collins questionable for Thursday's meeting, Sandro Mamukelashvili could be worth streaming if he enters the starting lineup. Mamukelashvili would also be a popular DFS value option if Collins is out.

Kyle Anderson Wed Nov 20 8:00pm

Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson (neck) is listed as active for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Anderson has been dealing with neck spasms but hasn't missed time due to the injury. The forward has provided less than modest offensive production this season, averaging just 5.5 PPG while shooting just 36.4% from the field. While the 31-year-old's value to the Warriors extends beyond the court, he's not a viable fantasy option for fantasy managers, even in a tasty matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Fantasy managers and DFS players should instead turn their sights to Jonathan Kuminga who's 14.8 PPG and usage rate of 25.9% is much more appealing out of Golden State's forwards compared to Anderson.

Jusuf Nurkic Wed Nov 20 7:50pm

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is available on Wednesday, according to Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. Nurkic missed Monday's game against the Orlando Magic with a sprained ankle, though that absence may have also been influenced with the game being the second leg of a back-to-back. The 30-year-old has averaged just 8.5 points but has grabbed 9.8 rebounds per game. Fantasy managers and DFS gamers should find a way to get him in their lineups, especially if you are looking for rebounding production in your lineups.

De'Anthony Melton Wed Nov 20 7:40pm

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton will undergo season ending ACL surgery according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Melton was only able to suit up for six games this season, missing seven with both back issues and knee issues. What was first believed to be an ACL sprain caused him to miss the Warriors' last two games. The 26-year-old was performing solidly for Golden State this season averaging 10.3 PPG. With Melton out of the lineup fantasy managers should expect Lindy Waters III to continue getting starts. Waters has put up just eight and six points in his two starts and likely will not be a viable fantasy option going forward unless he receives more shot volume.

Stephen Curry Wed Nov 20 7:40pm

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) will play in Wednesday's matchup versus the Atlanta Hawks. The multi-time All-Star is dealing with knee bursitis. He was listed as questionable ahead of Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. But he was on the floor and didn't show signs of an issue, finishing with 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists while shooting 40% from deep. As usual, Curry should be featured in all fantasy lineups, with his presence likely meaning fewer scoring opportunities for Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, and Jonathan Kuminga.

Mike Conley Wed Nov 20 7:30pm

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Conley has a toe sprain and this is the first time he's shown up on the injury report with this injury. The veteran has played two straight games of 30-plus minutes, coinciding with backup guard Donte DiVincenzo's back spasms becoming more of an issue (also listed as questionable for Thursday). Minnesota will be hoping at least one of the two will be able to suit up Thursday. If Conley is unable to suit up, expect DiVincenzo to play a larger role and get a start. If neither are able to go, expect Nickeil Alexander-Walker to get the start. None of the three will provide a ton of fantasy value.

Tre Mann Wed Nov 20 7:30pm

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (back) is probable heading into Thursday night's game against the Detroit Pistons. Mann had been listed as questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn but was able to suit up. Given that he's listed probable already it's a positive sign that his back issues are subsiding after missing two games over the past week. Fantasy managers and DFS managers alike should get Mann into their lineups with the 23-year-old averaging 14.8 PPG.

Donte DiVincenzo Wed Nov 20 7:20pm

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Done DiVincenzo (back) is listed as questionable headed into Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. DiVincenzo has been dealing with back spasms, The 27-year-old hasn't missed any game action yet due to the back spasms so there may not be much cause for concern here. However, fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout Thursday. DiVincenzo has averaged 9.4 PPG and may be a streaky fantasy option. A matchup against the lowly Raptors doesn't hurt, but fantasy managers will want to take caution if he's indeed active.

Isaiah Hartenstein Wed Nov 20 7:00pm

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Hartenstein is set to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the season due to a fractured left hand. His return comes at a good time for the Thunder with Chet Holmgren (hip) sidelined right now. The expectation is that Hartenstein is going to be eased back into the rotation. Once at full health, Hartenstein should play a significant role in the Thunder rotation. If available, fantasy managers should go scoop him up before it's too late.

Tyrese Maxey Wed Nov 20 6:50pm

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) is active ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Maxey will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last six games due to a lingering hamstring issue. His return should be a huge boost to the Sixers lineup considering Maxey was producing at an elite level before going down. The expectation is that Maxey will be limited during his first game back in the lineup. Jared McCain will likely see his production take a hit with Maxey returning. Fantasy managers should hold McCain for now to wait and see how he produces with Maxey playing alongside him.

Jarace Walker Wed Nov 20 6:40pm

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Walker was tagged as questionable coming into this game, but has been cleared to play now. He figures to remain in the starting lineup with Ben Sheppard (oblique) ruled out once again. Walker finished with six points, four rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes of action on Monday. He'll likely continue playing minutes in the mid-20s, but there isn't a ton of streaming appeal here with Walker.

Ben Sheppard Wed Nov 20 6:30pm

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Sheppard suffered a left oblique strain during Monday's game and as a result he'll sit out Wednesday as well. The absence of Sheppard could mean more minutes for Quenton Jackson, Jarace Walker, and Bennedict Mathurin could see more minutes as well. Walker was quiet with six points and four rebounds through 24 minutes of playing time on Monday. He should see a similar role again, but it probably won't be enough minutes to warrant streaming him. Jackson hasn't done much lately, so Mathurin is the best streaming option, but he is likely rostered in most fantasy formats already. If available, fantasy managers should snag Mathurin.

Myles Turner Wed Nov 20 6:20pm

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (calf) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Turner is back in the lineup after missing one game due to right calf soreness. The Pacers need Turner desperately with multiple big men already sidelined. Turner finished with 34 points and nine rebounds during his last game against the Toronto Raptors. There is no word about Turner being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go on Wednesday. Enrique Freeman will head back to the bench and won't have much streaming appeal there.


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