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Luka Doncic scored 24 of his 43 points in the first quarter and finished with 13 assists and nine rebounds as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 135-118 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to clinch West Group B of the NBA Cup.
Austin Reaves scored 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and collected nine rebounds for the Lakers, who won their fifth consecutive game. LeBron James added 25 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Rui Hachimura had 13 points.
The Lakers improved to 3-0 in NBA Cup play while the Clippers fell to 2-1. The Clippers are still in the running for a wild-card spot.
James Harden recorded 29 points and nine assists and Kawhi Leonard and Kris Dunn scored 19 points apiece for the Clippers, who have lost 11 of their past 13 games. John Collins posted 18 points, and Ivica Zubac added 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Wizards 132, Hawks 113
CJ McCollum scored a season-high 46 points on 10 3-pointers, leading Washington to a rare victory over visiting Atlanta in NBA Cup group play.
Alex Sarr had 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Corey Kispert totaled 19 points for the Wizards, who led by as many as 33 points and snapped a 14-game losing streak. Khris Middleton had 10 points and 12 assists and Bub Carrington scored 10 for Washington, which never trailed in the win.
Kristaps Porzingis led Atlanta with 22 points, followed by Onyeka Okongwu's 20 and Zaccharie Risacher's 17. Dyson Daniels finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Hawks, who had their two-game winning streak snapped. Vit Krejci tallied 10 points in the loss.
Magic 144, 76ers 103
Anthony Black scored a career-high 31 points to highlight Orlando's annihilation of host Philadelphia in an NBA Cup game.
Black scored 27 points in the first half, including a 20-point second quarter as Orlando set a franchise record for points in any quarter with 51 in the stanza. The team also set a franchise mark with 86 points in the first half. Despite continuing to play without Paolo Banchero (groin), the Magic had nine players score in double figures, including Franz Wagner (21) and Desmond Bane (15). The team compiled 82 bench points -- the top total in the NBA this season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points to pace Philadelphia, while Jared McCain pitched in with 15 points. The Sixers played without Joel Embiid, Paul George and VJ Edgecombe, among others.
Lakers' G Luka Doncic recorded a double-double, scoring 43 points with 13 assists in a 135-118 win over the Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Orlando's G Anthony Black scored 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting in a 144-103 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Black is owned in only 17.3% leagues.
Washington's G CJ McCollum scored 46 points on 17-of-25 shooting in a 132-113 win over the Hawks on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford (adductor) will not return to Tuesday's NBA Cup clash with the Orlando Magic. With Philly down Joel Embiid (knee), Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee), Paul George (ankle) and VJ Edgecombe (calf), Watford was in line for extra action. Unfortunately, he suffered a left adductor strain near the end of the first half, requiring assistance off the floor. Watford would go on to finish with eight points and one rebound in 11 minutes. While it's far too early to speculate, it appears there's a good chance he'll miss extended time, starting with Friday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets, his former team. Fantasy managers could see more minutes from Justin Edwards and Jared McCain, although their stock will fall once George, Edgecombe, Embiid, or Oubre are back in the lineup.
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (thumb) exited Tuesday's NBA Cup win over the Atlanta Hawks. He did not return. The 26-year-old was well on his way to having his best game of the 2025 campaign before a right thumb injury ended his night after 24 minutes. He'd go on to finish with 19 points, three steals, and one block while shooting 4-for-8 from behind the three-point line. Kispert will presumably undergo further testing heading into Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. If he ends up missing time, Justin Champagnie and Cam Whitmore could see more work, with one potentially entering the starting lineup.
Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (hip) won't play on Tuesday versus the Hawks, marking his third-straight absence. The former Duke Blue Devil has averaged only 7.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per contest this season, so there aren't very many fantasy managers awaiting his return. While there might be streaming opportunities down the line if Alexandre Sarr misses time, Bagley currently isn't worth rostering in most fantasy setups. With that said, his absence will still open the door for more minutes from Tristan Vukcevic, who is coming off a 12-point, eight-rebound, two-block, two-steal showing in Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (hip) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup clash with the Washington Wizards after missing Sunday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old has seen steady minutes for Atlanta this season (22.1 minutes per contest). He is also averaging 8.1 points and 44.2% shooting from behind the arc. However, despite a consistent role, Kennard is streaky on the offensive end, posting double-digit scoring in four of his nine appearances in November, giving him little fantasy upside outside of his efficiency from deep.
Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports that Toronto Raptors forwardRJ Barrett(knee) won't play on Wednesday against Indiana. The former Knick sprained his left knee in Sunday's victory over the Brooklyn Nets and will miss his second straight game tomorrow evening. While Barrett is sidelined,Gradey DickandJamal Sheadmay benefit the most from extra playing time. However, both are risky fantasy picks sinceBrandon Ingram,Scottie Barnes, andImmanuel Quickley will likely absorb most of the available minutes during Barrett's absence.
New York Knicks guard/forwardLandry Shamet(shoulder) will miss Wednesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Shament will be out for the second game due to a sprained right shoulder. The 28-year-old has averaged 9.2 points with 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five outings while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from beyond the arc. His extended absence will likely continue to lead to Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson seeing extra minutes.
According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Jovic has missed four straight games due to a hip impingement. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip), Andrew Wiggins (hip), and Dru Smith (hip) are also considered questionable for tomorrow evening's contest. Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson both carry marginal fantasy value, but with extra minutes, they could offer solid fantasy production on Wednesday night if Jovic is unable to suit up.
According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic(hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Due to a left hip contusion, the 33-year-old sharpshooter is at risk of missing his third consecutive contest. WithBradley Beal (hip) sidelined for the rest of the season, Bogdanovic has had a much larger role in the Clippers' rotation lately, averaging 25.7 minutes per contest. If he is unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect rookie Kobe Sanders to take on extra minutes this evening.
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (foot) will be questionable for Wednesday night's matchup against the Rockets, according to coach Steve Kerr. Green has missed two of the last three games and is currently working through a right mid-foot sprain. After he practiced on Tuesday, Kerr said Green is "definitely trending upward," which suggests he has a good chance to return to action on Wednesday. In his 16 games, he's averaging 8.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 28.7 minutes per game. His return would likely push Quinten Post back to the bench.
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (ankle) was added to the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the 76ers as questionable with ankle soreness. Bitadze has played 16.8 minutes per game off the bench in his 17 games this season, chipping in 6.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. If he's out on Tuesday, Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Isaac would likely handle the backup center role behind Wendell Carter Jr.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (ankle) was downgraded to out after initially being listed as probable on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The 35-year-old has only played three games all season, averaging just 22.0 minutes per game and chipping in 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. George played three of the last four games, but he'll be out on Tuesday, leaving more work for Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt and Dominick Barlow, Trendon Watford, and Justin Edwards on the wing. Joel Embiid (knee) will also still be out, so Philly will once again be without its two stars as they host Orlando.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Tuesday's home game against the Orlando Magic. He will be missing an eighth straight game with a knee issue, but he does appear to be nearing a return, and his next opportunity to get back on the floor will be Friday in Brooklyn against the Nets. With Embiid out, Andre Drummond will likely continue to start in his place. He has posted a double-double in seven of his last nine games, while averaging 11.2 points and 13.2 rebounds over that span. As a reserve, Drummond has averaged 16.6 minutes per game and hasn't been productive enough most nights to satisfy fantasy managers. Without Embiid, though, Drummond should remain fantasy relevant for at least Tuesday night.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (shoulder) was listed as probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic, but he was upgraded to available after shootaround. Maxey sustained a shoulder issue on Sunday against Miami, but it won't keep him off the floor on Tuesday. Without some of his big-name teammates for most of the year, Maxey has posted big numbers with 33.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.6 steals. Last Thursday, Maxey went off for 54 points against the Bucks and has at least 24 points in five straight games, averaging 35 points per contest over that stretch.
Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (hip) has been ruled out indefinitely after re-aggravating a lingering injury from his college days, and the team has yet to set a timetable for his return. Johnson averaged 11.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.2 blocks over his last five outings while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. The injury shift pushes more minutes to Bub Carrington, Corey Kispert, and Bilal Coulibaly, giving Carrington some streaming appeal for assists and Kispert value for three-pointers.
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the 76ers after missing one game, putting him back into his usual role behind Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle), who is also returning. Bitadze averaged 6.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block across his last five appearances while shooting 77.8 percent from the field, giving him niche value in deeper formats. His return likely bumps Orlando Robinson out of the rotation, and managers seeking field-goal percentage or defensive boosts can deploy Bitadze in specialist builds.
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is off the injury report for Tuesday's matchup in Philadelphia after missing the previous game, putting him back on track for starter-level minutes. He has delivered 11.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 31.6 minutes across his last five outings while shooting 51.4 percent from the field. His return, along with Goga Bitadze (ankle) also coming back from a one-game absence, should stabilize Orlando's center rotation and likely push Orlando Robinson to the fringe or out of the mix entirely.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (left knee, injury management) missed Sunday's game against the Celtics, but he'll be ready to go after not being listed on Tuesday's injury report when his Magic face the Sixers. Suggs has played 13 games this season, but the team continues to carefully monitor his workload. He has produced 14.4 points, 4.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 23.9 minutes per game, and he'll be back in the lineup for a potential showdown with Tyrese Maxey (shoulder, probable) on Tuesday night.
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