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Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley Tallies Series-High 24 Points on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley recorded 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, one block, and one three-pointer in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 loss to the New York Knicks. The 24-year-old was a primary bright spot for Cleveland in the defeat, finishing 10-for-18 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. While Mobley provided efficient scoring and defensive versatility, the Cavaliers struggled to contain a high-powered Knicks offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite Cleveland's star-studded lineup of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen remaining healthy for this contest, the team now faces a daunting 0-3 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mobley has been a reliable fantasy performer throughout the 2026 postseason, but he will need to find another gear to keep the Cavaliers' season alive and avoid a sweep in Game 4.

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Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Struggles at the Line Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell recorded 23 points, one rebound, four assists, three steals, and three three-pointers in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 loss to the New York Knicks. The 29-year-old shot 9-for-21 from the field, but his 2-for-6 night at the foul line hurt an already thin margin for Cleveland. Mitchell still gave fantasy managers points, threes, and steals, although the lack of rebounding and modest assist total capped the line. With the Cavaliers down 3-0, he should carry another heavy scoring burden in Monday's elimination game.

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Karl-Anthony Towns • PF • Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Continues Playmaking Surge on Saturday

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns amassed 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and one block in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 30-year-old was efficient during his 36 minutes on the floor, finishing 4-for-9 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from the charity stripe. While Jalen Brunson (30 points) and Mikal Bridges (22 points) led the scoring effort, Towns continued to thrive as a high-post facilitator to help New York secure a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Knicks also got a strong contribution from OG Anunoby, who posted 21 points and seven rebounds as he continues to look fully mobile following a minor strain sustained in the previous round. Towns has significantly boosted his fantasy floor by serving as an offensive hub this postseason, averaging 6.1 assists through nine playoff games compared to his regular-season average of 3.4.

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OG Anunoby • SF • Knicks

OG Anunoby Delivers Clean Shooting Line Saturday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby accounted for 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three three-pointers in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 28-year-old went 6-for-10 from the field and 6-for-6 at the foul line, giving New York another efficient scoring option as it took a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Anunoby's clean offensive line stands out because he did not need heavy volume to produce, and his steady minutes should keep him useful across playoff fantasy formats as the Knicks try to close out the series Monday.

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Mikal Bridges • SF • Knicks

Mikal Bridges Fills Box Score in Game 3 Win

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges tallied 22 points, six rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 29-year-old shot 11-for-15 from the field, missing his lone three-point attempt and failing to attempt a free throw. Bridges has not needed heavy usage to remain productive during New York's playoff run, and this was a strong reminder that his fantasy value is not tied only to scoring. With the Knicks up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, Bridges' two-way workload should remain steady in Game 4.

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Jalen Brunson • PG • Knicks

Jalen Brunson Pushes Knicks Closer to NBA Finals

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 30 points in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 29-year-old shot 10-for-19 from the field and 10-for-12 at the foul line, adding three rebounds, six assists, and one steal as New York moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a 3-0 series lead. After handing out 14 assists in Game 2, Brunson shifted back toward scoring without losing control of the offense. Through three games in the series, he is averaging 29.0 points and 8.7 assists, keeping him locked into elite playoff fantasy value heading into Game 4.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Magic Reportedly Have Giannis Antetokounmpo on Their Radar

The Orlando Magic are gearing up to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports. Earlier this month, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Milwaukee Bucks are open to trade offers for Antetokounmpo, and it looks like the Magic are among the teams pursuing him. Orlando also reportedly explored trading for Antetokounmpo ahead of the February trade deadline. The Magic's efforts to attract the Greek superstar could be boosted if they hire Sean Sweeney, a former Bucks assistant coach, to serve as the team's new head coach. Sweeney is currently an associate head coach with the San Antonio Spurs. Antetokounmpo's move to Orlando would be intriguing, but it would come at a high cost, probably involving Paolo Banchero in the deal.

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Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Won't Play Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) won't be in the lineup on Sunday in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been diagnosed with a right soleus strain after playing just 17 minutes as a starter in Game 3 on Friday. Mitchell was filling in for Jalen Williams (hamstring) in the starting unit. It's unclear whether Williams will be ready to return on Sunday, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. If Williams remains sidelined, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace will compete for the starting role. Both players performed well off the bench on Friday night and should draw significant fantasy attention on Sunday.

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Dylan Harper • PG • Spurs

Dylan Harper Not on Injury Report for Game 4

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (adductor) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 20-year-old injured his right adductor in Game 2 and was tagged as questionable for Game 3 on the initial injury report. He was cleared to play before the game, logging 17 minutes off the bench. It was one of Harper's worst postseason outings, as he managed only six points with a 2-for-7 effort from the field. Harper has the potential to be much better on Sunday night. He has averaged 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 steals in the playoffs.

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De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Off the Injury Report Ahead of Game 4

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has not been listed on the injury report ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is a pleasant surprise after Fox missed the first two games of the series due to a right ankle sprain. He looked sharp in his return to action on Friday night in Game 3, picking up 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 31 minutes. While it was a bit alarming to see Fox leave the game briefly after seemingly re-aggravating his injury, it apparently wasn't a major issue. Fox is poised for a busy night on Sunday as the Spurs try to even the series in front of their fans.

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Jalen Williams • SF • Thunder

Jalen Williams Questionable for Sunday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. He is considered day-to-day due to a left hamstring injury and didn't play in Game 3. With the Thunder's bench erupting for 76 points on Friday, the team did just fine without Williams in Game 3, securing a 2-1 series lead. As a result, the reigning champions have no reason to hurry Williams' return. Ajay Mitchell (calf) started in Williams' place but has been ruled out for Game 4, potentially giving Jared McCain a new opportunity to shine after his 24-point performance on Friday night. Cason Wallace also benefits from the injury situation.

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Devin Vassell • SG • Spurs

Devin Vassell Posts 20 Points in Game 3 Loss

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell posted 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists, four steals, and three three-pointers in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 25-year-old shot 6-for-12 from the field and 3-for-6 from deep while logging 36 minutes, giving San Antonio another useful two-way line despite falling behind 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals. Vassell has now scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games, and his perimeter shooting remains a key fantasy-friendly piece of San Antonio's offense as the Spurs try to even the series in Game 4.

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De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Struggles From Deep in Friday's Loss

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one three-pointer in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old returned to the starting lineup after missing the first two games of the Western Conference Finals with an ankle sprain, logging 31 minutes in the loss. He shot 7-for-14 from the field but went just 1-for-6 from deep, so the balanced line was more encouraging than the scoring total. Fox's workload is the key takeaway for fantasy managers, although his perimeter lift remains worth watching in Game 4.

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Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Held to Four Rebounds in Game 3 Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama scored a team-high 26 points in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, going 8-for-15 from the field, 2-for-5 on threes, and 8-for-10 at the line. The Defensive Player of the Year added four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks, but the rebounding total stands out. Oklahoma City made a concerted effort to keep him off the glass and largely succeeded, holding him to four boards after he piled up 24 in the Game 1 win. He still led all five San Antonio starters in scoring, with Devin Vassell chipping in 20. Wembanyama remains a do-everything fantasy anchor, but the Thunder's game plan has dragged his counting stats below the ceiling he flashed to open the series.

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Jaylin Williams • PF • Thunder | Jaylin Williams • PF

Jaylin Williams Catches Fire From Deep Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams provided 18 points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals, and five three-pointers in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 23-year-old shot 5-for-7 from the field and 3-for-3 at the line, giving Oklahoma City a major lift during a night when its bench produced a franchise playoff record 76 points. Williams averaged only 7.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists during the regular season, so this was a major scoring spike. His stretch-frontcourt shooting gives Oklahoma City another rotation wrinkle entering Game 4.

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Jared McCain • PG • Thunder

Jared McCain Drops Playoff-High 24 Points in Game 3

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain scored a playoff career-high 24 points in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs, going 10-for-21 from the field and 2-for-2 at the line in 27 minutes. The 22-year-old also chipped in four rebounds and one assist while posting a game-best plus-28. He struggled from deep at 2-for-10 but did his damage in the midrange and paint, helping anchor a 76-point bench outburst alongside Jaylin Williams, Alex Caruso, and Cason Wallace. With Jalen Williams (hamstring) sidelined and Ajay Mitchell (undisclosed) exiting early, McCain's role keeps expanding. He has logged at least 26 minutes in back-to-back games and is averaging 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 three-pointers over his last three outings.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Guides Thunder to 2-1 Series Lead

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 26 points, two rebounds, 12 assists, one block, and two three-pointers in Friday's 123-108 Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old shot only 6-for-17 from the field, but he went 12-for-12 at the line and helped Oklahoma City take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals. With Jalen Williams (hamstring) sidelined, Gilgeous-Alexander's playmaking carried extra weight, and the low-turnover passing line softened the inefficient shooting night for fantasy managers.

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Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Does Not Return in Game 3 Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (undisclosed) exited Friday's 123-108 Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals and did not return, finishing with two points (1-for-5 on field goals, 0-for-1 from three-point land), five rebounds, and one assist in 17 minutes. The 23-year-old got tangled up with Devin Vassell, picked up a technical with 8:19 left in the third quarter, then headed to the locker room and was absent from the bench in the fourth. He had appeared to reaggravate a quad issue from Game 2. Mitchell drew the start in place of Jalen Williams (hamstring), so his health matters for the rotation. If he can't go Sunday, Jared McCain, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe all stand to absorb additional minutes, with McCain the most intriguing after shooting 40 percent from three through the postseason.

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Rudy Gobert • C • Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert Earns Eighth All-Defensive First-Team Selection

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was once again recognized for his defensive prowess on Friday, earning his eighth NBA All-Defensive First Team selection. He was joined by Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons), and Derrick White (Boston Celtics). Kevin Garnett, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Gary Payton share the NBA record with nine NBA All-Defensive First Team selections. Gobert has also been named once on the All-Defensive Second Team, giving him nine selections overall. Only five players in NBA history have received the recognition at least 10 times, with Tim Duncan holding the all-time record at 15.

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Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Headlines 2025-26 All-Defensive First Team

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama will head into Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night knowing he has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team for the second time in his career. He also earned the honor during his rookie campaign in 2023-24. The French star didn't make the cut last year after appearing in only 46 games. This season, Wembanyama was the only unanimous selection for the All-Defensive First Team. It doesn't come as a surprise, given that Wembanyama was also named the first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year this season. Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks for a third consecutive campaign, swatting away 3.1 shots a night. Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons), and Derrick White (Boston Celtics) were also named to the All-Defensive First Team.

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