Anzejs Pasecniks Fantasy Stats

Washington Wizards center Anzejs Pasecniks was very close to his first career double-double on Saturday, finishing a win against Denver with 13 points and eight rebounds. The big Latvian ended up with a plus-26 rating in 22 minutes off the bench, shooting 6-for-8 from the field and producing one block at the other end of the court. Pasecniks entered the rotation in the middle of December, and he's gone a decent job as a rookie big, averaging 7.8 points and 6.5 rebounds for the season in 20.8 minutes of action. He faces a difficult challenge against Boston next, as the Celtics own the third-best defensive rating in the league with 104.0 and they rebound the ball pretty well.

Washington Wizards center Anzejs Pasecniks scored a career-high 17 points with six rebounds, two steals, and one assist in a 132-102 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Pasecniks has gotten more playing time lately thanks to injuries to Thomas Bryant (foot), Davis Bertans (quad), and Moritz Wagner (ankle). The rookie could have some value in deeper leagues, especially considering how fast a pace Washington plays. Pasecniks will next play on Saturday against the New York Knicks, who have allowed the ninth-most rebounds per game in the NBA.