Jordan Clarkson – PG – Los Angeles Lakers
(Vs. Portland) 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 12-20 FG (60%), 2 turnovers
Perhaps Clarkson is a viable fantasy option down the stretch after all. Clarkson’s 27 point performance was yet another 20+ outing for him, and it seems to be becoming a habit for him as the season comes to an end. He is close to being a must play in salary-based leagues because of his cheap price. His low turnovers and high shooting percentage make up for the fact that he rarely contributes anything defensively.
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Clarkson is averaging 20.6 points, 6.6 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 56 percent shooting, and 1.8 turnovers per game in his last five.
Andre Drummond – C – Detroit Pistons
(Vs. Chicago) 14 points, 22 rebounds, 6 blocks, 5-12 FG (41%), 4 turnovers
Another huge performance from Drummond. His shooting stayed around 40 percent for the second straight game, but that’s something you can live with when he’s grabbing 20+ rebounds and blocking six shots.
Drummond is averaging 19.4 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.2 steals, 62 percent shooting, and 1.4 turnovers per game in his past five.
Enes Kanter – C – Oklahoma City Thunder
(Vs. Memphis) 24 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal, 11-19 FG (57%), 3 turnovers
Kanter continues to produce in OKC. His shooting remains impressive, and he was even able to thrown in a steal and block, somewhat of a rarity for him as he continues to get burned on defense. Kanter had his neck x-rayed following the loss to Memphis Friday night, but results were negative.
Kanter is averaging 19.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 56 percent shooting, and 2.0 turnovers per game in his past five.
Nikola Vucevic – C – Orlando Magic
(Vs. Minnesota) 37 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 18-25 FG (72%), 2 turnovers
Just an absolute monster game for Vucevic, as he is on a tear to close the season out. His 25 shots were a sign of his offensive aggression, but it remains a mystery as to how in the world he can attempt 93 shots in his last five game, yet attempt only six free-throws. Still, he’s a solid play right now.
Vucevic is averaging 21.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, 57 percent shooting, and 1.8 turnovers per game in his past five.
DeMarcus Cousins – C – Sacramento Kings
(Vs. New Orleans) 24 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 blocks, 1 steal, 9-22 FG (40%), 5 turnovers
Cousins was out to prove something against Anthony Davis on Friday night, and it appears he did just that, notching his third straight 20+ point, 20+ rebound game, and second straight triple-double…as a center. Nobody else is going to come close to posting these numbers as a center. Something has gotten into Cousins towards the end of the season, and you’d be wise to ride it out in all formats.
Cousins is averaging 27.8 points, 18.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 3.5 blocks, 1.8 steals, 50 percent shooting, and 4.5 turnovers per game in his past five.
