Avery Bradley – PG – Boston Celtics
(Vs. Charlotte) 30 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 12-23 FG (52%), 1 turnover
Bradley saw in increase in minutes and responded in a big way against against the Hornets on Monday night. His steals are down somewhat the past few weeks, and he has been somewhat inconsistent scoring-wise, but is worth monitoring over the next week to see if he stays hot.
Bradley is averaging 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 46 percent shooting, and 1.2 turnovers per game in his past five.
Kemba Walker – PG – Charlotte Hornets
(Vs. Boston) 28 points, 12 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 9-20 FG (45%), 0 turnovers
Walker had another productive night against the Celtics, and is trending upwards as March comes to a close. The Hornets are trying to make a playoff push, and Walker’s minutes have increased as a result. His field goal percentage could improve, but he continues to pile up the points and assists regardless, and rarely turns the ball over.
Walker is averaging 19.6 points, 7.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 36 percent shooting, and 0.6 turnovers per game in his past five.
DeMar DeRozan – SG – Toronto Raptors
(Vs. Houston) 42 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 14-27 FG (51%), 6 turnovers
DeRozan got the better of James Harden in a close 99-96 win Monday night. After attempting just 10 shots and scoring six points on Friday against the Lakers, DeRozan came out on mission and was aggressive from the opening tip, resulting in a career-high 42 points. With the Raptors battling for playoff seeding, expect him to play around 40 minutes a game, leading to increased production all around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yFVmW0E2pM
DeRozan is averaging 22.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 39 percent shooting, and 2.8 turnovers per game in his past five.
Jordan Clarkson – PG – Los Angeles Lakers
(Vs. Philadelphia) 26 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 9-15 FG (60%), 3 turnovers
Clarkson benefited with Lin being out due to an illness, but even before that he was already averaging over 30 minutes per game in his past five. The Lakers are sticking with him as the season winds down, and he has been producing at an increasing rate as he gets more and more experience, making him a great fantasy play down the stretch for cheap in salary leagues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOQW6j1B7cs
Clarkson is averaging 21.6 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 51 percent shooting, and 3.0 turnovers per game in his past five.
Nerlens Noel – C – Philadelphia 76ers
(Vs. L.A. Lakers) 19 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 7-18 FG (38%), 3 turnovers
Another night, another double-double for Noel. His shooting has dipped some, but as usual, he makes up for it everywhere else. The 76ers have nothing to play for as the season winds down, but Noel will continue to do what he’s done most of the season down the stretch.
Noel is averaging 17.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.2 blocks, 1.8 steals, 50 percent shooting, and 2.6 turnovers per game in his past five.
