Russell Westbrook – PG – Oklahoma City Thunder
(Vs. Phoenix) 33 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 10-29 FG (34%) 4 turnovers
As usual, Westbrook filled up every stat category on Sunday, while struggling with his shooting. His free-throw percentage remains steady at 85 percent in his last five, so that helps some. The four turnovers was a welcomed improvement from his previous game’s total of nine as well. Westbrook remains a must-start this season in all formats.
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Westbrook is averaging 25.0 points, 9.6 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 2.2 steals, 38 percent shooting, and 4.8 turnovers per game in his past five.
Jordan Hill – C – Los Angeles Lakers
(Vs. Brooklyn) 22 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 10-17 FG (58%) 1 turnover
Hill had an impressive return for the Lakers after missing the past three games. He is still day-to-day right now, and is a shaky play while coach Byron Scott continues to alter lineups each game, but is worth keeping an eye on going forward.
Hill is averaging 11.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 45 percent shooting, and 1.6 turnovers per game in his past five.
Brook Lopez – C – Brooklyn Nets
(Vs. L.A. Lakers) 30 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 1 assist, 13-22 FG (59 percent) 0 turnovers
Lopez was at it again Sunday against the Lakers, having his way on the offensive end of the court while chipping in four blocks as well. The 4-of-8 mark from the free-throw line was a bit of a downer, but can be considered somewhat of a fluke, as his percentage is still hovering around 82 percent on the year.
Lopez is averaging 28.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 60 percent shooting, and 1.4 turnovers per game in his past five.
Andre Drummond – C – Detroit Pistons
(Vs. Miami) 32 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 14-17 FG (82%) 0 turnovers
Drummond continues to flourish while Greg Monroe is out. Yes, his free-throw shooting this year (39 percent) is atrocious, but he makes up for it in every other category. If you have another player to start with him that shoots a high percentage from the line, you’ll be more than fine.
Drummond is averaging 20.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 57 percent shooting, and 0.4 turnovers per game in his past five.
Kawhi Leonard – SF – San Antonio Spurs
(Vs. Memphis) 25 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 11-17 FG (64%) 3 turnovers
Leonard had a great shooting night in a blowout win against the Grizzlies, but his three-point percentage (26 percent in his past five) leaves a lot to be desired. Still, Leonard fills the stat sheet well for a small forward, and remains a must-start in nearly every fantasy format.
Leonard is averaging 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 steals, 50 percent shooting, and 2.4 turnovers per game in his past five.
