James Harden – SG – Houston Rockets
(Vs. Indiana Pacers) 44 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 10-21 FG (47%), 4 turnovers
Harden had his way against the Pacers, hitting 3-of-8 three-pointers, while also getting to line often, resulting in a 21-22 mark. His 44 points were just one short of his point total against the Pacers on Jan. 18.
Harden is averaging 32.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 39 percent field goal shooting, and 4.0 turnovers per game in his last five.
Brook Lopez – C – Brookyln Nets
(Vs. Boston Celtics) 31 points, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 0 turnovers, 12-19 FG (63%)
Lopez continues to carry the Nets’ offensive load as of late, although his rebound totals have been wildly inconsistent, ranging anywhere from 18 to four in his last five outings.
Lopez is averaging 23.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.8 blocks, 66 percent field goal shooting, and 0.8 turnovers per game in his last five.
Langston Galloway – PG – New York Knicks
(Vs. Memphis Grizzlies) 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 7-16 FG (43%) 1 turnover
Galloway continues to be a steal, especially for his low salary in one-day leagues. He has thrown in two clunkers in the past week, but has increasingly been reliable for point guard scoring, while keeping his turnovers low.
Galloway is averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 40 percent field goal shooting, and 1.8 turnovers in his last five.
Evan Turner – SG – Boston Celtics
(Vs. Brooklyn Nets) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 block, 9-13 FG (69%) 2 turnovers
Turner saw 40 minutes of action against the Nets, and produced as a result, racking up his second triple-double of the season. He remains somewhat inconsistent, but is a great play for one-day leagues when he has a favorable matchup. The Celtics play New York on Friday, whom he had his last triple-double against, so definitely keep him in mind.
Turner is averaging 15.4 points, 7.8 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 56 percent field goal shooting, and 2.2 turnovers per game in his last five.
Pau Gasol – PF – Chicago Bulls
(Vs. Charlotte Hornets) 27 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, 1 steal, 11-19 FG (57%), 0 turnovers
Gasol exploited the Hornets’ interior on Monday night, and recorded his league-leading 47th double-double in the process. He remains a solid play as the season winds down, as the Bulls have plenty to play for playoff seeding-wise.
Gasol is averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks, 54 percent field goal shooting, and 0.8 turnovers per game in his last five.
