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During this important offensive wave, we find NBA stars in regular contact with the stars of the past with new statistical links.
For example, Joel Embiid produced 41 points and 13 rebounds in the win against Boban Marjanovic and the Clippers on Thursday night, scoring his sixth game of the season with 30 points and 10 rebounds, the biggest number of his performances in the first nine team matches. the regular season as Karl Malone had six to start the 1988-1989 season (six years before the birth of Embiid). Embiid is also the first Sixers player with six 30-point games in the first nine team games since Wilt Chamberlain in 1965-66.
We are no longer afraid of back-to-back work or heavy workload; only Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zach LaVine, Devin Booker, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Kemba Walker have higher utilization rates than those of Embiid's powerful 30.8% clip. The Cameroon center consumes a higher rate of use than LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, to name a few.
The rate of use is a key part of the outstanding performance we saw from Zach LaVine at the very beginning. Who else benefits from a slowdown in use and will it keep it going?
We take a trip around the NBA to discover fancy key information about each team, including a surprisingly good start to the Lakers' center and a disappointing start for the great Pacers man.
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This week alone, Embiid joined Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson as the only players in NBA history with at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 200 blocks (blocks not recorded in the 1973-1974 season) through 100 regular season games. Embiid's dominant victory against the Clippers marked the team's 14th straight home win – the longest home-winning streak in 24 games during the 1982-1983 championship season. The process is fully on us.
Since Embiid is in the list of all-time players and already occupies the top of the retweets ranking, the most relevant fantasy story of South Philly last night was that of Danilo Gallinari, who has achieved an impressive new performance. . The talented Italian striker averaged the best points in career points, shots and rebounds while achieving the best quarry career of the field, the range of 3 points and the scratch. Galli is available in nearly 30% of ESPN leagues and is a must-see step until further notice.
Just a few weeks ago, Gallinari was widely available in the ESPN leagues, probably because he had played only 21 games last season. The market finally understood the legitimacy of its prowess. This part of the season can be a "second draft" for managers who want to be proactive in free agency and via trades. Gallinari, for example, would probably not cost much in trade negotiations, but could be en route to a career scoring campaign.
With an eye on meaningful fantastic performance and relevant statistical trends, dive into the night that was in the NBA.
Thursday recap
Strong points
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks: 33 points (13-22 FG), 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 OTs
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers: 41 points (16-32), 13 rebounds, 3 blocks, 4 OTs
From "Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings: 31 points (9-13 FG), 10 rebounds, 15 assists, 3 TOs
Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics: 28 points (10-20 FG), 7 assists, 2 blocks, 2 OTs
Russell Westbrook, Thunder of Oklahoma City: 29 points (12-24 FG), 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 interceptions, 2 OTs
lowlights
Patrick Beverley, LA Clippers: 4 points (1-7 FG), 4 assists, 2 OT
Paul George, Thunder of Oklahoma City: 11 points (4-20 FG), 10 rebounds, 4 steals
Rodney Hood, Cleveland Cavaliers: 8 points (1-9 FG), 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers: 5 points (1-9 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 OT
Take away on Thursdays
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I've already donned Sacramento's Nemanja Bjelica several times this week, but it's now from '' Aaron Fox '' who enjoys obvious clues in the goals table. Fox achieved his first career triple-double and became the youngest player of the last 35 seasons with at least 30 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, surpassing Michael Jordan in 1985. The Kings have won five straight wins and have The season has had nine games since 2002-03, when Chris Webber and Peja Stojaković were doing damage. Fox made a significant leap as a fantastic performer with no noticeable improvement as a 3-point shooter, with a valuable passing spike and almost triple the free throws per game attempts compared to his rookie campaign.
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The escape of Buddy Hield also seems legitimate. With 27 points last night in Atlanta, he became the Kings' first player not to call DeMarcus Cousins with at least 20 points in five straight games since Rudy Gay in 2015.
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The Denver Nuggets are another great Western team, 7-1 this season, the second best start since the franchise, 8-0 in 1976-77. It's not only Nikola Jokic and the young backcountry scorers who do the job: those who are in deeper leagues or who play in DFS will want to know Juan Hernangomez, fresh from 23 points last night. The best advice we can do when we get closer to the list of Denver players could be to get Will Barton for waivers or free if you have an IR position. I hid Kristaps Porzingis in many leagues, but I was pivoting to Barton, because there is a concrete point of return in mind. This is a bit of your injury management philosophy: weighing the value of utility versus benefit.
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It seems the Boston veterans are in shape after defeating the Bucks their first loss last night. Irving has consecutive games with at least 25 points after not recording such outings in his first six appearances. Gordon Hayward, meanwhile, has produced 18 points on 11 effective throws and could be an interesting candidate at low prices on the trading market.
Notable injuries
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Anthony Davis missed the game last night in Portland due to an elbow injury that has spread him three times over the last four games. Julius Randle, who fights plantar fasciitis, had a more offensive responsibility with Davis last night, scoring 29 points in 26 minutes. The disappearance of Jahlil Okafor continues to make sense, since he is a beginner in a formal way, with less than 18 minutes of the game this season. Pelicans visit the Spurs on Saturday night, while Davis managers will want alternatives.
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Donovan Mitchell of Utah was sidelined for tonight's game with Memphis after a hamstring injury sustained in a recent defeat against Minnesota. It can be expected that Ricky Rubio will consume more hits and shots, Dante Exum and even Grayson Allen gaining slight increases in use.
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Acting Suns CEO James Jones said in a local radio show (98.7 FM) that Devin Booker was likely to return to the game tonight after missing several games due to an injury to the thigh. Booker is considered dubious, but considering that he has followed a full practice, this is a positive direction for the talented combo guard.
Analytical advantage for Friday
You do not find many NBA moments in early November, but with the Wizards changing to 1-6, the decisive moment for the franchise is sudden. Thunder is also returning to a controversial conference.
In his career against the Thunder, John Wall has not been so successful, recording at least five turnovers to three of his last four games against Oklahoma City. In fact, Russell Westbrook often got the better of his clashes with Wall and the Wizards. Westbrook averaged 26.2 points per game, 8.1 points per game and 7.4 points per game on 45 percent of the total, 10-2 in 12 games with Wall. Conversely, Wall recorded an average of 15.8 PPG, 10.2 APG, 4.5 RPG on 33 percent shooting with only two wins.
A key analysis angle here is the healthy projected total of 231 points, currently the second highest total projected slate of eight games on Friday. Many points are, well, good enough for fantasy production. With Dwight Howard making his debut in Washington, I'll be listening to ESPN tonight at 8 pm AND watch the drama unfold.
The best players to watch tonight
Jimmy Butler is expected to return to the Timberwolves for their game against the Warriors. He missed the team's match against Utah for "resting". In the two games Butler missed this season, Karl-Anthony Towns' production has increased compared to Butler's.
Derrick Rose is not the only one to blossom without Butler, the former Chicago champion scored 78 points in two games without his mercurial teammate this season. Towns has averaged only 15.3 PPGs and 10.7 RPGs on 39% of the field with Butler in training, while he jumps to 29.5 PPGs and 10.5 RPGs on 55% of his shots in two matches without Butler. I will take a close look at Towns' production to see how Butler's splits will unfold.
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