Last Updated on January 29, 2025 3:04 pm by Keston Paul | Published: January 29, 2025

Injury Report

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Note that teams have until 1 p.m. local time on the day of a game to submit their report for the second leg of a back-to-back, so look out for updates throughout the day as appropriate.

Teams that have a Tuesday-Wednesday B2B:
Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors.

Brooklyn Nets @ Charlotte Hornets

Game Time: 07:00 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

BK +3 (+130), CHA -3 (-155)
Game Total: 205.5

Key Storylines

Clowney: Noah Clowney had to exit Monday’s contest with an ankle injury which will most likely will cost him some time on the sidelines. Clowney had been getting opportunities to produce as of late, with inconsistent production. Over the past two weeks, Clowney is the 185th ranked player in per-game value in 9-cat formats. Clowney has the upside and should have the opportunity to produce once he returns from injury, but is not worth holding in standard formats through this injury should Clowney miss extended time, unless fantasy managers have an injury reserve spot they can use.

Watch Okogie: Josh Okogie came over to the Hornets as part of the Nick Richards deal from the Suns and has been playing better as of late. Okogie is an above-average defender and can rack up steals in bunches, making him at least watch-list worthy in standard formats at the moment and possibly a stream with many absentees on Wednesday.

Stream of the Game

With LaMelo Ball unable to suit up, Vasilije Micic is an interesting streaming option for assists.

Alternatives: Josh Okogie and Keon Johnson. Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams and Tosan Evbuomwan (deeper formats).

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Detroit Pistons @ Indiana Pacers

Game Time:  7:00 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

DET +6.5 (+210), IND -6.5 (-258)
Game Total: 229.5

Key Storylines

Brutal: Tobias Harris “bottomed out” in Monday night’s game vs. the Cavs, going 1-of-9 from the field for two points in 27 minutes of action, in which Harris was a +/- -27 on the night. It has become increasingly difficult to hold onto Harris in standard formats as he is just not producing as of late. For fantasy managers who find themselves in trenched in the battle for a playoffs spot in their leagues, it might be time to cut bait.

Streamers: With Aaron Nesmith back in action and his minutes starting to increase, players such as T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin have seen their importance on the team reduced. Both players have had stretches this season in which they were providing standard-league value as the Pacers were missing players. Now that the team is healthy, both McConell and Toppin should only be viewed as streaming options.

Stream of the Game

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