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Injury Report
Toronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets
Game Time:Â 7:00 pm ET
BetMGM Lines
TOR +6.5 (+200), CHA -6.5 (-165)
Game Total 222.5Key Storylines
Usage Distribution without Scottie: Scottie Barnes will miss Wednesday’s contest due to an eye injury, and Immanuel Quickley is listed as doubtful, which will result in increased usage for a number of players. RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick should take on most of the responsibilities on offense. Rookie Jonathan Mogbo could get additional minutes without Barnes and is someone fantasy managers should monitor closely on Wednesday, especially in deeper formats.
Elevated roles: Tre Mann and Nick Richards have enjoyed bigger roles to start the season due to injuries to Brandon Miller and Mark Williams. Both players have performed well and should be rostered in all formats while their roles remain elevated.
Stream of the Game
Davion Mitchell is coming off his best game of the season and should get another start on Wednesday if Quickley is forced to sit out as expected. Mitchell will contribute mainly in the assists and steals departments.
Alternatives: Ochai Agbaji, Grant Williams.
Los Angeles Lakers @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
BetMGM Lines
LAL +4.5 (+165), CLE -4.5 (-200)
Game Total 226.5Key Storylines
Bronny Day in Cleveland: LeBron James and the Lakers have signalled that Bronny will get on the court vs. the Cavs in what will no doubt be a special moment. In what could be a great game early on in the season, the headlines postgame will most likely mainly focus on LeBron and Bronny playing together in Cleveland.
Keep It Rolling: The Cavs have started off the season on fire and will look to keep the momentum going on Wednesday. Evan Mobley has excelled so far. Mobley looks to have taken another step forward, the question is now whether he will be able to maintain this level of play for extended stretches moving forward.
Stream of the Game
Dean Wade is coming off a bad shooting night but is getting enough run minutes-wise to be considered as a streaming option, although his upside is limited.
Alternatives: Sam Merrill, Gabe Vincent.
Boston Celtics @ Indiana Pacers
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
BetMGM Lines
BOS +6.5 (-275), IND +6.5 (+220)
Game Total 233.5Key Storylines
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