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 Gooden exceeds expectation in return
Drew Gooden, PF CHI
News: Chicago PF Drew Gooden had an MRI on Monday that showed no additional damage to his sprained right ankle. That good news allowed him to play in Tuesday's game against the Kings. Gooden came off the bench for 33 minutes and recorded a double-double like he hadn't just missed nine straight games. He scored 18 points and added 10 boards but was just 4-of-11 from the field.
Analysis: Can you imagine if he shot well? Gooden played better than expected in his first game back and hopefully he can sustain that. He is averaging almost 13 points and nine boards per game this year so if he can continue to play like Tuesday going forward he's a great start again in Fantasy as a No. 3 forward.
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 Hawes shaky in return off bench
Spencer Hawes, C SAC
News: Kings C Spencer Hawes returned from a 4-game absence due to an abdominal strain on Tuesday against the Bulls and played 16 minutes off the bench. He scored three points and grabbed two boards. He was 0-for-3 from the field.
Analysis: Hawes will definitely need to be worked back into the rotation slowly as he looked shaky returning from the ab injury. That said, he was averaging 11.1 points and 7.2 boards per game in his second season and is normally worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy center. Hopefully he gets back to that level shortly.
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  Anthony to miss at least 3 weeks
Carmelo Anthony, SF DEN
News: Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a broken bone in his shooting hand - but won't need surgery. The team said Tuesday that Anthony will be fitted for a removable splint after breaking a bone in his right hand in a victory over the Indiana Pacers the night before. Anthony was injured early in the third quarter when Pacers center Jeff Foster swatted at the ball, catching part of Anthony's hand. Anthony continued to play despite numbness in the hand, scoring 21 points before leaving late in the fourth quarter of a 135-115 win.
Analysis: We don't need to tell you that this is a major hit to Fantasy owners of Anthony. He's one of the best players around and a must-start when healthy. Anthony is averaging 21.1 points, 7.3 boards and 3.6 assists per game this season. He's expected to return by the end of January at the earliest.
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Artest misses 2nd straight
Ron Artest, SF HOU
News: Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest missed his second straight game with a sore right ankle, sitting out Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Artest is averaging 16 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Rockets. He stretched his ankle on the court about an hour before tip, but was not healthy enough to play.
Analysis: Artest is still averaging 18.8 points, 5.5 boards and 2.8 steals per game over his last five contests and remains a must-start Rotisserie stud when healthy.
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Brand making progress on shoulder
Elton Brand, PF PHI
News: Elton Brand is making progress while rehabbing his injured right shoulder and the 76ers forward could be back with the team in about two weeks. "I can feel it coming," Brand said Tuesday. "It's not far away and that's very encouraging." Brand hasn't played for the struggling Sixers since he sustained a fracture and tear in his right shoulder on Dec. 17 against Milwaukee. Brand, who signed an $80 million, five-year contract with the Sixers in the offseason, is averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds in 23 games. Brand hopes to return to practice within the week. "That's the true test is the contact," Brand said.
Analysis: Brand remains a must-start upon his return to the Sixers, which still figures to be around the end of January.
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Gordon still hot for Bulls
Ben Gordon, SG CHI
News: Bulls SG Ben Gordon continues to start and play well for Chicago as he scored 24 points to lead the team over the Kings on Tuesday. Gordon added four boards and two blocks in the game and was 11-for-11 from the charity stripe.
Analysis: Gordon is a great source of points and should continue to score well all year. Keep him active in all formats at this time.
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Garcia shooting poorly lately
Francisco Garcia, SF SAC
News: Sacramento SF Francisco Garcia just missed a third straight game in double figures in scoring on Tuesday in a loss to Chicago. He scored eight points on 4-of-12 shooting and was 0-for-4 from long range. He added five boards and two steals.
Analysis: Garcia is averaging 7.6 points and 3.2 boards over his last five games for the Kings. He's not shooting so well, however, and that will not help him get more minutes. Garcia is a low-end No. 3 Fantasy guard only worth using in deeper leagues.
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Deng misses 6th straight Tues.
Luol Deng, SF CHI
News: Bulls F Luol Deng missed his 6th game Tuesday against the Kings because of a sprained left ankle. He's listed as day-to-day.
Analysis: Deng is not the scoring threat he once was as the system Vinny Del Negro has used him in has limited him to under 14 points per game. He is no longer the threat to put up huge numbers like he once was and should be considered only a No. 3 or 4 option in Fantasy when healthy.
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Terry breaks double-digit streak
Jason Terry, PG DAL
News: Dallas defeated the Clippers on Tuesday night no thanks to Jason Terry. Terry had a rare poor night going 2-of-10 from the field and scoring just nine points. Terry was on a role and had scored 15 or more points in 24 straight games before Tuesday's single digit effort broke that streak. He did have five assists in the game.
Analysis: Terry was just 1-for-8 from long range and that is definitely going to cause to score a low total. He'll be just fine and we are sure he'll shoot his way back up to double-digits. He's been the 6th man of the year so far and that will continue. He's a must-start for Fantasy owners.
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Howard playing better of late
Josh Howard, SF DAL
News: Against the Clippers in a victory on Tuesday, Dallas SF Josh Howard scored 22 points and added six rebounds. He's finally beginning to play well again after shifting back to his natural small forward position from shooting guard, where he struggled.
Analysis: Howard also picked up a steal, a block and two assists on Tuesday and those are still below what we are used to seeing out of him intangible-wise. That said, he's more assertive at the forward spot and you can see him beginning to get back to the Rotisserie stud he was last seasons shortly. He's still worth starting at all times in Fantasy.
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Dampier still just a rebounder
Erick Dampier, C DAL
News: Dallas C Erick Dampier scored seven points with four boards against the Clippers on Tuesday night in 21 minutes.
Analysis: Dampier gets about seven points and eight rebounds a night lately with 1.2 blocks over his last five games. He's a nice source of rebounds as a starter for the Mavericks but does little else of Fantasy significance. Consider him a very low-end No. 2 Fantasy center.
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Hart misses 2nd straight game
Jason Hart, PG LAC
News: Clippers G Jason Hart missed his second straight game on Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks with tendinitis in his right elbow. He's day to day but has no timetable for a return.
Analysis: Hart was ever only on the court because the Clippers were so depleted, and now they're looking even more banged up. In Fantasy however, Hart had little value to begin with so this isn't a big loss for owners.
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B-Diddy still out for Clippers
Baron Davis, PG LAC
News: Clippers PG Baron Davis sat out his third straight game on Tuesday vs. Dallas with a bruised tailbone. Davis is hurting and he'll remain very questionable for Thursday's game at San Antonio.
Analysis: Davis wasn't playing that well before the injury as this problem has been nagging him since November. Davis was averaging 13.9 points and shooting just 27 percent from the field over his previous eight games. He’s normally worth starting every week but is struggling and injured right now.
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Conley having poor sophomore year
Mike Conley, PG MEM
News: Memphis PG Mike Conley is not getting any better of late in his sophomore season. Conley played 20 minutes on Tuesday night against the T-Wolves and scored just three points on 0-for-3 shooting with five rebounds.
Analysis: Conley is averaging 4.8 points, three boards and less than one assist per game over his last five. He's playing like someone not worth owning in the deepest of leagues despite a heap of potential. He could always go off but it doesn't look like he's going to get much time on the court behind O.J. Mayo and Kyle Lowry.
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Lowry starting for Grizzlies
Kyle Lowry, SG MEM
News: Memphis PG Kyle Lowry started in Tuesday's loss to the T-Wolves and scored nine points in 28 minutes. He was 2-of-5 from the field and dished out five dimes.
Analysis: Lowry also blocked two shots on Tuesday but that is a very rare feat for the 6-footer. He's a nice cheap source of assists with 6.2 per game over his last five and is scoring better at 8.6 over that span. He's still obviously very low-end at this point as he doesn't play a lot of minutes behind O.J. Mayo and sharing time with Mike Conley.
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Gomes finally reaching potential
Ryan Gomes, PF MIN
News: With his fourth straight double-digit scoring night, it is time to begin adding Ryan Gomes in Fantasy. Gomes scored 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting on Tuesday night in a win over the Grizzlies and added five boards. He was 2-of-4 from downtown.
Analysis: Gomes is averaging 16.4 points per game over his last five with 4.8 boards and almost two threes per night. He's owned in just 34 percent of Fantasy leagues so pick him up right now. He's hot right now and is worth an add across the board.
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