DeRozan picking up his scoring: Raptors G DeMar DeRozan scored 20-plus points for the second time in his last three games on Wednesday against the Bucks. He led Milwaukee with 25 points and hauled in four rebounds in the 105-99 loss. He went 9 for 18 from the floor, including 4 for 6 from downtown, and made all three of his free throws. DeRozan, who played 37 minutes, also chipped in with an assist and a steal in the defeat. (Updated 02/08/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
DeRozan went through a bit of a scoring slump but he has picked up the pace of late and now has eight 20-point performances on the year. He is averaging 16.8 points with 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his last five contests, and is shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc over that span. After a career campaign a year ago, owners were hoping for more from DeRozan this season but he has been inconsistent. Still, the 22-year-old remains a viable option in the majority of Fantasy formats. (Updated 02/08/2012).
02/10/2012 21:41 Raptors pick up rare win against Celtics
DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 17 points and 14 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 86-74 on Friday for their third win in the past 20 meetings with the Celtics.
02/06/2012 09:03 Week 7 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
The Nets have struggled so far in 2012, but Anthony Morrow is making some noise of late. Our Chris Towers discusses his recent play and much more in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
02/05/2012 15:47 Heat survive Raptors, close in on Bulls
LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon.
02/03/2012 21:43 Raptors 106, Wizards 89
Leandro Barbosa shook off flulike symptoms to score 19 points, Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Friday night.
02/02/2012 10:14 Courtside Seat: Do the Knicks have a point?
The Knicks back court has been inconsistent so far and with Baron Davis close to returning, the picture is murky. Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down the Knicks going forward and much more from his Courtside Seat.
The 22-year-old DeRozan absolutely broke out in his second NBA season out of USC last year with the Raptors. Toronto needed a steady scoring presence in the backcourt and DeRozan gave it to them as he averaged 17.2 points per game over 35 minutes, both monster jumps from the season prior. Unfortunately, outside of scoring, DeRozan’s game was lacking in several areas last season as he shot poorly and only contributed 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and a steal per night. The athletic guard has the potential to contribute so much more, however, and continues to bring sleeper appeal into the season. The Raptors have a lot of contributors, but no real Fantasy stars. DeRozan has the ability to be that type of player in Fantasy and owners should begin taking him in the middle-to-late rounds. Consider DeRozan right on the fence of the top 40 Fantasy guards heading into the 2011-12 season. (Updated 8/23/11)
