Week 5 Fantasy Basketball Planner

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Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 24-30)

Teams with four games: Charlotte, Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Indiana, Miami, Milwaukee, New Jersey, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Utah

Teams with three games: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Minnesota, New Orleans, New York, Toronto, Washington

*All stats heading into play Saturday

Atlanta Hawks
Schedule: Nov. 26 vs. MIL; Nov. 28 @ TOR; Nov. 29 @ WAS
Injury Report: Josh Smith (Ankle/Out until at least early December); Al Horford (ankle/day-to-day); Speedy Claxton (hamstring/out indefinitely); Smith will be out at least another week and should not be active in Fantasy leagues for Week 5. Horford should be able to return this weekend and will be a safe play. Claxton should not be on Fantasy radars right now.
Slam Dunk: Joe Johnson, Mike Bibby, Al Horford
Tough Call: Marvin Williams continues to see an increased role with Josh Smith out and can be considered a viable No. 3 forward in any average-based league for at least one more week. In Head-to-Head, view him as a No. 4 due to the three-game schedule. Ronald Murray should be around 10-15 points off the bench most of the week. He's an average-league guy for Week 5, but is no more than a No. 5 guard for cumulative-scoring leagues. Zaza Pachulia . Despite Pachulia's 18-rebound outburst against Washington this week, he remains no more than a desperation option as a one-week stopgap with Josh Smith out another week.
One Week Boom: Marvin Williams

Boston Celtics
Schedule: Nov. 26 vs. GS; Nov. 28 vs. PHI; Nov. 29 @ CHA
Injury Report: None
Slam Dunk: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce
Tough Call: Ray Allen is still a great start for average-based leagues, but in cumulative scoring leagues his stock falls a bit due to the three-game week. However, he should start as at least a No. 4 guard in most formats. He should only sit in leagues of 10 or less teams. Rajon Rondo should sit in most cumulative leagues this week. He has one good matchup against Golden State to begin the week, but then faces two tough defensive teams the rest of the week. Kendrick Perkins should sit in most formats outside of four-game weeks or when he has very favorable matchups. He has neither this week.
One Week Bust: Rajon Rondo

Charlotte Bobcats
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. PHI; Nov. 26 @ TOR; Nov. 28 @ IND; Nov. 29 vs. BOS
Injury Report: Jason Richardson (knee/out indefinitely); Richardson was ruled out for about a week, but that was a little over a week ago and there is still no timetable for him. Unless the Bobcats announce a return date over the weekend, he'll be a very risky start for this scoring period. After all, he is coming off arthroscopic knee surgery. The one-week timetable seemed a little too optimistic.
Slam Dunk: Gerald Wallace
Tough Call: Usually, Emeka Okafor would be a lock for a four-game week. He has been struggling, though, averaging just 5.6 points and 7.8 rebounds over his last four games as he continues to clash with new coach Larry Brown's style. In leagues where he is eligible at center, he may still be useful as a No. 2 center, but weigh your other options carefully. He should be reserved in most average leagues until he gets going. The Bobcats are considering inserting D.J. Augustin into the starting lineup in place of Matt Carroll. Think about him as a stopgap option in larger leagues. Raymond Felton will play opposite Andre Miller, Jose Calderon, T.J. Ford and Rajon Rondo this week, but should total enough to use in most formats.
One Week Boom: D.J. Augustin

Chicago Bulls
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ UTA; Nov. 26 @ SA; Nov. 30 @ PHI
Injury Report: Luol Deng (groin/day-to-day); Derrick Rose (hip/day-to-day); Kirk Hinrich (thumb/out until at least early February); Michael Ruffin (ankle/out indefinitely); Deng should be a safe play for the upcoming scoring period. He was hurt on Wednesday and should have had plenty of time to heal by Monday's game. Keep tabs on him over the weekend. Derrick Rose said he was fine after leaving Friday's game and should play.
Slam Dunk: Derrick Rose, Ben Gordon
Tough Call: The Bulls are on their yearly 'Circus Road Trip' while the Big Top is in town and they will be on the road this week against three teams that rank among the best 11 teams in the league in terms of scoring defense. That does not bode well for some of the fringe options the Bulls offer. This may not be the best week to use Drew Gooden as your No. 2 center if it is avoidable. Andres Nocioni has picked up his play of late, but is a low-end option this week. Tyrus Thomas, Larry Hughes and Joakim Noah are not recommended in most formats this week.
One Week Bust: Drew Gooden

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule: Nov. 25 @ NY; Nov. 26 vs. OKC; Nov. 28 GS; Nov. 29 @ MIL
Injury Report: Wally Szczerbiak (personal/day-to-day); He is attending to an undisclosed personal matter, but his role in the offense has been minimal so far anyway.
Slam Dunk: LeBron James, Mo Williams
Tough Call: The Cavs have the best overall matchups in Fantasy hoops this week. Not only do they have four games, but they also play some of the worst defensive teams in the league. In fact, the Knicks and Warriors rank as the worst two defensive teams in the league while the Thunder are giving up the seventh-most points in the league. If you've got Cavs, this is the week you'll want to use them.
One Week Boom: Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Dallas Mavericks
Schedule: Nov. 25 vs. IND; Nov. 28 @ LAL; Nov. 29 @ SAC
Injury Report: Josh Howard (ankle/day-to-day); Jerry Stackhouse (heel/Out indefinitely); Devean George (hand/day-to-day); Howard has been out since Wednesday and even if he does not return this weekend should be a safe play for the upcoming scoring period. The team lists him as day-to-day. Stackhouse is the latest player to come up with an injury after asking for a trade. He's not playing until he gets moved or his situation in Dallas is resolved with him wanting a bigger role. Devean George is useless in most Fantasy formats.
Slam Dunk: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Josh Howard
Tough Call: Jason Terry is a bit of a questionable start for cumulative-based leagues, he could be reserved in favor of a comparable four-starter. His matchups are good, bad, and one smack in the middle. The Pacers rank 14th in terms of defense, the Lakers rank third and the Kings are third worst. So the matchups are all over the place this week. Stay away from Erick Dampier, though, as a possible Zach Randolph trade would all but leave him out of the mix.
One Week Bust: Jason Terry

Denver Nuggets
Schedule: Nov. 26 @ LAC; Nov. 27 vs. NO; Nov. 29 @ MIN; Nov. 30 vs. HOU
Injury Report: Chris Andersen (ribs/day-to-day); Sonny Weems (groins/day-to-day); Steven Hunter (knee/out until at least early February); None of these players have any Fantasy appeal at the moment.
Slam Dunk: Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups
Tough Call: Nene has been playing well enough that he should be considered a good start in cumulative-scoring leagues as a No. 2 center for a four-game week. In average-based leagues, his matchups against tough defensive big men (Chris Kaman/Marcus Camby, Tyson Chandler, Al Jefferson, Yao Ming) limits his appeal. Kenyon Martin and J.R. Smith can be thought of as decent low-end starters in cumulative leagues.
One Week Bust: Nene

Detroit Pistons
Schedule: Nov. 26 vs. NY; Nov. 28 vs. MIL; Nov. 30 vs. POR
Injury Report: Walter Herrmann (concussion/day-to-day)
Slam Dunk: Allen Iverson; Rasheed Wallace
Tough Call: In average-based leagues, the matchup against the Knicks alone is worth starting Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton. All other options should be reserved this week.
One Week Boom: Richard Hamilton

Golden State Warriors
Schedule: Nov. 25 @ WAS; Nov. 26 @ BOS; Nov. 28 @ CLE; Nov. 29 @ NY
Injury Report: Kelenna Azubuike (knee/day-to-day); Monta Ellis (ankle/out until at least Dec. 17 vs. IND)
Slam Dunk: Stephen Jackson, Jamal Crawford, Andris Biedrins, Corey Maggette
Tough Call: Antony Morrow goes from being a Fantasy sensation to possibly an afterthought again after the Crawford trade. Don't cut him just yet, but it's not a good idea to start him as his role could be greatly reduced fairly quickly. The same goes for Azubuike.
One Week Boom: Jamal Crawford

Houston Rockets
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ MIA; Nov. 26 vs. IND; Nov. 29 vs. SA; Nov. 29 @ DEN
Injury Report: Shane Battier (ankle/out until at least Nov. 24 @ MIA); Steve Francis (knee/out indefinitely); Battier could return to make his season debut at some point in Week 5, but should be reserved until he can prove both healthy and productive.
Slam Dunk: Yao Ming, Ron Artest, Tracy McGrady
Tough Call: The Rockets have a four-game week, which bodes well for fringe options like Rafer Alston and Luis Scola. In cumulative-scoring leagues, they are worth the gamble. Scola could see a bit of a decline in playing time once Battier returns, but that may happen slowly. He's still going to get around 25-30 minutes per game and will be around 10 points and 10 rebounds.
One Week Boom: Luis Scola

Indiana Pacers
Schedule: Nov. 25 @ DAL; Nov. 26 @ HOU; Nov. 28 vs. CHA; Nov. 29 @ ORL
Injury Report: Mike Dunleavy (knee/out indefinitely). His knee injury did not appear to be that serious heading into the season, but it will linger into at least the fifth week of the season. There is still no timetable for a return.
Slam Dunk: Danny Granger, T.J. Ford
Tough Calls: The Pacers have a four-game schedule this week, good for cumulative scoring period. In average-based leagues, though, consider that they'll play only teams in the top-half in the defensive rankings. Troy Murphy should get his rebounds, but may struggle to score this week. Marquis Daniels will not have a huge week.
One Week Bust: Marquis Daniels

Los Angeles Clippers
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. NO; Nov. 26 vs. DEN; Nov. 29 vs. MIA
Injury Report: None
Slam Dunk: Baron Davis, Zach Randolph, Chris Kaman
Tough Call: The Clippers are in for a three-game scoring period and will have a completely different look after their blockbuster trade with the Knicks on Friday. Al Thornton becomes a slightly risky play in cumulative-scoring leagues as he is expected to move down the pecking order a bit in the offense with Zach Randolph in the mix. It's not a bad idea to give him a week to see how he fits in. Ricky Davis got the start at shooting guard Friday in place of Cuttino Mobley, who is now a Knick. Davis did nothing, though, as he has done all year even with decent playing time. It is best to avoid him until he can prove productive. The same goes for rookie Eric Gordon. Marcus Camby will play a reserve role, but he has done that already at times this season and has been productive enough that he can be considered a No.2 center. In cumulative-scoring leagues, though, it's not a bad idea to reserve him.
One Week Bust: Al Thornton

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule: Nov. 25 vs. NJ; Nov. 28 vs. DAL; Nov. 30 vs. TOR
Injury Report: None
Slam Dunk: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum
Tough Call: The three-game week means it's smart to sit fringe options like Lamar Odom and Derek Fisher this week. Even in average-based leagues, neither is doing much at the moment.
One Week Bust: Lamar Odom

Memphis Grizzlies
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. SA; Nov. 26 @ UTA; Nov. 28 @ SA; Nov. 29 vs. OKC
Injury Report: None
Slam Dunk: Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo
Tough Call: The Grizzlies have a four-game week that includes three games against under-manned teams against the Spurs and Jazz. Marc Gasol should start as a No. 2 center option in any league of 12-plus teams, especially in cumulative-scoring systems. Mike Conley has not been producing consistent numbers, but could be an option for deeper cumulative leagues. He is coming off a 14-point performance. Hakim Warrick and Darrell Arthur continue to wash each other's value out and should remain reserved in most formats.
One Week Boom: Marc Gasol

Miami Heat
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. HOU; Nov. 26 @ POR; Nov. 28 @ PHO; Nov. 29 @ LAC
Injury Report: Udonis Haslem (toe/day-to-day); James Jones (wrist/out until January); Jamaal Magloire (out until at least early December); Haslem was to be a game-time decision for Saturday's game, so he should be a safe play for the upcoming scoring period.
Slam Dunk: Dwyane Wade, Michael Beasley, Shawn Marion
Tough Call: The four-game slate makes fringe options like Daequan Cook and Udonis Haslem worth starting in leagues of 12-plus teams. Mario Chalmers is a very low-end option and should be reserved in most formats.
One Week Boom: Daequan Cook

Milwaukee Bucks
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ ORL; Nov. 26 @ ATL; Nov. 28 @ DET; Nov. 29 vs. CLE
Injury Report: Michael Redd (ankle/out until at least Nov. 29 vs. CLE); Redd did not travel with the team on its current road trip, putting him out until at least next Saturday against Cleveland. That means he'd play just one game on a best-case scenario and should be reserved in all leagues. Charlie Bell will continue to start in his place and the clock will not strike midnight on Ramon Sessions just yet.
Slam Dunk: Richard Jefferson, Andrew Bogut
Tough Call: Sessions should be considered useful for at least one more week. Charlie Bell and Luke Ridnour are quality low-end starters this week with the four-game schedule in cumulative scoring leagues, but all four games are against top defensive teams making them risky plays in average-based leagues. Charlie Villanueva and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute should be viewed as no more than No. 4 options or 'flex' plays as they continue to cut into each other's appeal.
One Week Boom: Ramon Sessions

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule: Nov. 26 vs. PHO; Nov. 28 @ OKC; Nov. 29 vs. DEN
Injury Report: Rashad McCants (back/day-to-day); McCants is only active in six percent of CBSSports.com leagues and has not scored in double figures in four games. Leave him reserved.
Slam Dunk: Al Jefferson
Tough Call: The Timberwolves have just a three-game schedule this week, making players like Mike Miller and Randy Foye toss ups in cumulative-scoring leagues. Treat Miller as a No. 4 option this week and Foye should be reserved in most leagues this week. He is only averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 assists over his last five games. Kevin Love, Ryan Gomes, Corey Brewer and Sebastian Telfair should be reserved.
One Week Bust: Randy Foye

New Jersey Nets
Schedule: Nov. 25 @ LAL; Nov. 26 @ SAC; Nov. 29 @ UTA; Nov. 30 @ PHO
Injury Report: Josh Boone (ankle/day-to-day); Chris Douglas-Roberts (knee/out until at least early December); Stromile Swift (back/out until at least early December). Boone may return this weekend and should be able to return in the upcoming four-game scoring period.
Slam Dunk: Vince Carter, Devin Harris
Tough Call: The Nets have four matchups, including very favorable ones against Sacramento and Phoenix. The two games against the Lakers and Jazz should be tough, though. Yi Jianlian is not producing right now and should be reserved in most formats. Boone's return will mean the Nets will go back to the Boone/Brook Lopez combo at center. Lopez has played well in Boone's absence, but will be a bit of a risky play in average-based leagues. He may still of use as a low-end No. 2 center in cumulative leagues due to the four-game scoring period.
One Week Bust: Brook Lopez

New Orleans Hornets
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ LAC; Nov. 27 @ DEN; Nov. 28 @ POR
Injury Report: Morris Peterson (knee/day-to-day); Peterson has not cracked double figures regularly this season and should remain reserved for a three-game scoring period.
Slam Dunk: Chris Paul, David West
Tough Call: The Hornets have a three-game scoring period and Tyson Chandler has been under-performing, that makes him someone to reserve in cumulative-scoring leagues. Peja Stojakovic is facing two teams this week (Clippers and Nuggets) who have defended the perimeter well so far this season. That means this may not be one of his better weeks from beyond the arc.
One Week Bust: Tyson Chandler

New York Knicks
Schedule: Nov. 25 vs. CLE; Nov. 26 @ DET; Nov. 29 vs. GS
Injury Report: Jared Jeffries (leg/out until at least late November); Danilo Gallinari (back/out indefinitely); Eddy Curry (knee/out indefinitely); Jerome James (quadriceps/out until at least late November); None of these players should be considered for the upcoming week in Fantasy, although Jeffries may be inserted into the starting lineup at center when he returns. He is not expected to be a big factor even as a starter, though.
Slam Dunk: None
Tough Call: The Knicks have had two slam dunks this season in Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford, but both players are now on different teams. Al Harrington and Cuttino Mobley should be inserted into the starting lineup by the Knicks immediately, but Fantasy owners should wait a week to see how things shake out. Mobley has some real appeal off the waiver wire, though, as the shooting guard for a Mike D'Antoni-coached team. Chris Duhon could be asked to do more scoring from the back court as he did when he scored 20 points on Friday night for a team that played just seven players due to the trade leaving them short. It is a three-game week, including two tough matchups against Cleveland and at Detroit, so think about sitting any of your Knicks in cumulative leagues. Consider this a one-week observation period.
One Week Boom: Chris Duhon

Oklahoma City Thunder
Schedule: Nov. 25 vs. PHO; Nov. 26 @ CLE; Nov. 28 vs. MIN; Nov. 29 @ MEM
Injury Report: Robert Swift (back/day-to-day); Desmond Mason (elbow/out until at least late November); D.J. White (jaw/out until at least February)
Slam Dunk: Kevin Durant
Tough Call: A coaching change for the Thunder will mean some possible changes in the lineup, but Durant and Jeff Green should be safe in the starting lineup. Everything else might be in line for a shakeup. The Thunder are in for a four-game slate against some poor defensive teams outside of Cleveland and that makes Green a good play and Russell Westbrook worth activating in leagues of 12-plus teams. Nick Collison is also a decent play where he's eligible at center. Everyone else is a bit of a question mark with the coaching change.
One Week Boom: Russell Westbrook

Orlando Magic
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. MIL; Nov. 26 @ PHI; Nov. 27 @ WAS
Injury Report: Mike Wilks (knee/out for the season). No Fantasy relevance.
Slam Dunk: Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu
Tough Call: Jameer Nelson and Mickael Pietrus are worth starting this week in cumulative-scoring leagues due to the four-game schedule. Consider Nelson a No. 3 option. Pietrus is a No. 4.
One Week Boom: Jameer Nelson

Philadelphia 76ers
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ CHA; Nov. 26 vs. ORL; Nov. 28 @ BOS; Nov. vs. CHI
Injury Report: Jason Smith (knee/could miss entire season). No Fantasy relevance.
Slam Dunk: Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller
Tough Call: Thaddeus Young has been playing well lately and is a great start in cumulative formats during a four-game scoring period. The matchups are tough, but he should be a good play in average leagues as well. Samuel Dalembert has not been overly productive on the boards lately and will play some tough rebounding teams this week. He should be reserved, if possible, in most leagues this week. Willie Green and Lou Williams should sit.
One Week Bust: Samuel Dalembert

Phoenix Suns
Schedule: Nov. 25 @ OKC; Nov. 26 @ MIN; Nov. 28 vs. MIA; Nov. 30 vs. NJ
Injury Report: Leandro Barbosa (personal/day-today); Alando Tucker (knee/out until at least early December); Barbosa is expected back this weekend and should be back in the mix for the four-game week.
Slam Dunk: Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Nash
Tough Call: With the four-slate including some excellent matchups against three teams that allow over 100 points per game, fringe options like Shaquille O'Neal are favorable this week. Leandro Barbosa can be thought of as a low-end starter or possible 'flex' option. He was playing well after a slow start before having to go to Brazil.
One Week Boom: Shaquille O'Neal

Portland Trail Blazers
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. SAC; Nov. 26 vs. MIA; Nov. 28 vs. NO; Nov. 30 @ DET
Injury Report: Martell Webster (foot/out until at least early December); Raef LaFrentz (shoulder/could miss entire season; No Fantasy relevance.
Slam Dunk: Brandon Roy
Tough Call: The Blazers have a full, four-game slate that features one good matchup against Sacramento and three tough defensive teams after that. LaMarcus Aldridge should start in all formats despite a recent funk. Greg Oden has been great this past week, but showed he can still be inconsistent with just seven points and eight rebounds Friday. Still, in a four-game week, he should be a good play as a No. 2 Fantasy center. Rudy Fernandez is a good start in cumulative leagues, but the bad defensive matchups make him a low-end play in average-based leagues. Travis Outlaw can be a decent last-minute replacement option in cumulative leagues.
One Week Boom: LaMarcus Aldridge

Sacramento Kings
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ POR; Nov. 26 vs. NJ; Nov. 28 @ UTA; Nov. 29 vs. DAL
Injury Report: Kevin Martin (ankle/day-to-day); Beno Udrih (undisclosed/day-to-day); Mikki Moore (ankle/day-to-day); Francisco Garcia (calf/out until at least late November); Martin will be an injury risk start with swelling around his Achilles' keeping him reserved. There is no word on when he'll be able to play yet. Udrih's injury is not considered serious. He should be a safe play. Moore has not been a steady Fantasy option this season and is not worth starting at the moment. Garcia still does not have a timetable set for his return.
Slam Dunk: Brad Miller
Tough Call: The four-game schedule and Martin's situation for the Kings makes players like Udrih and John Salmons worth starting. Jason Thompson and Spencer Hawes are also worth activating.
One Week Boom: John Salmons

San Antonio Spurs
Schedule: Nov. 24 @ MEM; Nov. 26 vs. CHI; Nov. 28 vs. MEM; Nov. 29 @ HOU
Injury Report: Manu Ginobili (ankle/out until at least Nov. 26 vs. CHI); Tony Parker (ankle/out until at least mid-December); Ginobili told reporters that he thinks that he could return at some point in the next week, but there is no concrete information as to when he will make his season debut. At the moment, he is too risky to play. He'd be worth taking a gamble on if his return is announced for at least Wednesday's game.
Slam Dunk: Tim Duncan
Tough Call: With Parker out for at least another three weeks, Roger Mason Jr. holds his appeal as a low-end stopgap. If you own him in cumulative formats, a four-game week is what you picked him up for. George Hill is coming off two 20-point games and can also be serviceable as a low-end stopgap for one more week. Michael Finley is a bit of a risk because of Ginobili's looming return.
One Week Boom: George Hill

Toronto Raptors
Schedule: Nov. 26 vs. CHA; Nov. 28 vs. ATL; Nov. 30 at LAL
Injury Report: Jermaine O'Neal (knee/day-to-day); Nathan Jawai (heart/out until at least early December). O'Neal hurt himself Friday night, ending a string of five straight double doubles. He will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game, but the injury does not appear to be long term. He's worth the injury risk in leagues of 12-plus teams.
Slam Dunk: Chris Bosh, Jose Calderon
Tough Call: O'Neal's situation is a bit tricky if he can't go on Sunday because the Raptors play just three games in Week 5. For cumulative-scoring leagues, the risk is greater because he could end up playing just one or two games in the scoring period. Weigh your options, but it may be wise to go with a sure four-starter. Andrea Bargnani is playing very well in his role as small forward and has 54 points in his last two games with excellent three-point totals and some decent rebounding as well. The Raptors have three low-scoring matchups this week, but Bargnani is worth the risk in average-based leagues. In cumulative formats, consider him a toss-up due to the three games and the matchups. Anthony Parker and Jamario Moon should sit in most formats this week.
One Week Bust: Anthony Parker

Utah Jazz
Schedule: Nov. 24 vs. CHI; Nov. 26 vs. MEM; Nov. 28 vs. SAC; Nov. 29 vs. NJ
Injury Report: Carlos Boozer (quadriceps/out until at least early December); Deron Williams (Ankle/out until at least Nov. 26 vs. MEM); Kyle Korver (wrist/day-to-day); Jarron Collins (elbow/day-to-day); Boozer will miss at least the next week and should be reserved in all leagues. Williams is targeting Wednesday's game for a return, meaning he will miss at least Monday's game and that makes him a risky play in cumulative-scoring leagues. The Jazz have some excellent matchups this week, though, making the risk a little more appealing. He does sound like he plans on playing Wednesday, but the Jazz have played it cautious with him after he returned too soon already this season.
Slam Dunk: Mehmet Okur
Tough Call: The Jazz have excellent matchups this week against four teams that are giving up 100 points per game with regularity of late. The fact that two of their big three are out due to injury will create some golden opportunities for secondary players to have a big week. Andrei Kirilenko could be moved into the starting lineup and will certainly be more prominently featured this week. Paul Millsap could be in for a very nice week and should be used as a No. 2 center where eligible. He'll get more run with Boozer out. Ronnie Brewer is a nice option as a stopgap this week for Head-to-Head formats.
One Week Boom: Paul Millsap

Washington Wizards
Schedule: Nov. 25 vs. GS; Nov. 27 vs. ORL; Nov. 29 vs. ATL
Injury Report: Gilbert Arenas (knee/out until at least January); Brendan Haywood (wrist/out until at least mid-April); Neither player is close to making a return.
Slam Dunk: Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison
Tough Call: JaVale McGee has been serving as a suitable stopgap as a No. 2 center for larger leagues, but this is not the week to use him in cumulative leagues. The same goes for Nick Young, but his matchup against Golden State makes him useful in average-based leagues.
One Week Bust: JaVale McGee

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