Mike Conley missed a third straight game Tuesday night, and we finally got what we expected. Rob Dillingham (2% registered in Yahoo leagues) logged 24 minutes and scored 12 points, five rebounds, seven assists and two triples coming off the bench. This happened one game after he scored a career-high 14 points. Dillingham has failed to carve out a role for himself on a team trying to make the playoffs, but his last two games have certainly helped his case. He can’t provide the defense that Nickeil Alexander-Walker can provide, but he’s been more productive than Donte DiVincenzo, who started the last two games in place of Conley. It wouldn’t be at all shocking if Dillingham gets the first start of his career on Wednesday, assuming Conley misses another game. Regardless, he proved he belongs in this rotation.
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Brice Sensabaugh – less than 1%
Over his last two games, Sensabaugh is averaging 17 points and four 3-pointers. He already had a good game on Tuesday and proved that he should be part of the team’s rotation. However, with a few minutes left, Lauri Markkanen hit Victor Wembanyama’s knees and came off with a bruise. Assuming Markkanen remains out Wednesday, Sensabaugh could be in line for his first start of the season.
Ayo Dosunmu – 21%
With Patrick Williams sidelined, Dosunmu moved into the starting lineup. He hasn’t been great, but the minutes are there, and he had 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, a block and a triple Tuesday after having a 20/3/8/2 line with two 3-pointers two games ago. There was a quieter performance, which explains why he isn’t present throughout. The appeal here is consistent minutes and opportunities.
Alexandre Sarr – 49%
The rookie had arguably the best game of his young career Tuesday with a 20/7/3/1/1 line and four 3-pointers. The minutes have been consistent and the main downside has been a consistently low completion percentage. However, he has shot the ball well in his last two games, a trend that will hopefully continue.
Bub Carrington – 14%
It was easy to get discouraged by Carrington’s demotion to the bench, and his first two games in a reserve role did not go well. However, he was effective on Tuesday and posted a 10/3/4/2 line with two 3-pointers. The advantage is still there and the rookie will eventually return to the starting lineup.
Duop Reath – 1%
Donovan Clingan (knee) is expected to miss at least two weeks, and Robert Williams just entered the league’s concussion protocol. Deandre Ayton has missed the team’s last seven games and is doubtful he will play Wednesday. If he remains out, Reath should get the nod for the first time this season, although he will at least fill the backup center’s minutes until Williams (who is sitting back-to-back) is back in alignment. Reath had some very good streaks last season and could have a chance to repeat that in the coming weeks.
Scotty Pippen Jr. – 41%
Ja Morant will miss Wednesday’s game, which means Pippen Jr. should be broadcast everywhere. Obviously, Morant is not 100% yet and they will continue to manage his health. This likely won’t be Pippen Jr.’s last start this year.
Royce O’Neale – 20%
There’s a good chance that Kevin Durant and/or Bradley Beal will be out for the second night of a row on Tuesday, given that they’re both coming off extended absences with calf injuries. O’Neale should return to the starting unit in this scenario and provide solid value.
Kobe Bufkin – less than 1%
Trae Young is doubtful to play Wednesday due to an Achilles injury. I fully believe the Hawks are doing this in response to being fined $100,000 for causing Young to miss an NBA Cup game against Boston a few weeks ago with this same Achilles issue, since He is not listed on the injury report. recently. I expect Trae to dress on Wednesday, but if he doesn’t, Bufkin should get the start in his place. It’s worth keeping an eye on.
