Rotoworld News- LeBron James drops 40 points in win vs. NOP - LeBron James | LAKLeBron James was unstoppable in a 118-109 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, dropping 40 points with eight rebounds, six assists, one block, five triples and seven turnovers in 34 minutes.
- Dennis Smith Jr. likely back to bench - Dennis Smith Jr. | NYDennis Smith Jr., who had 15 points, seven rebounds, five dimes, a career-high seven steals and a 3-pointer in Monday's start, is expected to go back to the bench in favor of Elfrid Payton on Wednesday, who is expected to start after missing time with his ankle injury.
- Elfrid Payton to start Wednesday, DSJ benched - Elfrid Payton | NYElfrid Payton (ankle) is expected to start for the Knicks on Wednesday, sending Dennis Smith Jr. to the bench.
- De'Aaron Fox scores 21 after tweaking groin - De'Aaron Fox | SACDe'Aaron Fox hit 8-of-15 shots, a 3-pointer and just 4-of-9 free throws on his way to 21 points, two rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block in Tuesday's win over the Warriors, despite leaving the game briefly after experiencing some tightness in his groin.
- Zion Williamson scores 29 vs. Lakers - Zion Williamson | NOZion Williamson went off for 29 points (8-of-13 FGs, 13-of-19 FTs) with six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes vs. the Lakers on Tuesday.
- Marquese Chriss double-doubles in return - Marquese Chriss | GSMarquese Chriss hit 8-of-10 shots and 5-of-6 free throws for 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's loss to the Kings, but also went to the locker room late after possibly aggravating his left calf injury.
- Brandon Ingram scores 34 in loss to Lakers - Brandon Ingram | NOBrandon Ingram went off for 34 points in a 118-109 loss to his Lakers on Tuesday, hitting 12-of-20 shots and 7-of-8 free throws.
- Jayson Tatum leads Celtics with 36 - Jayson Tatum | BOSJayson Tatum hit 14-of-22 shots and a career-high 8-of-12 3-pointers for 36 points, five rebounds and two blocks in Tuesday's easy 118-106 win over the Blazers.
- Christian Wood posts 20/10 vs. Denver - Christian Wood | DETChristian Wood moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday vs. Denver and delivered, scoring 20 points with 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 34 minutes.
- Coby White does it again w/ career-high 35 - Coby White | CHICoby White scored 30-plus points in his third straight game and finished Tuesday's 124-122 loss to the Thunder with a career-high 35 points, seven rebounds, three assists, six 3-pointers and just one turnover on 13-of-21 shooting in 33 minutes off the bench.
- Giannis posts 19/19/8 line in win vs. TOR - Giannis Antetokounmpo | MLWGiannis Antetokounmpo racked up 19 points (5-of-14 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 19 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and two triples in 38 minutes of a 108-97 win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
- Marquese Chriss starting on Tuesday - Marquese Chriss | GSMarquese Chriss (calf) will start for the Warriors on Tuesday.
- LeBron James drops 40 points in win vs. NOP - LeBron James | LAK