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Phoenix's Drew Eubanks starting for injured Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) on Wednesday

Phoenix Suns power forward Drew Eubanks is starting in Wednesday's game versus the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means:

Eubanks will operate as Phoenix's starting center after Jusuf Nurkic was ruled out.

In 521 minutes with today's inactives, Eubanks is averaging 0.95 FanDuel points per minute and a 12.6% usage rate.

Christian Braun operating in second unit role for Denver on Wednesday night

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Christian Braun is not starting in Wednesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Braun will play with Denver's second unit after Aaron Gordon was included in Wednesday's starting five. In 23.4 expected minutes, our models project Braun to record 17.1 FanDuel points.

Braun's current projection includes 7.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.

Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) starting on Wednesday, Christian Braun to second unit

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) is starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

After sitting out one game with a foot injury, Gordon will make his 66th start this season. In a matchup versus a Phoenix unit allowing 47.0 FanDuel points per game to power forwards, our models project Gordon to score 29.5 FanDuel points.

Gordons's current projection includes 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

Bradley Beal (finger) will play in Phoenix's Wednesday matchup

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal (finger) is active for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means:

Beal will suit up in Denver even after suffering a recent right finger sprain. In 34.6 expected minutes, our models project Beal to record 30.5 FanDuel points.

Beal's current projection includes 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.

Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) active on Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Gordon will return to the court at home after he was inactive one game. In 30.6 expected minutes, our models project Gordon to score 29.5 FanDuel points.

Gordons's current projection includes 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

Denver's Michael Porter Jr. (illness) active on Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Porter Jr. is available at home after he was given a probable designation. In 30.6 expected minutes versus a Phoenix team ranked 13th in defensive rating, our models project Porter Jr. to score 28.8 FanDuel points.

Porter Jr.'s current projection includes 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

Nikola Jokic (back/hip) will play in Denver's Wednesday matchup

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back/hip) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Jokic is active for his second straight contest despite playing with lower back pain and hip inflammation. In 32.5 expected minutes, our models project Jokic to score 57.0 FanDue points.

Jokic's current projection includes 26.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists.

Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) inactive for Suns on Wednesday night

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means:

Nurkic is sidelined versus his former team after suffering a recent right ankle sprain. Expect Drew Eubanks to see an increased role at the five position.

In 521 minutes with today's inactives, Eubanks is averaging 0.95 FanDuel points per minute and a 12.6% usage rate.

Zach Collins playing in second unit role for Spurs on Wednesday night

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins is not starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

Collins will come off San Antonio's bench after Victor Wembanyama was named Wednesday's starting center. In 16.8 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Collins to record 17.9 FanDuel points.

Collins' current projection includes 7.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.

Source: NBA.com

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama (ankle) starting at center on Wednesday, Zach Collins to bench

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is starting in Wednesday's game versus the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

Wembanyama will make his 64th start this season after he was sidelined one game. In a matchup against a Jazz defense giving up 57.0 FanDuel points per game to centers, our models project Wembanyama to record 51.5 FanDuel points.

Wembanyama's current projection includes 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

Source: NBA.com

Washington's Richaun Holmes (toe) ruled out for remainder of Wednesday's game

Washington Wizards power forward Richaun Holmes (toe) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets.

What It Means:

Holmes will not play in the second half after suffering a left toe contusion.

Look for Marvin Bagley to fill in at center after he started the third quarter for Holmes.

Nuggets rule out Jamal Murray (knee) on Wednesday

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Murray will sit out his third straight contest with right knee inflammation. Expect Reggie Jackson to play an extended role at point guard.

In 1062 minutes with today's current inactives, Jackson is averaging 0.86 FanDuel points per minute and a 20.5% usage rate.

Toronto's Ochai Agbaji (hip) will not return on Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (hip) is ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the New York Knicks.

What It Means:

Agbaji will not return after he suffered a hip contusion in the first quarter.

Expect Bruce Brown to see more minutes with Agbaji sidelined in Toronto.

San Antonio's Keldon Johnson (knee) inactive on Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game versus the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

After dealing with knee soreness, Johnson is sidelined in Utah on Wednesday night. Look for Cedi Osman to see more minutes in a second unit role.

In 333 minutes with today's inactives, Osman is averaging 0.73 FanDuel points per minute and a 18.8% usage rate.

Source: Spurs Zone

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (ankle) available on Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz.

What It Means:

Wembanyama has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play against the Jazz on Wednesday. Our models expect him to play 31.0 minutes against Utah. Look for Zach Collins to return to the bench with Wembanyama back in action.

Wembanyama's Wednesday projection includes 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 51.5 FanDuel points.

Chicago's Alex Caruso (ankle) starting on Wednesday, Torrey Craig to bench

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Indiana Pacers.

What It Means:

Caruso will have first unit responsibilities after Torrey Craig was sent to the bench. In a matchup versus an Indiana team ranked 25th in defensive rating, our models project Caruso to score 29.7 FanDuel points.

Caruso's current projection includes 11.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.

Source: NBA.com

Torrey Craig coming off the bench for Chicago on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

What It Means:

Craig will move to the bench on Wednesday with Alex Caruso back in the starting lineup. Our models expect Craig to play 20.9 minutes against the Pacers.

Craig's Wednesday projection includes 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 17.0 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,400.

Source: NBA.com

Jock Landale playing in bench role for Rockets on Wednesday

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale is not starting in Wednesday's lineup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What It Means:

Landale will have second unit duties after Jabari Smith Jr. was named Houston's starting center. In 20.0 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Landale to score 20.4 FanDuel points.

Landale's current projection includes 8.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.

Source: NBA.com

Houston's Jabari Smith Jr. (suspension) starting on Wednesday, Jock Landale to second unit

Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. (suspension) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What It Means:

Smith Jr will make his 66th start after he served a one game suspension. In 30.8 expected minutes, our models project Smith Jr. to score 28.8 FanDuel points.

Smith Jr.'s current projection includes 13.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

Source: NBA.com

Troy Brown Jr. coming off the bench for Detroit on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Troy Brown Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Brown will move to the bench on Wednesday with Chimezie Metu entering the starting lineup. Our models expect Brown to play 22.1 minutes against Minnesota.

Brown's Wednesday projection includes 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 14.8 FanDuel points. His salary is $3,700.

Pistons starting Chimezie Metu on Wednesday, Troy Brown to bench

Detroit Pistons forward Chimezie Metu is starting in Wednesday's lineup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Metu will make his second start for Detroit after Troy Brown was sent to the bench. In a tough matchup against a Minnesota unit ranked first in defensive rating, our models project Metu to score 18.9 FanDuel points.

Metu's current projection includes 8.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.

Pacers starting Aaron Nesmith (knee) on Wednesday, Ben Sheppard to bench

Indiana Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith (knee) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

What It Means:

Nesmith will make his 39th start this season after he was sidelined one game. In a matchup versus a Chicago unit allowing 40.7 FanDuel points per game to his position, our models project Nesmith to score 27.6 FanDuel points.

Nesmith's current projection includes 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds. and 1.7 assists.

Ben Sheppard operating in bench role for Indiana on Wednesday night

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard is not starting in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls.

What It Means:

Sheppard will come off the bench in Chicago after Aaron Nesmith was named Wednesday's starting small forward. In 14.8 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Sheppard to score 10.5 FanDuel points.

Sheppard's current projection includes 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists.

Detroit's Cade Cunningham (knee) active and starting for injured Jaden Ivey (knee) on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

After missing two games for left knee injury management reasons, Cunningham will return and take over Detroit's starting point guard role. In 32.0 expected minutes, our models project Cunningham to score 34.6 FanDuel points.

Cunningham's current projection includes 18.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists.

Pistons' Jaden Ivey (knee) out on Wednesday, Chimezie Metu to start

Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Ivey has been downgraded to out and will not play against the Timberwolves. Chimezie Metu will start and Troy Brown Jr. will come off the bench.

Ivey is averaging 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 26.4 FanDuel points per game this season.

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