Kyrie Irving, Stephen Jackson Hurt; Gallinari, Curry Hot in Road Wins

HOU @ UTA: With their leader James Harden under the weather (6 points in 17:29) the Rockets were unable to score. Patrick Patterson (19 PTS, 2 BLK in 21 minutes) looked good and rookie Terrence Jones (12 PTS, 8 REB in 30 minutes) got a lot of extra run; he is worth an add in deeper leagues.

The Jazz tried the ‘big’ lineup again, though Derrick Favors (8 PTS, 8 REB) was in foul trouble almost immediately. Al Jefferson (14 PTS, 16 REB) is fine but Paul Millsap does not like starting at SF (10 PTS, 8 REB) and his fantasy owners are also unhappy. Randy Foye (14 PTS in 24 minutes) started at SG, with Gordon Hayward (15) playing just 18:38 off the bench.

November 20 Games

BRK @ LAL: With Mike D’Antoni (knee replacement) expected to sit on the Lakers bench for the first time — he’s been coaching from the locker room — and the team on a roll with 119 points in their latest win, the nightcap is must-see TV. Kobe Bryant had a triple-double and Dwight Howard was great against the Rockets; both are having fun in the new system.

Shooting early and often also gives your opponents more possessions, so the Nets might put up nice fantasy numbers as well. Deron Williams matches up very well against temporary PG Darius Morris, but Brooklyn’s other advantage is a strong second unit. Andray Blatche and C.J. Watson could be important factors in the expected track meet, and especially if they are trailing, MarShon Brooks could be turned loose.

TOR @ PHI: When these teams met in Toronto ten days ago, the Sixers were exhausted (from a tough win in Boston the previous night) yet still won, thanks to their strong bench. Tonight is the end of a long, nicely-spaced homestand, so Philly should come out flying. As good as Jose Calderon has been filling in for injured Kyle Lowry, he can’t guard Jrue Holiday. The Raptors are devastated by injuries at SF, where offensively-challenged Dominic McGuire is starting and defensively-challenged Linas Kleiza comes off the bench. That bodes well for Evan Turner to have another big night.

NYK @ NOH: It’s hard to pick against the 7-1 Knicks, so I won’t. However, they shot poorly on Sunday’s ugly win; Carmelo Anthony had the only juicy fantasy line. They also play strong D, allowing just 90 points per game, so this one figures to be low-scoring. The Hornets have lost three straight, but Ryan Anderson is in a groove as the sixth man. Anthony Davis is a superb rookie; just be aware that he’s having trouble with a sprained ankle and may not be as explosive tonight.

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