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The final days of 2024 are here, and the NBA schedule has gotten back to “normal” after the NBA Cup and Christmas holiday caused some imbalanced slates. Between six and nine games will be played on all seven days of Week 10, and 16 teams will play three games. Fantasy managers will have critical statuses to consider, such as injuries and suspensions while crafting their lineups. Let’s look at the Week 10 schedule breakdown.
Week 10 Games Played
4 Games: BOS, CLE, DEN, GSW, LAC, LAL, NOR, NYK, OKC, PHI, SAC, UTA, WAS
3 Games: ATL, BKN, CHA, CHI, DAL, DET, HOU, IND, MEM, MIA, MIL, MIN, ORL, POR, SAS, TOR
2 Games: PHO
Week 10 Storylines
– A target date has been set for Kawhi Leonard’s season debut
Lastly, there is some clarity regarding Leonard’s potential availability. According to Law Murray of The Athletic, the Clippers are targeting their January 4 game against the Hawks for Kawhi to make his season debut. Of course, a lot can change between now and next Thursday, but fantasy managers may get one night out of the Clippers star during Week 10. The Clippers’ first three games of the week will be played on the road, beginning with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back against the Pelicans and Spurs.
There is indeed a target date for Kawhi Leonard: Saturday, January 4 at Intuit Dome, when LA Clippers host Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic
— Law Murray ⚛️ (@LawMurrayTheNU) December 28, 2024
Kris Dunn has filled in admirably as a starter, but he’s been more valuable to the Clippers than to fantasy managers. How will Leonard’s return impact James Harden’s efficiency, which has been an issue? And how will it impact the usage rates of Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac, who have played exceptionally well for most of this season? We may have answers to those questions as soon as next Thursday, which is great for fantasy managers and NBA fans in general.
– Mavericks continue life without Luka Doncic
Friday’s win over the Suns was the first game Dallas played since losing Doncic to a strained calf. He’ll be out for at least one month, with the Mavericks star to be re-evaluated in late January. In the short term, there aren’t as…
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Publish date : 2024-12-29 00:00:00
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