Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Nickeil Alexander-Walker saves the day

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Tuesday’s matchup between the Timberwolves and Nuggets was critical regarding the Western Conference standings. While Denver is looking to make a run at the two-seed, Minnesota hopes to avoid the play-in tournament. The two teams combined to stage an instant classic, with the visiting Timberwolves winning 140-139 on two SG/SF Nickeil Alexander-Walker (seven percent rostered, Yahoo! leagues) free throws with one-tenth of a second remaining in double overtime.

The free throws capped a big night for Alexander-Walker, who finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and five three-pointers in 45 minutes. While he remained in a bench role, the absences of Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo (both were suspended) raised Alexander-Walker’s fantasy ceiling. He made the most of his opportunity, and Minnesota is now tied with Memphis for sixth in the West.

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Reid and DiVincenzo were only suspended for one game, so they’ll be available for Thursday’s game against the Nets. That doesn’t help Alexander-Walker managers, but there may be additional minutes due to the competition. Minnesota ends its week with games against two teams (Brooklyn and Philadelphia) focused more on improving their draft lottery odds than racking up wins.

Let’s look at a few of Tuesday’s other low-rostered standouts:

PG Ryan Rollins (13%), Milwaukee Bucks

Rollins had the best night of his NBA career, finishing Tuesday’s win over the Suns with 23 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and five three-pointers in 31 minutes. Shooting 8-of-10 from the field, he established career highs in points and three-pointers. With Damian Lillard (calf) out indefinitely and the Bucks playing three games in the final four days of Week 22, there’s no reason not to roll the dice on Rollins now that he’s serving as the starting point guard.

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SF/PF Julian Champagnie (12%), San Antonio Spurs

Champagnie was solid in Tuesday’s loss to the Magic, finishing with 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and five three-pointers in 32 minutes. While he was not Jeremy Sochan’s replacement in the starting lineup, Sochan’s absence due to back…

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