Biggest High Score fantasy basketball lessons at the one-quarter mark of the NBA season

Six weeks into the High Score fantasy basketball season — about one quarter of the NBA regular season — certain patterns are emerging that continue to shape how I manage my roster. The scoring format is simple but demands a balance of strategy, consistency and thoughtful decision-making throughout the week.

After tracking trends, adjusting lineups daily, and navigating injuries across multiple teams, here are the four biggest lessons I’ve taken away so far.

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1. Use lineup flexibility to raise your weekly ceiling

Why lineup flexibility matters in High Score

My first takeaway is obvious, but still needs to be said. Don’t get stagnant, setting and forgetting your lineup like it’s the showtime rotisserie oven. Throughout the week, I regularly adjust my starters based on performance, matchups, and availability. I’m not trying to bench players unnecessarily — I’m simply trying to replace my lowest score with someone who has the potential to post a higher one.

The UTIL spot is central to this strategy because of its positional freedom. If my lowest score comes from a guard, I can replace it with a frontcourt player, and vice versa. This structure allows you to stay proactive, maximize your weekly total, and avoid wasting potential points on your bench.

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2. Move players interchangeably to maximize upside

A simple lineup adjustment that expands your options

To piggyback off the first takeaway, another technique that’s been especially effective is rearranging players to widen your replacement pool. The goal is to ensure your lowest score occupies the position that can be upgraded by either position group.

Here’s an example:

UTIL: Cade Cunningham — 53

Rollins’ 34 fantasy points is the score you want to improve. But with Cunningham sitting in UTIL, your only option is to swap in another guard.

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By moving Cunningham into the G slot and shifting Rollins to UTIL, you free up the most flexible position. Now you can replace that 34 with either a…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2025-12-03 16:38:00

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