Fantasy Basketball: 2026 NBA playoff risers in High Score

With the Knicks and Spurs set for the NBA Finals, here’s a quick look at the top breakout players from teams that have already been eliminated. Using Yahoo’s High Score Fantasy format, these five put up the biggest jumps in production and turned heads in the postseason.

High Score Regular Season Avg.

High Score Postseason Avg.

46.1

55.8

Barnes and the Raptors pushed the Cavs to seven games in the first round, fueling Toronto’s offense and excelling defensively. Snubbed from the All-NBA team, he averaged 55.8 High Score fantasy points per game (FPPG) — second only to Nikola Jokić. With Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram hurt, Barnes delivered as a true point-forward and looked every part of a future early-to-mid-second-round fantasy pick.

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He averaged 24.1 points. 6.1 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.1 3s, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks on 56% shooting from the field during the playoffs. He turned the ball over more than usual, but that doesn’t matter for High Score. It’s all about the assists and stocks, and that’s what Barnes provided. A 12-plus point increase in fantasy performance didn’t go unnoticed.

High Score Regular Season Avg.

High Score Postseason Avg.

31.2

45.7

I almost forgot about the Suns after they were swept by OKC. Jalen Green stood out, playing like a star shooting guard. Injuries cost him much of the season, but in the postseason, he averaged 26-5-3 on 46% shooting with three 3s per game. Green scored at all three levels and showed defensive improvement with 1.7 steals per game, adding value to his fantasy profile (and a rarity). I’m not overreacting to his strong postseason, but his play showed real potential if he can stay healthy and replicate his 2026 playoffs. A 14-point fantasy jump is impressive.

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High Score Regular Season Avg.

High Score Postseason Avg.

24.1

33.5

Tari Eason looked like himself again in the opening series against the Lakers, especially after Kevin Durant went down following Game 1. Eason posted 13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 3s per game. His 2.5 steals led all playoff players, and with 0.8 blocks, he averaged over three stocks — a huge…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-06-02 14:49:00

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