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Brandon Miller - Scores 14 in return Miller finished Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Timberwolves with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 36 minutes.

Impact Miller missed Thursday's game versus the Nets with a minor ankle issue, but he appeared to be moving around well Saturday. Miller has seen heavy workloads in his first two games without LaMelo Ball (ankle, out), averaging 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 36.0 minutes.

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Terry Rozier - Puts up 23 points Rozier amassed 23 points (8-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Rozier led the Hornets in scoring for the second straight game, and that will likely be a common theme in the absence of LaMelo Ball (ankle). In his last three games without Ball, Rozier averaged 23.7 points, 8.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 3.3 three-pointers. During that stretch, Rozier has produced fourth-round value in standard nine-category leagues.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shake Milton - Sees 23 minutes Saturday Milton produced six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 win over the Hornets.

Impact Minnesota used an eight-man rotation Saturday in the absence of Anthony Edwards (hip), allowing Milton to match his highest workload of the season. Milton's role has been pretty minimal this campaign, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker's strong play has made it hard for Milton's fantasy value to surface.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Anderson - Plays well off bench Anderson had 11 points (2-6 FG, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 victory over the Hornets.

Impact This was the first time that Anderson scored in double figures since Nov. 4, and he did most of his damage from the free throw line Saturday. It's no secret that Anderson has been in a slump for several weeks, but Saturday's performance was definitely a step in the right direction. Minnesota will continue to need more from Anderson if Anthony Edwards (hip) misses additional time.

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Naz Reid - Erupts for 23 points Reid finished with 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 victory over Charlotte.

Impact This was Reid's second-highest scoring game of the season, his best mark since Oct. 28 (25 points). Reid was held to six points Thursday against the Jazz with Anthony Edwards (hip) on the shelf, but he bounced back in a big way Saturday with Edwards sidelined once again. Reid has now scored in double figures in three of his last four games with averages of 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Gobert - Dominant with 26 points Gobert finished Saturday's 123-117 win over Charlotte with 26 points (10-12 FG, 6-9 FT), 12 rebounds and three blocks over 39 minutes.

Impact Gobert was carrying a questionable tag into Saturday's game, but he certainly didn't look limited in the win. Gobert's 26 points mark a new season high, and it was nine points higher than his previous best (17). Anthony Edwards (hip) missed his second straight contest, so Gobert picked up a lot of the slack, finishing 10-of-12 from the field. He has also been dominant on the defensive end lately, averaging 3.3 blocks over his last three contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE