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OKC Thunder Slips Out of Top 5 in Updated NBA Power RankingsThe Thunder took a tumble in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 17 after two losses in a row.
Chet Holmgren - Stuffs stat sheet SundayHolmgren supplied 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 victory over the Kings.
ImpactHolmgren only attempted nine shots, making it the third time across his last five games in which he doesn't record double-digit shot attempts. Still, he is not dependent on his scoring figures to deliver solid fantasy performances. The rookie continues to find ways to make an impact on offense, and he's averaging 17.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.6 steals per game since the beginning of February.
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Jalen Williams - Goes for 32 points in winWilliams had 32 points (13-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and nine assists in 37 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 win over Sacramento.
ImpactWilliams recorded his second-best scoring mark of the season, finishing just four points shy of tying his best effort, established in a win over the Knicks on Dec. 27. Williams has improved massively this season following an already solid rookie year, and a strong argument could be made to say he's currently the second-best offensive option in OKC, only behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Over his last 10 games, he's averaging 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Massive in win SundayGilgeous-Alexander closed Sunday's 127-113 win over the Kings with 38 points (15-26 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-9 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes.
ImpactGilgeous-Alexander came just two points shy of reaching the 40-point mark for the sixth time this season, and the star point guard continues to perform at an elite level every time he steps on the court. Even though his offensive numbers had decreased a bit in recent games, at least compared to his lofty standards, Gilgeous-Alexander remains an above-average scorer who can also run the offensive at an elite level. The star floor general is averaging 29.0 points, 8.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game in five February contests.
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Harrison Barnes - Delivers 14 points in lossBarnes notched 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and one rebound across 21 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 loss to the Thunder.
ImpactBarnes has failed to reach the 15-point mark in his last three appearances. While the veteran forward should continue to see decent minutes in a starting role, his production hasn't been eye-popping, particularly for fantasy purposes. Barnes is averaging 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game across six outings in February.
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Domantas Sabonis - Another triple-doubleSabonis had 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 loss to the Thunder.
ImpactSabonis has posted 15 triple-doubles during the year, and the star big man remains one of the most versatile players in the league -- and an absolute stud in fantasy due to his elite ability to fill the stat sheet. To note, he has four triple-doubles across six appearances in February, a span in which he's averaging 19.8 points, 14.0 rebounds and 10.5 assists per contest.
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De'Aaron Fox - Struggles from fieldFox posted 15 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound and five assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 loss to the Thunder.
ImpactFox is a dynamic floor general who can takeover a game offensively in the blink of an eye, but that hasn't been the case of late, as he has gone four straight games without reaching the 20-point mark. The lack of scoring hasn't been enough to reduce his fantasy appeal, however, as Fox should bounce back sooner rather than later. During that aforementioned four-game stretch, Fox is averaging 15.3 points per game while shooting a mere 39.4 percent from the field.
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