Spencer Dinwiddie excels as Dallas starter with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic sidelined

nbcsports.com December 31, 2024, 08:01 AM UTC

Spencer Dinwiddie has stepped up as a starter for Dallas, scoring 30 points in a recent game while Kyrie Irving is out with a shoulder injury and Luka Doncic is sidelined for at least a month. Dinwiddie has averaged 20.3 points and 5.8 assists in his four starts this season. Yves Missi of New Orleans set a career-high with five blocks in his latest game. He remains a valuable option in 9-cat leagues, despite some inconsistency. The rookie has a secure role and the team has three games this week. Scotty Pippen Jr. will start for Memphis while Ja Morant is out with a shoulder injury. Pippen has averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists in his starts. Ja’Kobe Walter may also see increased playing time with RJ Barrett ruled out due to illness.


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