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🏀 NBASaturday, April 11, 2026

Hauser Explodes for 24 in Tatum's Absence

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Sam Hauser

Sam Hauser scored a team-high 24 points on 8-13 FG and 8-12 from three, adding six rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Boston's 144-118 win over New Orleans on Friday. He stepped up amid Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury absence, continuing his hot streak at 52.6% from deep over the last six games with averages of 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 3.3 threes. Fantasy managers should monitor Tatum's status as Hauser's role could expand in the postseason push.[6]

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Kasparas Jakucionis

Performance

Jakucionis had 16 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3PT), five rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 31 minutes during Miami's 140-117 win over Washington, his best scoring since March 12. He capitalized on a spot start with several Heat players resting.

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Will Riley

Waiver

Will Riley erupted for 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists against the Bulls on Thursday after a poor prior outing, averaging 19.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 1.6 3PG over his last nine games. At 23.6% rostered, he's a prime streaming option.

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Jayson Tatum

Injury

Jayson Tatum missed Friday's game due to an Achilles injury and is listed as GTD for upcoming matchups.

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Jaylen Brown

Injury

Jaylen Brown is GTD with an Achilles issue ahead of Boston's next game against the Pelicans.

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Victor Wembanyama

Injury

Victor Wembanyama is GTD for the Spurs due to ribs, alongside Stephon Castle (foot GTD) and David Jones Garcia (ankle OFS).

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