NBA Fantasy Recap: Joel Embiid Explodes For 72 Fantasy Points Against Washington Wizards

Philadelphia 76ers MVP Joel Embiid earned the top fantasy performance of the week against the Washington Wizards

Here’s a look at the NBA fantasy recap from November 5 to November 12:

Miami Heat:

With Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro missing games, center Bam Adebayo thrived on the offensive end. His top performance of the week was against the Los Angeles Lakers, where he recorded a 22-point triple double. He followed it by recording 30 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. On Sunday, he concluded a win over the Atlanta Hawks with 26 points and 17 rebounds on 75 percent shooting.

Player of the Week: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

Alexander’s three consecutive 30-point performances earned him the player of the week. He posted six assists along with seven or more rebounds in the last three contests. Not to mention, he recorded two steals against the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers. This consistency places him as the No. 7 guard in rotisserie leagues.

Performance of the Week: Joel Embiid vs. the Washington Wizards

In the Philadelphia 76ers win over the Washington Wizards, Embiid recorded 48 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, one block, and one steal on 68 percent shooting. He remains the No. 1 ranked center in rotisserie leagues.

Game of the Week: Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

On Monday, the Nuggets took down the Pelicans in a high-scoring affair. The top fantasy scorer was center Nikola Jokic, who concluded the game with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists. He sits behind Embiid as the No. 2-ranked center.

For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson and Jordan Hawkins were the stars of the show. Williamson recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists on 10 of 22 shooting. Hawkins scored 31 points along with seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal on 52.6 percent shooting.

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