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NBA Week 9: Finals Wrap, Key Fantasy Shifts Emerge
14 Dec
Summary
- Emirates NBA Cup final concludes Tuesday, not affecting official records.
- Thursday and Saturday are busiest game days in Week 9.
- Key players like Victor Wembanyama face tough schedules.
The Emirates NBA Cup reaches its conclusion on Tuesday with the Knicks facing the Spurs in the final. However, this championship game will not count towards official NBA league records or fantasy statistics.
As the NBA Cup concludes, the regular season heats up in Week 9, with Thursday and Saturday emerging as the busiest game days. Teams such as Houston, Miami, and Toronto are poised for a significant number of games, offering more opportunities for fantasy managers. Conversely, Cleveland and Oklahoma City are highlighted for their less favorable schedules, each playing only two games.
Key storylines include the back-to-back schedules for teams like New York and San Antonio, impacting players like Victor Wembanyama and Mitchell Robinson. Injuries continue to shape fantasy decisions, with Evan Mobley sidelined for Cleveland and Isaiah Hartenstein's return impacting Oklahoma City's lineup, potentially leading to one-game weeks for some key players.
