Durant's been the top fantasy player in the land lately. (NBAE via Getty Images/Layne Murdoch)

Beast of the Night: Kevin Durant rolled right along with 33 points, 11 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 2 turnovers. He hit a three and shot 50 percent (9-18) from the field and 100 percent (14-14) from the line. Some thought using a No. 4 draft pick on him was a bit much, but it’s turning out to be about right.

Noteworthy Lines:
Andrea Bargnani – 14-21 FG (67%), 2-6 FT (33%), 4 3ptm, 34 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Chris Bosh – 13-22 FG (59%), 9-12 FT (75%), 35 Pts, 15 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 3 TO

Roy Hibbert – 7-12 FG (58%), 4-4 FT (100%), 18 Pts, 9 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Shaquille O’Neal – 6-10 FG (60%), 1-4 FT (25%), 13 Pts, 13 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Blk, 2 TO

Vince Carter – 7-15 FG (47%), 1-3 FT (33%), 2 3ptm, 17 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO

Richard Hamilton – 9-16 FG (56%), 3-4 FT (75%), 1 3ptm, 22 Pts, 5 Reb, 7 Ast, 1 TO

Devin Harris – 7-14 FG (50%), 10-11 FT (91%), 24 Pts, 5 Reb, 14 Ast, 1 Blk, 3 TO

Eric Gordon – 7-15 FG (47%), 7-10 FT (70%), 3 3ptm, 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 3 TO

Al Horford – 5-10 FG (50%), 4-6 FT (67%), 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Blk, 1 TO

Russell Westbrook – 5-16 FG (31%), 2-2 FT (100%), 12 Pts, 9 Reb, 9 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 TO

Waiver Wire Appeal:
Earl Watson, Marco Belinelli, Luke Ridnour, Jason Williams, Coby Karl

Injuries:
Paul Pierce (foot): it’s sprained, not broken, so he’s day-to-day

Carmelo Anthony (ankle): should return tonight

Corey Maggette (hip): day-to-day

Keyon Dooling (hip): day-to-day

Chris Paul (knee): update expected today

Allen Iverson (personal): game-time decision tonight

Travis Outlaw (foot): could return before the end of the month

Jose Calderon (ankle): monitor his status

Ronnie Brewer (back): game-time decision tonight

Carlos Boozer (calf): hoping to return Saturday

Tyreke Evans (ankle, hip): probable tonight