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It's a good thing "clutchness" isn't a fantasy category. (NBA.com)

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Beast of the Night: LeBron James posted 29 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks last night in an epic fail against the Magic. He shot 69 percent (11-16) from the field, 100 percent (7-7) from the line and had two turnovers. Most of this line came in the first three quarters of the game – so, there’s that.

Lines for Discussion:
Jason Richardson: 9-14 FG (64%), 6 threes, 24 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 TO

Andrei Kirilenko: 6-11 FG (55%), 0-1 FT (0%), 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5 Ast, 2 Stl, 3 Blk, 5 TO

Devin Harris: 8-16 FG (50%), 1-2 FT (50%), 4 threes, 21 Pts, 3 Reb, 9 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 TO

Waiver-Wire Watch:
Ryan Anderson, Ty Lawson, C.J. Miles

Injuries:
Josh Smith (knee): doubtful tonight

Glen Davis (knee): expected to miss 3-5 days

Delonte West (ankle): won’t play until some time next week

Stephen Jackson (hamstring): expected to play tonight

Tyrus Thomas (knee): went through non-contact practice Thursday and could return Wednesday

Daniel Gibson (thigh): questionable for Sunday

Baron Davis (knee): expected to play tonight

Monta Ellis (wrist): playing with a bum right wrist

Matt Barnes (knee): will be evaluated this morning; check his status for tonight

Jordan Farmar (ankle): game-time decision for today’s game in London

Deron Williams (wrist): says he’ll play today

Kevin Durant (ankle): doubtful tonight

Jason Thompson (ankle): missed Thursday’s practice; check his status

Samuel Dalembert (knee): ditto

Beno Udrih (quad): sat out Thursday’s practice, but probable tonight

Rashard Lewis (knee): might need arthroscopic surgery

Derrick Favors (flu): day-to-day

For Next Week:
4 games: CHA, CHI, DAL, GS, IND, LAC, MIL, MIN, NY, OKC, ORL, PHI, POR, SAC, UTA
3 games: ATL, BOS, CLE, DET, HOU, LAL, MEM, MIA, NO, PHO, SA, TOR
2 games: DEN, NJ, WAS