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Aldridge continues to play like a star. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Weekend Wonder: LaMarcus Aldridge averaged 36.5 points, seven rebounds, 2.5 assists, two steals and 1.5 blocks in two games over the weekend. He shot 62 percent from the field, 84 percent from the line and averaged 2.5 turnovers. Aldridge has been on a tear lately and is posting top-five averages in the last month. His owners have to hope that things don’t change too much once Marcus Camby returns later this week.

Lines for Discussion:
Brook Lopez (2/11): 14-27 FG (52%), 3-6 FT (50%), 31 Pts, 11 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO

J.J. Hickson (2/11): 12-19 FG (63%), 3-3 FT (100%), 27 Pts, 14 Reb, 1 Ast, 4 Blk, 7 TO (continue reading…)

Rondo was all over the place last night -- in a good way. (Elsa/Getty Images)

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Beast of the Night: Rajon Rondo was a monster last night, finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 22 assists, six steals and a block in a big win over the Spurs. He shot 60 percent (6-10) from the floor, avoided shooting any free throws, and had five turnovers. There’s not much that needs to be said here.

Lines for Discussion:
Gilbert Arenas: 2-9 FG (22%), 6 Pts, 2 threes, 1 Reb, 1 TO

John Wall: 6-14 FG (43%), 5-8 FT (63%), 1 three, 18 Pts, 1 Reb, 14 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 TO (continue reading…)

Deng has every right to be pumped about yet another injury for the Bulls' frontcourt. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Buy Low:
Stephen Jackson

Nicolas Batum

Roy Hibbert

Luol Deng

J.R. Smith (continue reading…)

Duncan showed us some of the good ol' stuff. (Chris Belcher/NBA.com)

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Beast of the Night: Tim Duncan posted 28 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks last night against the Nuggets. He shot 67 percent (12-18) from the field and 67 percent (4-6) from the charity stripe. This was Duncan’s third straight game with double-digit rebounds, and he’s averaging 4.3 blocks during that stretch. Though his fantasy value remains limited by his tightly controlled minutes, Duncan remains a strong asset when healthy and given 30+ minutes.

Lines for Discussion:
JaVale McGee: 1-5 FG (20%), 2 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 2 TO

Devin Harris: 7-25 FG (28%), 14-17 FT (82%), 1 three, 29 Pts, 3 Reb, 9 Ast, 2 TO (continue reading…)

Rondo doesn't need the holiday season to be in a giving mood. (NBA.com)

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Beast of the Night: Rajon Rondo notched 19 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals and even hit one three-pointer in last night’s last-second victory over the Sixers. He shot 64 percent (9-14) from the field, had three turnovers and played 47:14, a good indication that his health is improved for now. Rondo’s averaging a whopping 14.1 assists per game so far this season, 4.3 more than last season’s 9.8 mark.

Lines for Discussion:
Glen Davis: 7-14 FG (50%), 2-2 FT (100%), 16 Pts, 7 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 2 TO

Dwight Howard: 13-20 FG (65%), 13-18 FT (72%), 39 Pts, 15 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 Blk, 4 TO (continue reading…)