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No one could keep up with Augustin last night. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Beast of the Night: D.J. Augustin put up 31 points, four rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three three-pointers last night. He shot 65 percent (11-17) from the field, 100 percent (6-6) from the line and had three turnovers. He has exceeded most owners’ expectations so far this season by averaging top-50 numbers so far, and is in the midst of having his best month yet.

Lines for Discussion:
Andre Iguodala: 7-11 FG (64%), 5-9 FT (56%), 19 Pts, 5 Reb, 5 Ast, 4 Stl

Thaddeus Young: 9-14 FG (64%), 3-3 FT (100%), 21 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Blk, 2 TO (continue reading…)

STAT has been a stud lately, but the Knicks' schedule is about to get tougher. (NBAE/Getty Images)

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Buy Low:
Darren Collison

O.J. Mayo

Al Harrington

David Lee

JaVale McGee (continue reading…)

Gasol is giving opponents a thorough look at his assets this season. (Flickr/bridgetds)

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Beast of the Night: Pau Gasol showed that his hamstring is just fine, as he finished with 21 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 5 blocks and 2 turnovers last night against the Wizards. He shot 39 percent (7-18) from the field and 88 percent (7-8) from the free-throw line. Gasol will take a slight hit when Andrew Bynum returns, but he’ll still be a top-tier fantasy stud.

Lines for Discussion:
Chauncey Billups: 5-13 FG (39%), 11-12 FT (92%), 4 threes, 25 Pts, 3 Reb, 5 Ast, 4 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO

Stephen Jackson: 8-22 FG (36%), 2-2 FT (100%), 5 threes, 23 Pts, 9 Reb, 7 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO (continue reading…)

Is Brand primed for a bounce-back season?

Depth chart:
PG: Jrue Holiday, Lou Williams
SG: Evan Turner, Jodie Meeks
SF: Andre Iguodala, Andres Nocioni, Jason Kapono
PF: Thaddeus Young, Darius Songaila, Craig Brackins
C: Elton Brand, Spencer Hawes, Marreese Speights, Tony Battie

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Andre Iguodala – G/F (Rd. 2-3): 16.5 Pts, 1 three, 6 Reb, 5.5 Ast, 1.5 Stl
Elton Brand – F/C (Rd. 9-10): 14 Pts, 7.5 Reb, 1 Stl, 1.5 Blk
Jrue Holiday – PG (Rd. 9-11): 12 Pts, 1 three, 3 Reb, 4.5 Ast, 1 Stl
Lou Williams – G (Rd. 11+):  11 Pts, 1 three, 3 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl
Evan Turner – G/F (Rd. 11+):  10.5 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast
Thaddeus Young – F (Rd. 12+): 11 Pts, 4.5 Reb, 1 Stl
Spencer Hawes – C (Rd. 13+): 7 Pts, 4.5 Reb, 1 Blk
Andres Nocioni – F (Rd. 13+): 9 Pts, 1 three (continue reading…)

Boozer did more than just box the Kaveman out last night. (NBAE via Getty Images/Evan Gole)

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Beast of the Night: Carlos Boozer beat up Chris Kaman (who took the All-Star spot that Brandon Roy left open) and the Clippers with 34 points, 14 boards, 4 assists and 4 steals. He shot 77 percent (13-17 ) from the field, 89 percent (8-9) from the free throw line and had 2 turnovers.

Noteworthy Lines:
Mike Miller – 8-10 FG (80%), 3 3ptm, 19 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk

Caron Butler – 10-23 FG (44%), 2-2 FT (100%), 1 3ptm, 23 Pts, 4 Reb, 8 Ast, 1 Stl, 5 TO

Courtney Lee – 9-15 FG (60%), 5-5 FT (100%), 1 3ptm, 24 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 TO (continue reading…)