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Sharing the Top
The LA-Utah game ended with a whimper, as the Clippers hardly needed much out of James Harden or Kawhi Leonard in the fourth quarter. That secured the top positions for Michael Porter Jr. and Alex Sarr. Congrats to our lucky bettors! You’re walking home with a cool $323 bonus bet. Here’s a look at the full top five:
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Crown Stolen
Take a bow, MPJ. It was a great performance from Brooklyn’s unlikely star, and he did just enough to claim the top spot. And that was after surviving some serious shenanigans at the end of the game.
MPJ had a shot to claim the top spot outright at the end of the game, but it rimmed out, forcing him to settle for a tie with Alex Sarr. As things stand, Sarr and MPJ backers would both share the crown and take home a $323 bonus bet.
One game remains. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard have both crossed 25 P/R/A heading toward the end of the third quarter, and the game is close enough to make them a threat. Will we have another changing of the guard before the end of the night? Or will Sarr and MPJ share the crown?
MPJ Rising
Michael Porter Jr. is continuing to make his All-Star candidacy known. He’s single-handedly keeping his Nets in the game against the Suns, racking up 30 points to go with five boards and two assists through three quarters. Of course, he’s shooting the cover off the ball.
He’s got another 12 minutes to overtake Sarr. Let’s see what you’ve got, MPJ.
The Blowout Strikes Again
We were so, so close to changing at the top. But with the Sixers blowing out the Bucks, many players fell short. Joel Embiid finished with 43 P/R/A, one short of Sarr at the top of the board. Paul George came in just behind with 42. We also got late charges from Myles Turner (38) and Bobby Portis (37). But, alas, it was the blowout that did them in.
The Thunder stars also came up short, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren put up solid performances. Now we have to look to the last three remaining games. Dillon Brooks and Michael Porter Jr. are putting up solid lines in their battle, while Jonas Valanciunas, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Duren have potential in the Nuggets-Pistons game. Of course, we can’t forget about the Clippers; after winning the Paper Bowl, we know James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are capable of huge lines. Stay tuned, folks.
Philly Sprint
Joel Embiid has faltered, leaving the door open for a few players. That includes his teammate, Paul George, who has now jumped him on the board. George and Embiid have 42 and 40 P/R/A, respectively, and are within striking distance of the top spot.
We’ve also got Bobby Portis and Chet Holmgren, surprisingly, in striking distance. It’s going to be a sprint to the finish; let’s find out who wins.
Sarr Sets The Pace
We’ve got a final whistle in Washington. The Wizards have come out on top, and Alex Sarr set the tone for tonight’s contest with 44 P/R/A. That was just enough to stay ahead of Joel Embiid, who cooked well into halftime.
The second half is underway in Philly, with Embiid only eight P/R/A back of the top spot. At this rate, he’s bound to overtake Sarr soon. How long will it take?
Trust The Process
Joel Embiid is back to his old self, to say the least. In just a little over one quarter of work against the Bucks, Embiid has rocketed all the way up to No. 2 on the leaderboard. He’s deep in his bag and encountering little resistance from the Milwaukee defense.
Sarr has set a good mark, but he has played two more quarters than Embiid. We’ll see if Sarr has the goods to stay ahead of Embiid for long.
All Sarr
Alex Sarr sure is hooping. He continues to hold the lead on our leaderboard, putting up 31 P/R/A midway through the third quarter. And the Portland Trail Blazers are not having fun with him.
Sarr’s going to need more production if he wants to run with the big dogs by the end of the night. But the way he’s going, 50 P/R/A is within reach. Let’s see how he closes out this game.
An Unexpected Entrant
Things continue to roll on in DC, with Deni Avdija and Alex Sarr going neck and neck for the top spot. But we have a very unexpected name creeping in: Rayan Rupert. A low-minutes rotation player for Portland, Rupert is having himself a half, getting up to 12 P/R/A midway through the second.
We’ve also got a Knicks-Kings game underway, and the big men are producing early. Six minutes in, both Karl-Anthony Towns and Domantas Sabonis have managed 11 P/R/A. We could be in for a high-scoring night at the Garden.
Revenge Game?
Deni Avdija is back in DC, and he’s proving to the Wizards that they made a big mistake letting him go. He’s on an All-Star trajectory, and has put up his customary 10 P/R/A in the first quarter.
Alex Sarr is also on a roll, and we’ve seen him put up big numbers. His 11 P/R/A leads the field, while Kyshawn George has nine P/R/A. Let’s see how they do as we head to the end of the first.
King of the Court Preview | Tuesday, January 27
Leaders in projected points, rebounds & assists totals
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 44.5
- Joel Embiid: 40.5
- James Harden: 39.5
- Tyrese Maxey: 38.5
- Cade Cunningham: 38.5
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