James Harden

Zubac recorded his fourth consecutive double-double against the shorthanded Mavericks. The Clippers big man is having a career-year as James Harden's go-to guy. Only four players have recorded more double-doubles (18) than him this season.

James Harden scores 24 points in the first quarter en route to a 41-point night to spearhead the Clippers' 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Coffey replaced Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup on Monday for defensive reasons. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue preferred Coffey to defend one of Utah's guards (Keyonte George or Collin Sexton), allowing James Harden to defend John Collins. The lineup change worked, as Harden came out scalding hot, with Coffey doing most of his offensive damage in the fourth quarter (3-of-3 FGs) after the outcome was no longer in doubt. We'll see who Lue starts on Thursday when the Clippers visit Dallas. However, Coffey and Batum (four points, three rebounds, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 16 minutes) offer limited value in matchups against more formidable opposition.

James Harden wasn't the only starter to have it rolling offensively on Monday. Powell shot 75% from the field, scoring 29 points, and he's put up 28 or more in three of the five games he's played since returning from a hamstring injury. Powell has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season, providing top-50 value in 9-cat formats. While Kawhi Leonard's absence has resulted in more opportunities, Powell still has to convert them, and he has.

Like teammates James Harden (41 points) and Norman Powell (29), Zubac did most of what he wanted against the overmatched Jazz. A double-digit rebounder in five straight games, the 7-footer has posted a double-double in three straight. Zubac's fantasy value slipped after a hot start to the season, but he remains a top-100 player in 9-cat formats.