Murray's fantasy value has taken a significant hit this season. First, the addition of DeMar DeRozan knocked the third-year forward down a peg in the pecking order. Then, at the beginning of December, the decision was made to move Malik Monk into the starting lineup. For Murray to have reliable value, he'll need more nights like Saturday. In the loss to the Knicks, he accounted for eight rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots. Murray has been a top 100 player over the past two weeks, averaging 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game. The scoring opportunities will be limited, so Murray has to provide value in other ways.
DeRozan's 32 points were a game-high. The 35-year-old small forward has now scored at least 32 points in two of his last three games. He's provided sixth round fantasy value overall on the season, but fantasy managers have to be happy that he's seen his production increase since the Kings made a coaching change.
Despite a few rough patches during his first season with Sacramento, DeRozan has found his footing with his new team in recent weeks. This was his eighth straight game with at least 20 points, which ties his longest streak of the season that he set during his first eight games with the team. They've finally figured things out, and this was just their second loss of the month. DeRozan has been better about contributing 3-pointers and defensive stats recently, but that wasn't the case in this game. They close out the week in New York on Saturday.
DeMar DeRozan showed off his clutch genes earlier than usual to help power the Sacramento Kings to a thrilling comeback victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.
DeMar DeRozan led the way with 32 points as the Sacramento Kings erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.