Wallace was a factor defensively, one of the reasons why Dallas committed 19 turnovers (OKC scored 36 points off of turnovers). His playing time was notable, with Isaiah Joe (9/3/3 with three 3-pointers) playing 17 minutes and Aaron Wiggins (three points, one steal, and one 3-pointer) nine. Wallace will be worth a longer look in deep leagues if that split continues.
Saturday's performance wasn't one of Wallace's best scoring-wise, but the rebounds and steals were good value for the few managers who have him rostered. Wallace has been ranked just outside the top 75 in 9-cat formats over the last two weeks. Still, the inconsistent scoring and presence of Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins make it difficult to fully commit to any of them in fantasy.
There's just one change to the lineup that started Thursday's win over Toronto, with Wallace replacing Isaiah Joe. While Wallace, Joe, and Aaron Wiggins have all played credible rotation minutes, the former has been slightly more reliable regarding category league value.
Caruso will be available after missing five games with a strained hip. While he hasn't been an impactful fantasy option when healthy, his presence in the rotation means fewer minutes for Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins. All three are deep-league options at best, which won't change with Caruso available.
Joe finished Tuesday's win with season-highs in points and 3-pointers, reaching double figures for the second time in four games. However, the inconsistent production and the presence of Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins in the rotation is why Joe's rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues. As good as he was against the Jazz, this Tuesday's performance is unlikely to impact Joe's rostered percentage too much.