Suns 116, 76ers 110: Tyrese Maxey posts 42.9 fantasy points
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Suns Survive Philly Chaos, But VJ Edgecombe Is The Real Story Here
The Suns scraped out a 116-110 win over the 76ers tonight, and yeah, Devin Booker did his thing, but let's be real about what actually matters for your fantasy lineups. This game was less about Phoenix's stars and more about role players going nuclear while established guys underperformed. If you're not paying attention to what happened with the Philly bench, you're about to make a mistake.
Tonight's Top Performers
| Player | Yahoo FP | Tonight | Season Avg | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 42.9 | 20/2/7 | 30.0/4.4/6.7 | -10.0 pts |
| VJ Edgecombe | 39.9 | 25/7/1 | 15.8/5.3/4.2 | +9.2 pts |
| Grayson Allen | 34.0 | 16/5/6 | 16.3/2.9/3.8 | -0.3 pts |
| Devin Booker | 33.6 | 27/3/4 | 25.3/4.0/6.3 | +1.7 pts |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 31.3 | 21/4/1 | 14.1/4.6/1.3 | +6.9 pts |
| Quentin Grimes | 30.3 | 12/4/5 | 13.8/4.0/3.7 | -1.8 pts |
The Winners
VJ Edgecombe is the guy you should be talking about in your group chat right now. 39.9 Yahoo points on a 15.8 PPG average is a +9.2 explosion, and this wasn't just volume noise. He shot efficiently (10-21 FG), grabbed 7 boards in 36 minutes, and looked like a completely different player than his season baseline. Yeah, one game doesn't make a trend, but if he keeps getting 30+ minutes and this pace continues, he's creeping into lineup consideration territory. The 76ers clearly leaned on him with certain rotation pieces unavailable.
Kelly Oubre Jr. showed up huge with 31.3 FP, going 6-15 from the field but nailing 5 threes. That's +6.9 above his 14.1 season average, and those three-ball attempts matter. He's looking like a viable streaming option on nights when philly needs spacing, not just a "eh, maybe" guy.
Grayson Allen dropped 34 ESPN points (40 by that metric) and is getting the waiver wire adds for a reason. 4 threes in 28 minutes, active on both ends. That +1.3% ownership bump isn't happening because of one good game though. People see the role solidifying and the minutes creeping up.
The Letdowns
Tyrese Maxey was the most disappointing story here. 42.9 FP sounds fine, right? Wrong. He's a 30 PPG guy and tonight he managed 20 points on 7-25 shooting. That's -10.0 versus his average, and the assists stayed flat at 7. For a reigning All-NBA selection, this is exactly the type of night that makes him frustrating to own. The good news? One bad shooting night doesn't sink a player of his caliber. The bad news? If he's dealing with anything physical or the 76ers' offense is slowing down without certain guys, you need to watch closely.
Dillon Brooks for Phoenix was straight up not having it. 17.5 FP on 2-13 shooting is rough, hitting that -14.5 below his 20.5 PPG average. He's getting the minutes (30), so it's not a role question, just a shooting night that'll happen to volume guys. Don't panic, but don't expect consistency.
The Trends
Andre Drummond and Adem Bona getting significant burn (21 and 26 minutes respectively) is worth flagging if you're thinking about grabbing either. Drummond went 8/15/1 for 28.5 FP, way above his 7.1 PPG average with +6.0 boards. Bona did similar work. Neither is going to be a league-winner, but if you've got injuries or need bodies, they're eating.
Grayson Allen's waiver-wire spike (+1.3% ownership now at 47.1%) is legit. He's getting 28 minutes and playing next to Booker and Beal when healthy. That's your guard off the bench role, and it's performing.
Jordan Goodwin going for 31 FP in 19 minutes for Phoenix is literally just a bad luck noise. Don't chase it. That's a backup guard who had a hot night.
The Moves
Add VJ Edgecombe immediately if he's available. 76ers bench role, 36 minutes tonight, went +9.2 above average. Even if this normalizes, he's got a clear path to playing time with decent efficiency. At 1.8% ownership, he's practically free.
Grab Grayson Allen if he's still there. He's at 47% ownership now, but if your league is slow, he's the Suns' third ball-handler getting legit minutes. Four threes tonight, solid all-around game. Depth is everything in fantasy.
Don't panic sell Tyrese Maxey. One bad shooting night doesn't erase All-NBA status. Hold and watch, but yeah, if you can upgrade at guard elsewhere, this is the type of performance that makes you consider it. Just don't sell low.
Next Up
Watch if the 76ers get their key guys back. That changes everything for role players like Edgecombe. Phoenix's shooting efficiency from three is a season story, not a game story, so keep tracking that. Booker staying under 35 minutes is worth monitoring too, whether that's load management or just game flow.