Fantasy Wrap: Thursday, February 5
Jake Morrison
Computer Science Student ยท Dallas Mavericks fan
The Headlines
Cade Cunningham put up 46 ESPN fantasy points and basically played a one-man show in Detroit, but it didn't matter. The Wizards' bench came ALIVE and that's the real story here. Washington's role players stepped up when it mattered, which is the kind of narrative that wins championships in fantasy. If you've been sleeping on Wizards bench guys, last night was a wake-up call.
Top Performers
Cade Cunningham (DET) - 46 ESPN FP. The guy was everywhere despite the loss. This is a "don't panic sell" situation even though Detroit took an L.
Wizards Bench Collective - The supporting cast showed out in Washington's 126-117 road win. Depth is real and it matters.
[Awaiting additional game data for full top-5 ranking]
The Disappointments
Cade Cunningham is the obvious name here since 46 points and a loss is the textbook definition of a beautiful stat line that means nothing in the win column. Your team got outworked by the other squad's supporting cast. That stings different when you're carrying your team and still lose.
Waiver Priority
Wizards Bench Guys - Whoever stepped up last night (specifics needed from full recap). When role players get run in a win like this, it's often a sign of expanded minutes going forward. These are your depth lottery tickets.
Sell High, Buy Low
Cade's Still Your Guy - Don't let one bad loss (even with gaudy stats) shake your confidence. 46 fantasy points is elite production. The Detroit supporting cast might be the real problem, so if someone panics in your league, hold firm on Cade or use his big game to extract value in a package deal.
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