Fantasy Wrap: Thursday, February 12
Sarah Kowalski
Orthopedic Nurse ยท Milwaukee Bucks fan
The Headlines
Dieng's 56.2-point explosion just rewrote the script for Milwaukee's frontcourt. The Bucks dismantled OKC 110-93, and it wasn't even close. Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder looked completely lost on offense, and the Bucks capitalized by running everything through their big man. This is the kind of performance that changes waiver wire priorities immediately.
The real story here? OKC's depth got exposed hard. Shai's absence wasn't just a problem. It was a full-on collapse.
Top Performers
- Dieng (MIL) - 56.2 Yahoo FP. Put the entire Thunder defense in a blender. This wasn't a good night for Dieng. This was a career-defining night.
2-5. [Remaining performances not detailed in provided recaps - noted but unable to rank without full stat lines]
The Disappointments
OKC's entire roster deserves a spot here, but the Thunder's supporting cast around SGA's absence was particularly brutal. When your best player is out, role players need to step up. They didn't. The Thunder got cooked, and anybody rolling out OKC players in this one got torched on the scoreboard.
Waiver Priority
1. Dieng (if available) He just proved he can go nuclear with increased volume. Milwaukee's trusting him with the workload, and even if tonight was a ceiling game, he's a must-add at this point.
2. Any MIL bench piece gaining minutes The Bucks are rolling. Ride the wave with whoever's getting consistent run in their rotation.
3. OKC role players (proceed with caution) Hold off on panic-adding Thunder depth guys right now. Wait to see how OKC looks with a healthy roster before grabbing them. Shai's injury is too fresh to trust anyone else there.
Sell High, Buy Low
Dieng. If you own him and got offered something decent, laugh and decline. He just put on a clinic. Hold tight. This is his breakout moment.
OKC players (sell now if you can). The Thunder are cooked without Shai, and there's no telling how long he's out. Move anyone you can before the full damage report hits.
Buy low on MIL depth. The Bucks offense is clicking. Secondary guys are going to see volume as long as Milwaukee keeps rolling like this.