Fantasy Wrap: Wednesday, March 25

The Headlines

Paul George just reminded everyone why he was a first-round pick. The 76ers needed someone to take over against Chicago, and PG went absolutely nuclear, leading PHI to a 157-137 W. This wasn't Embiid doing all the heavy lifting either. George's scoring prowess on full display means he's back in that elite tier after a quiet stretch. If you've been benching him due to recent games, time to slot him back in.

The Sixers' offense is clicking when both stars are engaged. That 157 points is exactly what you want to see from a top-tier NBA offense, and fantasy managers riding this team should feel good about playoff matchups ahead.

Top Performers

Paul George (PHI) - Led the 76ers scoring charge with a monster night. Exact FP pending final box, but he was the clear alpha in this one.
Joel Embiid (PHI) - Did Joel things, as the recap notes. When Embiid plays like Embiid, your fantasy team benefits. Consistent upside from the big man.
Chicago Bulls Guard - The recap doesn't break down individual performances beyond mentioning the loss, so the Bulls' scoring distribution will matter here for IDP purposes.
DeMar DeRozan or Zach LaVine (CHI) - One of these guys had to step up in a losing effort. Keep an eye on the full box for confirmation on who carried the load.
Role player minutes surge - Close games force coaches to ride their best guys. Anyone who got extended run for the 76ers in this tight contest deserves a look.

The Disappointments

The Chicago Bulls collectively disappointed. Losing at home 157-137 means your entire Bulls stack underperformed. Even if individual scorers got theirs, the loss and -20 differential is brutal for fantasy purposes. This is a team that can't consistently compete with elite offenses right now.

Anyone you started expecting 40+ from a Bull player came up short in a blowout loss. That's just the nature of this one.

Waiver Priority

Bench depth from the 76ers - George and Embiid are eating, which means role players getting minutes in a well-oiled offensive machine are valuable. Check the box for anyone who hit 25+ minutes. These guys have championship upside.
Bulls guards (secondary ball handlers) - Chicago needs to figure out their rotation after getting torched. Opportunity opens up for whoever earns minutes in the next game.
Bench bigs for PHI - With a balanced scoring attack, the Sixers don't need to lean on bench centers heavily, but spot-start situations could pop up.

Sell High, Buy Low

Sell High: Paul George just had a massive game. If you have a league-mate in panic mode or you need to consolidate talent, now's the time to package him out before regression inevitably hits. His value is peaking.

Buy Low: Chicago Bulls role players - This loss stings, but the season's young. Patient buyers can grab undervalued Bulls depth at a discount this week. There's going to be opportunity when Chicago bounces back.

Trending Down / Drop Candidates

Anyone on Chicago's bench who didn't contribute in this loss is in danger of losing minutes. Coaches get aggressive after getting blown out. Consolidate your Bulls holdings and keep only the core guys.

What's Next

Tomorrow's slate matters for confirming whether the 76ers' elite performance was real or a one-off. Back-to-back games can impact conditioning, so track rest situations closely. The Bulls play again soon too, so expect lineup changes and rotational adjustments.

Bottom line: George is back, Philly's scary when fully engaged, and the Bulls need a reality check. Stack accordingly.