Allen got the flu last month and really struggled with his shot when he returned… then, he got COVID and missed more time. Upon his return on Thursday, he shook off his shooting woes to can 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-7 from downtown for 15 points with five boards, two steals and a block. Allen has shot better this month, and has been hoisting way more long bombs this season.
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December was Severson’s best month so far, and he’s building off that, having already surpassed last season’s goal total. With his size and shot, he’s a real asset — especially when he’s producing consistently like he’s been the past few weeks.
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The thing is, Philly is just 3-8 when he’s out, so it’s pretty obvious how vital the big man is to the team. The good news is Embiid is healthy and rolling right now, scoring at least 34 points in three straight, and while he’s seen slightly less PT this month, he’s really been efficient with it. His touches are actually down a smidge this season, but he’s been getting more and more looks each month, so that’s clearly not an issue.
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Not much has gone right for the Isles so far, but the development of Dobson — the team’s leader in Fantasy points — has been a very pleasant surprise. After picking up a PP assist on Sunday, he now leads all Isle blueliners in goals, helpers, points and shots on goal. Dobson had a quiet November offensively, but has gone off for six points in just nine games this month, while seeing a big boost in minutes. He should soar past his career best in points in no time.
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He’s played at least 21 minutes in three of the last four games, snapped a shooting drought (11-for-15) and finally jacked up more three-point attempts than he has recently. Strus has improved his rebounding work this season and since returning from a knee injury in mid-November, has managed to score in double-digits eight times. The DePaul product came out of college known for his athleticism and shooting, especially from downtown, but there were concerns about his ability to get to the hoop. Strus could be a nice DFS play if Herro remains out.
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Nichushkin’s production has led to an uptick in PT; on both Wednesday and Friday, for instance, he paced all Colorado forwards in ice time. At 6’4″, 210, he has amazing size for a winger, and given how powerful his skating is, there’s amazing upside here. If Nichushkin is finally developing a bit of consistency and will battle game in and game out, look out.
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We’re back to give him another look now that Booker’s out, and so far, so good. On Thursday, Shamet got his first start of the season and responded with 14 points, four threes and three boards, and then he added another three treys on Friday. His bucket count was up last month, but overall he’s seen his role reduced this season. This is Shamet’s chance to change that, and early on, he’s looked good, so makes for a nice short-term addition, especially if you need help with three-pointers.
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