10 key takeaways from Week 3 of the 2020-21 NBA

#8 Draymond Green's return rejuvenates the Golden State Warriors

The much-anticipated return of Draymond Green is paying dividends and bolstered the prospects for the Golden State Warriors in the 2020-21 NBA.

Green is not only a leader on the court for both the Warriors' defense and for their young roster, but he is also the key to unleashing Steph Curry's brilliance.

Draymond Green is making a huge difference for the Warriors. 💪 pic.twitter.com/Wj0dEvT3mM
— theScore (@theScore) January 11, 2021

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Curry has seen his shooting from the field and from beyond the arc dramatically improve since Green's return, helping the Warriors up to a 6-4 record in the West.

#9 Markelle Fultz suffers a torn ACL

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks - Game Five

The Orlando Magic franchise will be wondering when their luck will finally turn. After a positive start to the season, point guard Markelle Fultz suffered a torn ACL while driving toward the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

That has only compounded the Magic's offensive woes and could trigger their front office to move Aaron Gordon on for a few scoring replacements.

With Markelle Fultz out for the rest of the season, what's next for the Orlando Magic? On "The Alex Kennedy Podcast," @NikolaVucevic talked about Fultz's injury, how the Magic will adjust, what this means for Cole Anthony and more. FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/EUSTS0i9OL pic.twitter.com/0hFwypjeJg
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) January 10, 2021

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#10 Rookies gather momentum

A supposedly poor NBA Draft class is doing its best to prove its critics wrong.

There is genuine excitement about LaMelo Ball, who has contributed significantly to the Charlotte Hornets' 3-1 record this week, as he became the youngest player to post a triple-double in an NBA game.

The Golden State Warriors have also massively benefitted from having a consistent traditional center in James Wiseman, who is rapidly evolving under the tutelage of Draymond Green in defenese.

In Tyrese Maxey's only start this season, the rookie guard scored an incredible 39 points for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Elsewhere, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards have made considerable contributions in their first season in the league.