NBA Daily Notes: The Raptors falter; top fantasy picks for December 17th

Toronto Raptors lose another game to the Denver Nuggets
Toronto Raptors lose another game to the Denver Nuggets

PG 2 - Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)

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Philadelphia 76ers are playing at a really high level
Philadelphia 76ers are playing at a really high level

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing some really good basketball to start the 2018-19 NBA season. They're currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings and are 20-11, just 2.5 games behind the leaders, Toronto Raptors.

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They've gone on a 7-3 run in their last 10 games and will look to continue this streak against the San Antonio Spurs tomorrow. In their last game, they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-105, with a stellar display from the player in focus, Ben Simmons.

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The 2017-18 NBA rookie of the year, Ben Simmons had been playing at an elite level all of last year. It seems like he still is carrying forward that form into the new season. He is currently averaging 16 points, with almost 9 rebounds and 8 assists per match.

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In the last match against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Simmons had a brilliant triple-double, scoring 22 points, along with 14 assists and 11 rebounds. He is in amazing form and will look to continue this in their next match against the San Antonio Spurs.

Alternate pick: Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder)

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi
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