NBA Daily Notes: The Raptors keep winning; Top fantasy picks for January 12th

PF 2 - Blake Griffin (Detroit Pistons):

Detroit Pistons are struggling to keep it going this season

Preview:

The Detroit Pistons had started off the season really well but then a spate of injuries and then a lack of rhythm has seemingly pushed them out of playoff contention for a bit. They are 9th in the Eastern Conference and have a 17-23 record. They are on a 4 game losing streak and have won 2 of their last 10 games.

Last 3 games:

1. 10/1/2019 - L - Sacramento Kings, 102-112
2. 9/1/2019 - L - Los Angeles Lakers, 100-113
3. 7/1/2019 - L - San Antonio Spurs, 107-119

Player performances and review:

Blake Griffin has been putting up some amazing performances this season, averaging a career high 25 points per game, along with more than 8 rebounds per game and more than 5 assists per match as well. He is well and truly playing like a superstar again and has been able to keep away from injuries as well, which has elevated his status as a superstar.

He missed the last game for rest purposes against the Sacramento Kings, but he played in the loss against the Lakers, having a sub par game, scoring just 16 points, dishing out 6 assists and getting a steal too.

The Pistons will be hoping he returns with some hunger against the Los Angeles Clippers in his return tomorrow.

Alternate pick: Julius Randle (New Orleans Pelicans)