Thu Nov 21 03:40:00 UTC 2024: ## NBA Action Heats Up: Maxey-Embiid Drama, Winning Streaks Collide, and Fantasy Hotshots Emerge

**NEW YORK, NY** – The NBA is back in full swing, with a jam-packed Wednesday night schedule promising exciting matchups and compelling storylines. Following a Tuesday night featuring the Celtics’ upset of the undefeated Cavaliers and rookie Dalton Knecht’s record-setting performance, fans have plenty to look forward to.

One major storyline involves the Philadelphia 76ers, who face the Memphis Grizzlies after an internal team meeting where Tyrese Maxey reportedly called out Joel Embiid for tardiness. All eyes will be on Embiid’s response on the court. Adding to the intrigue, the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, currently on a two-game losing streak, will clash with the surging Portland Trail Blazers, boasting a three-game win streak. Meanwhile, a high-scoring affair is anticipated between the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls, given their recent history of track meet-style games.

Several fantasy basketball players are heating up, making them must-have additions to rosters. Jared McCain, whose ownership is rapidly increasing, is averaging 26.6 PPG, 4.4 APG, 2.6 RPG and 4.4 3PG over his last five games. Other players in high demand include Orlando Magic center, Bol Bol, who is averaging a triple-double on his recent starts, Shaedon Sharpe with back-to-back 30-plus point games, and Coby White of the Chicago Bulls, who excels against the Bucks. The Knicks and Suns present another intriguing matchup, with the Knicks coming off of four wins in their last five games and the Suns struggling without Kevin Durant. Finally, Fred VanVleet of the Rockets will need to step up offensively, especially if Jalen Green is out due to illness. Scotty Pippen Jr. is also having a strong season filling in for Ja Morant.

ESPN’s Basketball Power Index (BPI) and Rotowire injury reports provide insights into potential outcomes and player availability for all games. The full schedule and BPI projections for Wednesday’s games are included below, with fantasy football point projections included to help inform fantasy league decisions.

**(Note: The detailed game-by-game breakdowns with lines, money lines, totals, BPI projections, and individual player fantasy points projections are too extensive to include fully in this rewritten news article but were available in the original text.)** Fans are encouraged to check ESPN for the complete schedule and updated information.

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