Carmelo Anthony erupts for season-high 32 points in a win over the Pistons

Carmelo Anthony
PF, Portland Trail Blazers

Carmelo Anthony put up a season-high 32 points on 11-of-16 shooting in a 107-104 win over the Pistons on Sunday.

Anthony brought his efficiency back up after his recent struggles from the field, which helped the Blazers pull out a close victory. Trevor Ariza, who had been trending up as of late, put up just two points on 1-of-4 shooting in 36 minutes. Ariza should bring top-100 value, while Anthony remains a late-round option for standard leagues.

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February 23, 2020, 11:27 pm

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