"A welcome theme today is anticipated returns. The Portland Trail Blazers are likely to get Jrue Holiday back in the lineup against the New York Knicks after a 27-game absence due to a calf injury. The savvy veteran should bring poise on offense and reliability on defense to this young Portland roster. Holiday is a free agent in nearly a third of ESPN leagues."
"The Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes has missed only a few recent games with a knee ailment, though his likely return to the lineup today against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers is significant. The quality of these two defenses could tamp down scoring. Keep an eye on point totals during such a big slate; games with totals north of 230 points are ideal."
Ten NBA games are scheduled for Sunday, creating a large slate that requires attention to matchups, rotations, and injuries. Jrue Holiday is expected to return to Portland after a 27-game absence, adding veteran stability defensively and offensively. Josh Hart is set to re-enter New York's rotation, affecting Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek's roles. Scottie Barnes is likely to return for Toronto against Philadelphia, though strong defenses could suppress scoring. Only two games have double-digit spreads, increasing competitive balance and reducing blowout-driven variance. Point totals above 230 are best for targeting high-scoring matchups for fantasy streaming.
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