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Kyshawn George Breakout + Wemby Blocks 9 | Friday Fantasy Basketball Recap

Oct 25, 2025

Kyshawn George stunned with a 34/11 performance, raising questions about his role moving forward. Victor Wembanyama showcased his defensive prowess with an impressive night of 9 blocks, prompting discussions on his fantasy value. Luka Dončić exploded for 49 points, but concerns linger over Dallas' performance. Insights on waiver wire trends and notable player performances, including Giannis and Anthony Davis, give managers crucial strategy tips as the season unfolds.

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ADVICE

Don't Chase One-Game Waiver Hot Streaks

Avoid chasing one-game performances when adding players off waivers after opening night.
Follow minutes and roles across multiple games before committing roster spots.

INSIGHT

Hot Bench Games Need Role Clarity

Cole Anthony's 23-point bench game shows opportunity can shift quickly in Rivers' rotations.
Hot games rarely guarantee sustained minutes without role clarity from the coach.

ADVICE

How To Treat Wembanyama Early

Add Wembanyama in deeper leagues after repeated elite defensive games, but temper scoring expectations.
Prioritize his blocks and rebounds while watching how Spurs usage evolves when Fox returns.

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Kyshawn George shocked everyone with a huge performance, Victor Wembanyama swatted 9 shots, and Luka Dončić poured in 49 — Friday was wild in the NBA.

Josh Lloyd breaks down all 12 games with fantasy takeaways, waiver recommendations, and what is real vs noise early in the season. How should managers react to Kyshawn George’s surge? Does Wemby’s defensive dominance already make him a top fantasy player? And should you worry about Dallas dropping another game?

Other key fantasy notes:
• Anthony Davis + Giannis Antetokounmpo dominate
• Washington rotation shake-up
• Orlando bench production
• Mark Williams + Detroit concerns
• Waiver watch trending players

Watch now to stay ahead of your league.

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