
Johnson is back in the lineup after missing six games with a sprained right ankle. As a result, Jalen Wilson moves to the bench, where his already-low fantasy value takes a hit. However, he will remain in the rotation. The other four starters are unchanged from Tuesday's wild victory over the Rockets.
Johnson will be back after missing the team's last six games with a right ankle sprain. He'll likely make an immediate return to the starting lineup, which will push either Jalen Wilson or Ziaire Williams back to the bench and leave fewer minutes for reserves like Tosan Evbuomwan and Tyrese Martin.
Sengun returned from a three-game absence and dominated Brooklyn on both ends of the court. The big man led all players in points and rebounds and hit some clutch free throws down the stretch. Ziaire Williams hit a three-pointer with just under 50 seconds to cut Houston's lead to one, and Sengun hit all four of his free throw attempts over the final 30 seconds of the contest to extend Houston's lead. Unfortunately for Sengun, his huge night was spoiled as the Nets scored six points in five seconds to turn a four-point deficit into a two-point win. Sengun's 20 rebounds are the second-most of his career, and this performance marks his first career 20-20 game.
Williams is one of a few Nets who have benefited from the absence of Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson, Noah Clowney and Ben Simmons from the Brooklyn lineup. The 23-year-old small forward led the team in scoring with 21 points Saturday. He was two rebounds away from a double-double, recorded a steal and two blocks and drained two 3-pointers. As long as Williams continues to start, he'll be a viable fantasy option.
Ziaire Williams had 21 points, D Angelo Russell added 18 and the Nets won consecutive games for the first time since November with a 110-98 victory over the short-handed Houston Rockets on Saturday night.