In a thrilling encounter, the Minnesota Timberwolves edged out the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime, marking a pivotal moment in the Western Conference standings. Nickeil Alexander-Walker delivered an impressive performance, scoring 26 points and dishing out eight assists while taking advantage of increased playing time due to suspensions. With this victory, Minnesota is now locked in a tie for the sixth seed in the West, crucial as they aim to avoid the play-in tournament.

Other standout players included Ryan Rollins of the Milwaukee Bucks, who put up 23 points and five assists in a career-best showing, and Julian Champagnie, who capitalized on teammate Jeremy Sochan's absence with 19 points for the Spurs. Grayson Allen also made his mark for the Suns with 23 points of his own, while Mitchell Robinson excelled for the Knicks with a double-double against the Cavaliers. Each of these players represents enticing options for fantasy managers looking to bolster their rosters in the final stretch of the season.