Khris Middleton finished Thursday's Game 6 loss to the Pacers with 14 points (6-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 37 minutes.
Analysis: While Damian Lillard did return from an Achilles injury, the Bucks were still without Giannis Antetokounmpo. That meant they needed another virtuoso performance from Middleton to keep their season alive, and that didn't happen. The veteran wing finished with a series-low 14 points as the Pacers sent Milwaukee fishing. As in 2022-23, the inability to remain healthy sapped most of Middleton's fantasy value this season. Managers expected this, based on Khash Money's Yahoo ADP of 82.3. While his regular season fantasy value wasn't terrible, the availability issues proved costly. Middleton finished the year ranked outside the top 100 in 9-cat formats, albeit by a few spots. How much managers should trust him in the fall will depend on the Bucks' roster, but Middleton's days as a top 60 fantasy player may be in the rear-view mirror.
Khris Middleton, Patrick Beverley available Thurs.
Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain) and Patrick Beverley (right oblique muscle strain) will play in Game 6 against the Pacers on Thursday.
Analysis: Both players were listed as probable, so their availablility isn't a surprise. They both played well in Game 5 and will have to shine again in Game 6 in order to extend the series.
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