Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Thursday - ESPN

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The long-awaited debut of super rookie Victor Wembanyama helped define a busy Wednesday evening in the Association. For a deft breakdown of Wembanyama's strong finish to his first NBA action, our crew of insiders have you covered.

Some key takes from the 24 teams that played on Wednesday included a massive offensive outing from the Indiana Pacers. We already knew Tyrese Haliburton is a fantasy force, but Bruce Brown's first game with the Pacers included great usage and a team-best net rating. Brown, a championship caliber glue guy, is only rostered in a quarter of ESPN leagues. We might also want to consider loading up against this porous Wizards defense.

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For the Rockets, fears of Alperen Sengun being played off the floor in Ime Udoka's scheme might prove overblown; the versatile playmaking big was busy throughout the night in an ugly loss to Orlando. The Magic's backcourt, meanwhile, continues to prove