Middleton (thigh) exploded for 36 points (14-24 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine assists, six rebounds, and four steals across 43 minutes during the Bucks’ 109-108 overtime win versus the 76ers on Sunday.

Middleton did turn the ball over six times on Sunday, but overall he was excellent after missing the last three games with a thigh strain. Middleton’s 36 points matched his career high, and he was simply unstoppable, albeit against the 76ers. A week ago it seemed as if there was a solid chance that Middleton would be shut down for the remainder of the season, but he can safely be thrown back into fantasy lineups so long as he remains active for the final two games.

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Crowder, who missed six games recently due to an ankle injury, admits that he’s still getting back in game shape. He’s played 28 minutes per game in the four matches since his return, reports the Boston Herald.