NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dominates in Week 10

Last week in the NBA was full of exciting Christmas Day games, but the standout performances didn't stop there. Two players really stood out by averaging over 60 fantasy points - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama impressed for the second week in a row, but it was SGA who claimed the top spot with his stellar performances.

The following players averaged the most fantasy points per game last week (two-game minimum).

#1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Last Week: 70.8 FP/G
Season Rank: 5 (53.7 FP/G)

Gilgeous-Alexander keeps himself in the Kia Most Valuable Player conversation for the Western Conference-leading Thunder (22-5). Last week’s performances included two 40-point games – one of which was a career-high 45 points. He also recorded at least one steal and one block in each of his four games and shot 63 FG%. Overall, SGA averaged 35.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.8 steals.

#2. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

Last Week: 61.4 FP/G
Season Rank: 3 (54.8 FP/G)

The sophomore phenom was up to his usual tricks last week with some monster stat lines that are becoming alarmingly common for him. His best performance was during a close loss to the Knicks on Christmas Day, where he rattled off 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and a steal. On the week as a whole, Wembanyama averaged 30.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.0 blocks and 3.5 assists with shooting splits of 48/40/92. He’s also recorded at least 52.9 fantasy points in eight straight games.

#3. Tyrese Maxey, 76ers

Last Week: 58.9 FP/G
Season Rank: 19 (43.7 FP/G)

It was an excellent week for Maxey and the 76ers, who won all three games. He had arguably his best performance of the week on Christmas Day over the Celtics, posting 33 points, 12 assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block. The speedy point guard scored at least 32 points in each of his three performances and averaged 32.3 points, 8.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Maxey’s impressive run extends further back, as he’s recorded at least 34.7 fantasy points in six straight games.

#4. LeBron James, Lakers

Last Week: 57.3 FP/G
Season Rank: 13 (46.8 FP/G)

James missed the Lakers’ most recent game – a win over the Kings on Saturday – due to an illness. However, he played well over two prior games in the week. He kicked things off with a 28-11-11 triple-double against the Pistons before compiling 31 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals, and a block in a win over the Warriors on Christmas Day. James has recorded at least 37.7 fantasy points in seven straight games.

#5. Nikola Jokić, Nuggets

Last Week: 55.8 FP/G
Season Rank: 1 (63.4 FP/G)

In what was technically a down week for the Kia MVP candidate, he still put up one triple-double and ranked fifth in average fantasy points. His triple-double came two days after Christmas against the Cavaliers, posting 27-14-13 with three steals and only one turnover. On the week, Jokić averaged 30.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 63/78/48.

This week’s preview:

The following players are top-15 in fantasy points per game and play at least three games next week with fewer than two matchups against top-10 defenses

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets (FP/G: 63.4) – @UTA, ATL, SAS, @SASGiannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks (FP/G: 58.8) – @IND, BKN, PORVictor Wembanyama, Spurs (FP/G: 54.8) – LAC, @DEN, DENKarl-Anthony Towns, Knicks (FP/G: 48.4) – @WAS, UTA, @OKC, @CHIJalen Johnson and Trae Young, Hawks (FP/G: 45.0, 44.5) – @DEN, @LAL, @LAC