Dyson Daniels showered the Rockets with some very high praise on the defensive end after the Hawks' loss on Tuesday night.

Simmons, who was initially listed as ‘available’ for the Brooklyn Nets’ clash with the Miami Heat and had recently battled a bout of illness, was a late scratch due to lower back soreness. In Atlanta, Dyson Daniels and the undermanned Hawks fell to the lowly Toronto Raptors.

Daniels closed Wednesday's 110-94 win over Chicago with 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes. The 21-year-old is having a career year as a starter in Atlanta.

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Daniels continued his breakout season, recording his second double-double in the past four games. While his defensive contributions typically garner all the attention, he has quietly been able to develop his offensive game. He has scored double-digits in seven straight games, shooting an impressive 53.7 percent from the field during that time.

Good to go Tuesday

The Heat suspended Jimmy Butler again on Monday, and multiple low-rostered players performed well against the Magic.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

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