As expected, Paul Millsap exploded for 25 points, nine rebounds and four blocks on Monday, while starting in place of injured Carlos Boozer (calf).
There’s a reason money-conscious Utah lavished a four-year, $32+ million contract on Millsap this summer — he’s crazy good. Boozer could return this week but coach Jerry Sloan has already said he’ll find more minutes for Millsap in the rotation — as usual, his value would skyrocket if Boozer gets traded
Paul Millsap scored 20 points on 7-of-10 FGs and 6-of-8 FTs in Saturday’s victory, adding six rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes off the bench.
Millsap got extra burn with the game basically decided by halftime, and his fantasy value isn’t likely to change too drastically unless Carlos Boozer is shipped out before the Feb. 18 deadline.
Paul Millsap tied his career high with 32 points in his first start of the season and added 14 rebounds and seven assists.
– associated press