Fantasy: Top NBA performances from Week 18
1/5Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 10: Thaddeus Young: 28 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3FG, 3-4 FT), 7 assists, 6 steals, 5 rebounds, 2 turnovers — We told you last week that Young would be the top option in Philadelphia and he’s lived up to the hype so far. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
![<p>No. 8: Trevor Ariza: 40 points (14-23 FG, 8-12 3FG, 4-5 FT), 4 steals, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 rebounds, 1 steal — Ariza quietly shot 49 percent from 3-point range last month and he picked up where he left off on Saturday with his 10<sup>th</sup> game of five or more bombs from downtown. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p>]()
2/5Washington Wizards' Trevor Ariza goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 8: Trevor Ariza: 40 points (14-23 FG, 8-12 3FG, 4-5 FT), 4 steals, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 rebounds, 1 steal — Ariza quietly shot 49 percent from 3-point range last month and he picked up where he left off on Saturday with his 10th game of five or more bombs from downtown. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
![<p>No. 7: Kyrie Irving: 31 points (10-19 FG, 4-7 3FG, 7-7 FT), 9 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 turnovers — His outing in a stunning upset over Oklahoma City was more impressive than his first career triple-double as both performances showed how dangerous Irving is when he’s on top of his game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p>]()
3/5Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) heads up the court after stealing the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 7: Kyrie Irving: 31 points (10-19 FG, 4-7 3FG, 7-7 FT), 9 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 turnovers — His outing in a stunning upset over Oklahoma City was more impressive than his first career triple-double as both performances showed how dangerous Irving is when he’s on top of his game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
![<p>No. 3: Kevin Love: 33 points (10-22 FG, 3-6 3FG, 10-14 FT), 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks — Love went from no triple-doubles in his first five seasons to nearly having two in three games. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p>]()
4/5Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) yells after hitting a three pointer against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
No. 3: Kevin Love: 33 points (10-22 FG, 3-6 3FG, 10-14 FT), 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks — Love went from no triple-doubles in his first five seasons to nearly having two in three games. (AP Photo/Matt York)
![<p>No. 2: Carmelo Anthony: 44 points (14-29 FG, 7-12 3FG, 9-9 FT), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 block — “YOLO” Anthony continues to have the green light in the Big Apple. He’s averaging the most field goal attempts and very well could lead the league in scoring the final five weeks of the regular season. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)</p>]()
5/5New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, right, works against Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, in New York. Dallas won 110-108. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
No. 2: Carmelo Anthony: 44 points (14-29 FG, 7-12 3FG, 9-9 FT), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 block — “YOLO” Anthony continues to have the green light in the Big Apple. He’s averaging the most field goal attempts and very well could lead the league in scoring the final five weeks of the regular season. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Before you set your lineup for Week 19, take a look back at the top fantasy performances from Week 18.
