Kings' Arron Afflalo: Returns from three-game absence to score 19

Afflalo (elbow) contributed 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during a 120-113 victory against the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Analysis:

Afflalo returned from a three-game absence due a strained right elbow in impressive fashion, turning in a season-high scoring total against one of his former teams. The splashy return could allow Afflalo to poach some minutes from Ben McLemore and Garrett Temple in subsequent games, but fantasy players will probably want to see the veteran turn in several quality outings in a row before picking him up in most leagues. He's averaging just 7.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 24.1 minutes per game on the season while shooting 42.7 percent from the floor.