Precious Achiuwa stood out as a bright spot for the second unit during a loss to Phoenix, scoring 14 points on nearly perfect shooting (6-of-7). In addition to scoring, he contributed five rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 25 minutes of play.
This performance indicated a possible shift in the team's frontcourt dynamics, as Achiuwa logged 11 more minutes than the starter Drew Eubanks. Despite Eubanks securing nine rebounds, his overall impact filling in for the injured Domantas Sabonis has been limited. Achiuwa's more productive outing suggests he could soon move into the starting lineup.
"The performance highlighted a potential shift in the frontcourt hierarchy, as Achiuwa played 11 more minutes than starter Drew Eubanks."
"While Eubanks did grab nine rebounds, his overall effectiveness in filling the void left by Domantas Sabonis (knee) has been limited."
"Given Achiuwa's superior production, a move to the starting lineup appears to be a distinct possibility in the near future."
Though Achiuwa has shown flashes of efficiency in some games, including this one, he has struggled with consistency, topping 10 points only three times this season and exceeding five rebounds only four times. His fantasy basketball relevance remains uncertain during Sabonis's absence.
Precious Achiuwa's efficient and impactful play in this game spotlights his growing role and suggests he may soon rise to a starting position in the frontcourt rotation.