Aday Mara posts 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in blowout start

Fantasy basketball: Mara's 18 points in 27 minutes as a starter came with increased shot volume in a lopsided win, making him a useful stream Saturday.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 8, 2026

Aday Mara posted 18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks on 8-of-10 shooting in 27 minutes as a starter in Oklahoma City's 114-75 win over Washington on Saturday, November 7. He added one three and one turnover while making 1-of-2 free throws in the blowout victory.

The 18 points more than doubled his 7.0-point average over his previous 9 games, and the 27 minutes marked a significant increase from his 18.9-minute baseline. In nine-category leagues his blocks and efficient shooting help, though his 17.2% usage and limited counting stats keep him outside standard rosters. He projects to 20.2 fantasy points a game in default points scoring, and this performance delivered 40.1.

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Aday Mara

The scoring output came on just 10 field-goal attempts, well above his normal volume, in a game that allowed Oklahoma City to empty its bench early. Mara has averaged 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over his previous 9 games whilst shooting 58.7% from the field, and his 59.9% true shooting this season supports efficient production when his minutes rise. His usage remains low at 17.2%, limiting his ability to replicate this scoring in competitive contests.

Mara has one game left this week, Saturday against an opponent to be determined, and it falls on the second night of a back-to-back. His minutes have trended up 3.5 a game over his last five, but he has started just 11% of games this season. Oklahoma City has no games next week. Stream him Saturday for blocks and efficient shooting in deep leagues, but expect reduced minutes in tighter games and temper expectations beyond Saturday given his typical role.

What to do

• Stream Mara on Saturday for blocks and efficient shooting in very deep leagues.

• Do not expect this scoring volume to continue when Oklahoma City faces closer competition.

• Monitor his minutes on the second night of the back-to-back before adding him.

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