Keyonte George erupts for 39 points, nine assists and four steals

George posted a massive fantasy night on Wednesday with elite playmaking and defensive numbers to go with a season-high in scoring. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 5, 2026

Keyonte George scored 39 points with nine assists, four steals, one block and two threes on 14-of-26 shooting in 44 minutes as a starter on Wednesday, November 4, though the Jazz fell 120-113 to the Pelicans.

The line produced 66.9 fantasy points against 30.7 a game over his previous 7 games, with more minutes and shots than usual behind it. George offers second-round value in nine-category formats (rank 60, 0.62 per game) and 34.9 projected fantasy points in default points leagues, making him a hold in all formats after this performance.

Fantasy impact

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Keyonte George

George's 39 points were well above his 19.6-point average over his previous 7 games, and the nine assists and four steals were both season highs that exceeded his 5.4-assist, 0.6-steal marks in that span. The 44 minutes were also well above his 30.8-minute baseline, reflecting the close contest and his expanded role. He shot 14-of-26 from the field and 9-of-13 from the line, efficient work at a 28.9 per cent usage rate and 56.8 per cent true shooting on the season.

Season to date over 8 games, George is averaging 22.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 32.4 minutes a game, with a start share of 100 per cent. The Jazz have one game left this week, on Wednesday, giving managers in weekly leagues a chance to ride the hot hand. George is a clear hold in all formats as a heliocentric creator with top-60 overall value.

What to do

• Hold Keyonte George in all formats as a top-60 overall asset with second-round nine-category value.

• Start George in the Jazz's final game this week on Wednesday to capitalise on his expanded role and strong recent output.

• Monitor George's minute and usage trends after this performance, as his playmaking and defensive upside make him a league-winner if sustained.

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