LJ Cryer erupts for 20 points, 6 threes in Warriors' loss to Spurs

Cryer's 24-minute cameo off the bench Friday delivered 34.4 fantasy points, well above his 6.6 a game over his previous 9 outings and worth streaming.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 14, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

LJ Cryer scored 20 points on 7-of-17 shooting with 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 6 threes and no turnovers in 24 minutes off the bench Friday, November 13, when Golden State fell 123-85 to San Antonio.

The line generated 34.4 fantasy points against 6.6 a game over his previous 9 games (4.6 points, 0.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 threes in 7.5 minutes), driven by triple his usual minutes and shot attempts in a lopsided defeat. The burst aids category builds seeking threes, assists and shooting efficiency, and points-league rosters chasing ceiling games from deep reserves.

Fantasy impact

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LJ Cryer

Cryer's 20 points and 6 threes were his highest totals in those categories this season, coming on 57.3 per cent true shooting with a 23.4 per cent usage rate, converting on volume that rarely comes his way. Over 10 games this season, including this one, he has averaged 6.1 points, 0.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 9.2 minutes, with projected fantasy points sitting at 5.9 per game. The blowout afforded him run he would not see in a competitive contest.

Golden State has no games left this week and no games next week, eliminating any immediate streaming appeal. Cryer remains a deep-league dart throw for managers desperate for threes in favourable matchups, but his 9.2 minutes per game this season and lack of a clear path to consistent opportunity keep him off standard rosters. His 0 per cent start share and spot in the rotation make Friday's output an outlier rather than a signal.

What to do

• Leave Cryer on waivers in all formats, as Golden State has no games left this week and no games next week.

• Monitor his minutes in competitive games when the Warriors return, but expect a return to single-digit playing time.

• Stream him only in the deepest leagues if he somehow enters the rotation with consistent double-digit minutes going forward.

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