Fantasy Basketball's High Score Perfect Lineup at NBA All-Star Break

Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić, and Nikola Jokić lead the way so far this season

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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As the NBA reaches the All-Star break in the 2025-26 season, we take a look at the fantasy basketball High Score perfect lineup so far. The team is headlined by standout performances from Cade Cunningham, Luka Dončić, and Nikola Jokić, among others who have put up huge stat lines this season.

Why it matters

The All-Star break marks a key point in the fantasy basketball season, as teams and players often shift gears heading into the final stretch. Identifying the top fantasy performers so far provides insight into which stars are leading the way and which players could make a difference down the stretch for fantasy managers.

The details

Cade Cunningham had an MVP-caliber start to the season, averaging over 31 points per game in November, but has since dealt with injuries and regression. Luka Dončić has been a fantasy juggernaut, including a 99-point performance in December, but is currently sidelined with a hamstring issue. Nikola Jokić set the High Score record with a 108-point game on Christmas Day, but has seen his scoring dip since returning from a knee injury. Other standouts include Jalen Johnson, who has thrived with increased opportunity in Atlanta, and Tyrese Maxey, who ranks sixth in the league in scoring.

  • Cade Cunningham's 31.6 points per game came in November.
  • Luka Dončić's 99-point game was in December.
  • Nikola Jokić's 108-point record was set on Christmas Day.
  • Jalen Johnson has averaged a triple-double in 4 games this month.
  • Tyrese Maxey currently ranks 6th in the NBA in scoring at 28.9 points per game.

The players

Cade Cunningham

A guard for the Detroit Pistons who had an MVP-caliber start to the season but has since dealt with injuries and regression.

Luka Dončić

A guard for the Dallas Mavericks who has been a fantasy juggernaut, including a 99-point performance in December, but is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Nikola Jokić

A frontcourt player for the Denver Nuggets who set the High Score record with a 108-point game on Christmas Day, but has seen his scoring dip since returning from a knee injury.

Jalen Johnson

A frontcourt player for the Atlanta Hawks who has thrived with increased opportunity after the team traded away Trae Young and Kristaps Porziņģis.

Kawhi Leonard

A frontcourt player for the Los Angeles Clippers who has had his best season since 2019-20 as the team has surged into playoff position in the West.

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What they’re saying

“There was a point at which Joker was sidelined, and Dončić became the gold standard in High Score and fantasy basketball overall.”

— Ben Zweiman, Author (yahoo.com)

“It'll take a lot for Johnson to unseat Jokić as the top overall player in High Score but he has an outside chance.”

— Ben Zweiman, Author (yahoo.com)

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