Behold my internal monologue from last night:

Free NBA League Pass through the weekend? Sweet, I'm in.

What's that? Anthony Davis is injured seven minutes into this game, (expletive).

Come on, man.

HOSPITAL WARD

Anthony Davis has never been considered a healthy basketball player. Each of his first two seasons were cut short due to injury, never playing more than 67 games. Last night, Davis continued that tradition by removing himself from the game because he couldn't breathe after receiving an elbow to the sternum area. He was diagnosed with a chest contusion, but x-rays were negative. I would assume his status for Sunday against the Warriors is questionable. If Kevin Durant's Jones fracture didn't drive home the point during the preseason, consider yourself reintroduced to the perils of playing fantasy basketball. No player is immune from a catastrophic season-ending injury or a short illness-induced reprieve. All you can do is wait for more news and adjust.

Ryan Anderson, a.k.a The Flamethrower, started the second half. He closed out the Cavaliers with 30 points (9-18 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, and one steal in a season-high 41 minutes. In case you weren't keeping track, through two games against the Cavaliers, Anderson is averaging 31.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 8.0 three-pointers and shooting 54.1 percent from the field and 61.5 percent from downtown. Against the rest of the league in 20 games, Anderson is posting 13.4 points, 1.7 three-pointers while shooting 39 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from downtown. I've always been on the side of selling Anderson, so take advantage of the opportunity before Davis returns to full health and Anderson is stuck playing 28 minutes as a reserve.

Tyreke Evans gave us vintage Evans. For those who just started watching basketball last season, recall his final 20 games or so when Monty Williams finally threw him in the starting lineup. In 40 minutes, Evans provided a season-high 31 points (13-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, one steal, and one block. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to move Evans, now is your chance. Explosive games like the ones Anderson and Evans produced give them a brief moment of relevance. You have to strike while the iron is hot.

Derrick Favors suffered a right ankle injury early in the game and didn't return. X-rays were negative and he was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot. The Jazz are off Saturday, then play five road games in seven nights. Rudy Gobert stepped up in Favors' absence, furnishing nine points (2-2 FG, 5-6 FT), a season-high 11 rebounds, a career-high five blocks, a career-high four assists, and one steal in a season-high 26 minutes. He's already the most added player in Yahoo! leagues. I like to think my recommendation at the beginning of the week in the Waiver Wire article fudged those numbers. Regardless, Gobert and the Jazz play four games next week. His value spikes as long as Favors sits. If you have space and want to add him, go right ahead. Just don't expect him to make 83 percent of his free-throws on the reg.

Enes Kanter scored a season-high 25 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and grabbed eight rebounds in a season-high 37 minutes. He's another individual consider. Sadly, he probably won't provide the block totals all season that Gobert will give you over the next week if Favors can't play. Kanter is averaging 1.6 combined blocks/steals/assists for the season, but seems poised to play the most minutes of the frontcourt cohort. Trevor Booker could see a rise in playing time as well. Although, his minutes have steadily declined over the past four games, bottoming out at 14 last night, even after the Favors injury.

Iman Shumpert left his game with a dislocated left shoulder and didn't return. Quick research indicates six weeks is the medial timeline for such occurrences, keeping him out a possible 20 games. He lucked out since the Knicks travel to London next month, a trip surrounded by seven days off. I'll stipulate that I am not a doctor, so take my patchwork analysis for what it's worth. The reevaluation is scheduled for today. Tim Hardaway started the second half and finished the game with 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, and one assist in 32 minutes. He was limited to four points in 21 second-half minutes. Most people would blindly recommend taking a flier on Hardaway; I'm not most people. His fantasy value is severely limited. If Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith (heel), and Amar'eStoudemire are forced to miss extended time, then I'd consider Hardaway in a standard league. You definitely want to consider adding Jose Calderon and J.R. Smith beforehand. They're proven commodities against first units. Hardaway can barely finish around the rim unless it's in transition.

Dion Waiters left the game due to abdominal pain. He stayed in a New Orleans hospital overnight, but I still haven't heard what's bothering him. The Cavaliers have two days off before they face the Hornets in Cleveland. If Waiters misses several games, Matthew Dellavedova is the next man up.

Douglas McDermott is expected to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. He missed five consecutive contests and was only playing 11.5 minutes per game in coach Thibodeau's rotation.

Marcus Smart suffered a left Achilles strain in his fifth game back from a left ankle sprain. Any extended absence gives Evan Turner back some minutes, as well as Marcus Thornton. The Celtics only play eight games the rest of the month, in the event the strain isn't considered serious.

Spencer Hawes didn't return after suffering a bruised left knee. X-rays were negative. He's going to be reevaluated today before the Clippers take on the Bucks. Coach Doc Rivers limited DeAndre Jordan to nine second-half minutes, matching the Wizards' small-ball lineups. That trend may continue if Hawes misses the next three contests against Eastern Conference opponents.

C.J. Miles suffered a bruised left knee, exited briefly before returning, only to leave for good in the second quarter. Further testing revealed no damage. Part of the reason Josh Lloyd and I poopooed Miles as a fantasy player was because of his insane peaks and propensity to incur injury after injury.

M.I.A

• Atlanta
  • Pero Antic (illness)
• Boston
  • Avery Bradley (illness)
• Brooklyn
  • Mirza Teletovic (hip)
  • Brook Lopez (back)
  • Jerome Jordan (DNP-CD)
• Charlotte
  • Jeff Taylor (suspension)
  • P.J. Hairston (disciplinary)
• Chicago
  • Joakim Noah (ankle)
  • Doug McDermott (knee)
• Cleveland
  • Mike Miller (concussion)
• Indiana
  • George Hill (knee/quad)
• Miami
  • Josh McRoberts (knee)
  • Chris Andersen (ankle)
• Minnesota
  • Mo Williams (back)
  • Ronny Turiaf (hip)
  • Nikola Pekovic (ankle/wrist)
• New York
  • J.R. Smith (heel)
• Orlando
  • Nikola Vucevic (back)
• San Antonio
  • Kawhi Leonard (hand)

ROTATION NOTES

Robert Covington replaced Henry Sims in the starting lineup. The Brandon Davies trade left the Sixers with two players taller than 6'9", forcing Brett Brown to use Sims as the backup center. This trend will likely continue until a third big joins the roster. I was under the impression that 6'9" Furkan Aldemir was on board as of two weeks ago. I've heard nothing of the matter since, so I'm assuming he's staying in Turkey. The recent signing of Ronald Roberts doesn't bode well for Aldemir. That was just a longwinded way of saying Sims will be stuck backing up Nerlens Noel because of the lack of size in the Sixers frontcourt.

Transitioning back to Covington. The second-year forward scored a team-high 20 points (6-10 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, three steals, two assists, and one block in 30 minutes. All signs point toward an immediate add in many cases. The one comp that keeps floating around in my head is the season that Dorell Wright had with the Golden State Warriors about four years ago. He wound up averaging 16.4 points, 2.3 three-pointers, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 38 minutes per game. Some of those benchmarks won't easily be obtained, especially if Brett Brown continues to run him just 30 minutes a night. Covington's presence was a welcome addition for Michael Carter-Williams, who assisted on five of Covington's six three-pointers. He's the first legitimate floor-spacer at Carter-Williams disposal since Spencer Hawes. The chemistry those two have shown, combined with the driving lanes Covington creates, is the reason I'm not afraid to recommend Covington. Through 13 games, Covington is shooting 52.1 percent from downtown. In 42 games last season in the D-League, Covington sank 133-of-359 three-pointers (37 percent), proving his marksmanship in the NBA is no fluke.

Tony Wroten resurfaced after missing the previous six games with a knee issue. In 22 minutes, he chipped in 12 points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists, and one steal off the bench. He didn't quite look like his normal explosive self, struggling to convert at the rim against the likes of Mason Plumlee and Kevin Garnett. I'd expect Wroten to inch closer to 25 minutes per game over the next few weeks, if only to alleviate the burden from Carter-Williams having to play almost 40 minutes every night. At this point, Wroten becomes the last guy on your bench, easily discarded if a Robert Covington or other hot-ticket items reveals himself.

(SIDENOTE: Covington's voice doesn't match his appearance. You've been warned)

Kyle O'Quinn started his sixth straight game in place of Nikola Vucevic (back). In 33 minutes, he doubled-up with 14 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, and two assists. Vucevic was a game-time decision and might miss the home-and-home against the Hawks tonight. Nevertheless, he should return at some point in the next few games. O'Quinn loses 10-team relevance as a reserve but is still valuable even in a limited role for his ability to contribute in every category, especially blocks.

Mike Scott missed one game with the flu before returning to action against the Magic. Scott leads all players averaging less than 15 minutes per game with 1.1 three-pointers per game. It's the only category he provides a valuable contribution.

Joe Johnson assumed his role in the starting lineup after missing two games with an illness, shipping Alan Anderson to the bench. He finished the game against the Sixers with a mild 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 27 minutes. Anderson had a similar line in similar minutes as a reserve.

Carmelo Anthony missed one game with a sore left knee, sending Tim Hardaway to the bench. He helped lead the Knicks to their fifth win of the season, contributing 22 points (9-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and one steal in 40 minutes. If you're done with Anthony and don't want to see how the knee situation plays out, this could be your best bet to move him. His value is at an all-time low, so don't expect back top-30 value given the injury risk.

Evan Turner spot-started for the flu-riddled Avery Bradley. In 36 minutes, he provided 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, and five turnovers. The Celtics don't play again until Monday, giving Bradley more than enough recovery time.

Tyler Zeller gave the Celtics 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 25 minutes. Kelly Olynyk countered with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes. Coach Stevens gave Zeller the vote of confidence earlier this week but insists on splitting the minutes for the two centers.

Coach Frank Vogel shuffled his starting lineup, replacing Solomon Hill and Chris Copeland with C.J. Watson and C.J. Miles. Rodney Stuckey moved over to shooting guard, and as you read earlier, Miles suffered a bruised left knee. Hill managed to score a team-high 16 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) in 30 minutes off the bench; likely vaulting him back into the starting lineup should Miles remain sidelined over the weekend. Donald Sloan weaseled his way back into the rotation, playing 22 minutes after only seeing three minutes the previous four games. Moving Watson into the starting lineup and Miles' subsequent injury all factored into the increased playing time, so don't expect a mini-resurgence, unless Vogel decides to bring Watson off the bench to stabilize the second unit.

Greg Monroe was thrust back into the starting lineup, replacing Kyle Singler and shifting Josh Smith to small forward. Andre Drummond was the primary beneficiary with 23 points and 14 rebounds on 71 percent shooting.

Jodie Meeks made his season debut off the bench. In 22 minutes, he finished with 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-4 FT), one assist, and one steal. Oddly enough, Meeks didn't attempt a three-pointer. I'm not sure if or when Meeks hops into the starting lineup, but vying for minutes with Smith and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope forces me to throw him on my watch list rather than stash him immediately. Full disclosure, I'm punting three-pointers in my lone head-to-head league, so Meeks' value doesn't translate to my team. He could be a decent rotisserie add for his near-90-percent free-throw accuracy.

Isaiah Thomas missed the previous eight games with a deep right ankle bruise. Last night, he contributed 10 points (3-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two assists, and two rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench. Goran Dragic was limited to 32 minutes and Eric Bledsoe played 31 minutes. The point guard merry-go-round is in full effect once again.

Tony Parker and Tim Duncan found themselves back in the starting lineup, displacing Cory Joseph and Aron Baynes. Parker played just 18 minutes while Duncan passed Jerry West on the all-time scoring list. The 38-year-old forward also added 18 rebounds in 40 minutes. The Spurs have a day off before playing five games in seven nights, the largest indicator of imminent rest. Joseph played so well, 16 points and five assists, that Popovich ran him 35 minutes.

Carlos Boozer played 31 minutes to Ed Davis' 21 minutes. Neither injury nor foul-trouble influenced this dastardly deed.

FANTASY LINES OF THE NIGHT

Russell Westbrook scored 34 points (12-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), grabbed six rebounds, dished six assists, and recorded two steals in 36 minutes against the Timberwolves. He's shooting 53.3 percent from the field over the past five games by reducing his three-point tries and attacking the rim at will. As long as that mentality sticks, and his mid-range jumpers continue to fall, Westbrook could obliterate his previous career-high field goal mark (45.7 percent). Fingers crossed on my end.

After missing one game with a knee issue, LeBron James replaced Matthew Dellavedova in the starting lineup. It wasn't enough to defeat the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans, but James gave his most pristine performance of the season: 41 points (17-24 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, and one block in 38 minutes. It's the first time he shot better than 65 percent all season, what was such a nightly occurrence last season.

ROOKIES OF THE NIGHT

Nikola Mirotic only played 19 minutes with Joakim Noah (ankle) sidelined. He made the most of his opportunity, providing 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Coach Thibodeau ran an eight-man rotation, so Mirotic is firmly entrenched within the Circle of Trust. His value in standard leagues exists as long as one of Pau Gasol, Taj Gibson, or Noah sits.

Andrew Wiggins needed 43 minutes to compile 18 points (7-18 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. He's averaging 20.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 41.8 minutes over the past three games, yet returning top-250 value in that span. To be fair, his jump shot has been on point recently, but hitting 63.7 percent of his free-throws on 7.3 attempts over the last three games submarines otherwise useful stats.

BOXSCORE HIGHLIGHTS AND ODDITIES

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 of his 35 points (15-24 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) in the first quarter. He officially attempted only four shots inside the paint, living and dying by the mid-range jumper. He leads all players with 11.1 mid-range attempts per game, converting at a decent 40 percent clip. With more than half his attempts outside the paint, it's easy to see why he's shooting a career-low 45.2 percent from the field.

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 31 points (14-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in 32 minutes. It's his ninth consecutive game. During that span, he's recorded two steals, one block, and 28 turnovers. Since it's Rose we're talking about, and his peripherals convey three-category fantasy value at best, trade him while he's still playing. First, you'll gain peace of mind. Second, the Bulls own one of the four worst fantasy playoff schedules. You're better off exchanging him for a decent return now before it's too late.

Aaron Brooks scored 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt) in 17 minutes. No analysis. Just thought I'd point that out.

Pau Gasol recorded his league-leading 14 double-double (tied with John Wall), skimming by with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, and four assists in 33 minutes. His value is so high, and his injury history is so prevalent that it would behoove you to throw him on the trade block to see what offers materialize.

Chris Paul recorded a season-high six turnovers thanks to the pestering defense of John Wall. He's turned the ball over 10 times in his last two games, matching his total from his previous six games combined. Other head-scratchers included DeAndre Jordan going 3-of-3 from the free-throw line and Jamal Crawford finishing 2-of-13 from the field.

Bradley Beal scored a season-high 29 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT) in 39 minutes against the team that Kawhi Leonard tied his career-high of 26 points. The eight free-throw attempts match his total from the previous eight games combined. If Beal can maintain that aggression, which he's proven he can't, then top-50 value is possible. If not, he'll revert to the norm of top-100 value.

Evan Fournier extended his streak of at least one made three-pointer to 30 games, the longest active streak in the NBA. Reserve guard Willie Green shot 0-of-8 in only 10 minutes. Victor Oladipo continues his strong shooting campaign, knocking in 8-of-12 from the field and connecting on all three three-point tries. He's averaging 31.4 minute per game working his way back from a facial fracture, so just imagine what he could do when he starts playing closer to 36 minutes per game, akin to what Arron Afflalo played in the lead guard spot last season.

K.J. McDaniels and Nerlens Noel combined to score zero points on 0-of-9 shooting. I'd say Robert Covington is Michael Carter-Williams' Buzz Light Year, relegating the rest of the crew to Woody status.

Deron Williams had a Rajon Rondoesque performance, supplying three points (0-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds, and three steals in 29 minutes against the Sixers. He's been in a bit of a funk, shooting a team-low 24.4 percent from the field over the last four games. Perhaps the trade rumors have interfered with his psyche, or maybe I'm just grasping at straws.

Mason Plumlee asserted his dominance over the 76ers, scoring a season-high 18 points (9-14 FG) along with 10 rebounds, and two steals in a season-high 35 minutes. His play prior to last night's game was borderline putrid, so I'm keeping Plumlee on the ol' watch list. I need to see one more of these games from him before I get too excited. Conversely, Jerome Jordan received a DNP-CD, so perhaps Plumlee's season is ready to turn like an infected human on The Walking Dead.

Rajon Rondo also gave a Rajon Rondoesque performance, scoring two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), dishing 10 dimes, grabbing seven rebounds, and recording one steal in 32 minutes. It's the fifth time in the last eight contests that he's scored two points or less, surely driving fantasy owners insane.

Jared Sullinger was held scoreless on 0-of-6 shooting in 21 minutes. He's scored 10 points in his last three games combined, cracking open a slight buy-low window for impatient owners. Make sure to send your offers before the Celtics battle the Sixers on Monday.

Lou Williams led the Raptors with 26 points (9-18 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in a team-high 30 minutes in their win over the Pacers. Eight different Raptors scored 8-13 points and ten separate Raptors played 15-30 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas shot 3-of-12, Terrence Ross shot 3-of-11, and Kyle Lowry finished 4-of-10 from the field.

Steven Adams scored a season-high 16 points (8-12 FG) and added 11 rebounds, one assist, and one block in 29 minutes against the Timberwolves. This game alone isn't enough for me to consider adding him to my roster with more intriguing options on the waiver wire. As JoJo would chant, "You know it's just too little too late."

Kemba Walker scored a season-high 28 points (11-21 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT) in a season-high 48 minutes. It's the first time in 15 games and fourth time all season that he's shot better than 50 percent from the field. With Al Jefferson clogging the paint, Walker must routinely settle for jumpers, a la last season's game plan. Don't expect him to hit his career-high mark of 42.3 percent shooting until he starts getting to the rim at a higher rate.

Gary Neal helped out with 25 points in 32 minutes off the bench in the double-overtime loss to the Grizzlies. You can literally see Steve Clifford counting down the days until December 15th, the first day Lance Stephenson can be traded. Clifford benched Stephenson for both overtime periods in favor of Neal.

Marc Gasol blocked a season-high six shots in the double-overtime win against the Hornets. Three of the blocks occurred during the overtime periods, so thank Gerald Henderson for forcing the first one and Vince Carter for sending the game into the second overtime.

Corey Brewer continues to produce in the backup point guard/starting shooting guard role. In 37 minutes, he added six points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), a season-high eight assists, five rebounds, four steals, two blocks, and six turnovers. I'll gladly sacrifice the turnovers for a line like that. Not to mention, Brewer is averaging a career-high 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Enjoy it while it lasts. I know I am.

Shabazz Muhammad doesn't know how not to score, if that makes sense. He's averaging 13.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting in 21.6 minutes in the 12 games since Kevin Martin fractured his wrist. His 25.5 percent usage rate in those 12 games leads the team. He's got that can't stop, won't stop in his veins.

Kyrie Irving missed his first nine shots and scored all 17 of his points (7-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in the fourth quarter. He's tied for third in fourth-quarter scoring at 6.5 points per fourth quarter.

Dwyane Wade scored a season-high 29 points (10-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-12 FT) after only eating a bowl of chicken noodle soup the previous 24 hours, per NBA.com. He was questionable going into the contest, but gutted it out and helped the Heat defeat the Jazz, in turn, smashing Mario Chalmers' value. Wade also added seven assists in 35 minutes. Just a F.Y.I: Wade played eight games at the beginning of the season before missing seven games with a hamstring injury. He's played eight games since returning, so if you're into patterns and the like, you may want to jump back on the Chalmers' bandwagon, or at least throw him to the top of your watch list.

Nick Young scored a season-high 29 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), including the go-ahead contested three-pointer from 30-feet with 7.4 seconds left in overtime to defeat the Spurs, 112-110. My descriptions doesn't provide the shot justice, but Young adding one rebound and one assist in 32 minutes highlights his limitation in category leagues.

DAN FORDEN AWARD*

Damian Lillard scored 18 of his season-high 35 points (13-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT) in the fourth quarter. Prior to last night's game, Lillard converted nine of his previous 48 shots from downtown, somewhat distorted by two sprained fingers on his shooting hand. Apparently that was merely a rubbish cold streak.

QUOTE OF THE NIGHT

"I just went out there and did what Swaggy P do."

- Nick Young

NIGHTLY LEADERS

Points

1. LeBron James, F, CLE: 41 points (17-24 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT)
2. LaMarcus Aldridge, F, POR: 35 points (15-24 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT)
3. Damian Lillard, G, POR: 35 points (13-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT)

Assists

1. John Wall, G, WAS: 11 assists (3 turnovers)
2. Tyreke Evans, G, NOP: 10 assists (2 turnovers)
3. Rajon Rondo, G, BOS: 10 assists (2 turnovers)
4. Deron Williams, G, BKN: 10 assists (2 turnovers)

Rebounds

1. Tim Duncan, F, SAS: 18 rebounds (7 offensive)
2. Andre Drummond, C, DET: 14 rebounds (7 offensive)
3. Omer Asik, C, NOP: 14 rebounds (3 offensive)
4. Jonas Valanciunas, C, TOR: 14 rebounds (6 offensive)

Steals

1. Kobe Bryant, G, LAL: 4 steals
2. Corey Brewer, F, MIN: 4 steals
3. Cory Joseph, G, SAS: 4 steals

Blocks

1. Marc Gasol, C, MEM: 6 blocks
2. Rudy Gobert, C, UTA: 5 blocks
3. Gorgui Dieng, C, MIN: 4 blocks
4. Cody Zeller, F, CHA: 4 blocks

Three-Pointers

1. Ryan Anderson, F, NOP: 8-14 3Pt
2. Damian Lillard, G, POR: 7-11 3Pt
3. Nick Young, G, LAL: 6-9 3Pt
4. Robert Covington, F, PHI: 6-10 3Pt

Minutes

1. Kemba Walker, G, CHA: 48 minutes
2. Tony Allen, G, MEM: 46 minutes
3. Al Jefferson, C, CHA: 45 minutes
4. Taj Gibson, F, CHI: 45 minutes

*The Dan Forden Award is given to the player with the best long-distance shooting performance. It is named the Dan Forden Award after Dan Forden, audio technician for the Mortal Kombat series and the guy who popped up from the bottom right corner of the game and excitedly proclaimed "Toasty!"

Game Time: Guess how many season-highs were recorded last night, then use control+F for the answer.