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Elimination Friday is here and so is a new batch of DraftKings picks for you readers to hopefully take to the bank. The two-game slate is going to be filled with a lot of familiar names but potentially a surprise or two as well. Given that two teams might be going home tonight, we are bound to see players push themselves past their usual limits, making it difficult to rely on bench pieces. While these teams would like to give their younger pieces playoff experience in the case of a blowout, there is also a chance that starters remain in to compete unless it is extremely out of hand
There are several appealing plays today despite the low total for Toronto/Boston. After a double-OT thriller in Game 6, both teams will be playing on their last legs just two days after. We are guaranteed either a low-scoring slugfest or a fireworks-filled shootout. It will be exciting to see alongside the Clippers/Denver matchup which is potentially gearing up for another Jamal Murray flurry. Unfortunately, the Clippers have done a good enough job keeping him in check throughout the series with their defensive-minded approach to make him hard to start at his price.
Without further ado, here are our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/11/20. You can also check out today's FanDuel lineup picks. Remember to monitor injury news as the slate can completely change before lock.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Kemba Walker - PG, BOS ($7,700)
After an extremely disappointing fantasy performance on Wednesday, Walker's price has taken a bit of a dip below 8k once again. While he did play 52 minutes in Game 6, Cardiac Kemba is someone to bank on for elimination games. He's built for these types of situations and has been scoring at least 40 DK points several times throughout the playoffs with 50 in his range of outcomes. Start Kemba with confidence at the price dip in what should be a tight game.
Fred Van Vleet - PG/SG, DAL ($7,900)
Van Vleet's been a consistent performer throughout the playoffs with at least 34 points in each game versus Boston. His pricetag has remained steady and below 8k making him an appealing play. They will be calling his number plenty tonight, especially towards the end when tough sots need to be taken. He has the ball in his hands plenty and has exactly 22 shot attempts in half of the games in this series thus far.
Norman Powell - SG, TOR ($4,400)
Norman Powell's price makes him appealing, especially given that he has played over 30 minutes in the past two games of this series. He is a necessary piece for Toronto to generate offense as his plus shooting and free throw ability are desperately needed. His floor is extremely low given that he does not provide much outside of scoring but given that he has double-digit shot attempts these past two games, he is worth taking a flier on to allow for higher priced players.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Kawhi Leonard - SF, LAC ($10,400)
Game 7 is Kawhi's time to shine and take over. We all remember his shot to end the Toronto/Philly series last year and know that he turns it up a notch in high pressure, closeout situations from his consistent play throughout the past half-decade in the playoffs. Although this game is not do-or-die for the Clippers, I'm sure he and the rest of the squad would prefer it to end sooner than later and this is their first opportunity to do so. With the Lakers similarly up three-games-to-one on their playoff opponent, it is imperative to end this series as soon as possible to remain well-rested and game-plan properly for the next series.
Start Kawhi with confidence knowing that he has a significant matchup advantage over a wing-deprived Nuggets squad that he has dominated throughout the series. His fantasy scoring has remained consistent throughout the playoffs
Jerami Grant - SF/PF, DEN ($4,900)
If there's one adjustment Denver needs to make, it's taking Paul Millsap off of the floor and playing more Jerami Grant and Michael Porter Jr. Porter Jr. would typically be a solid recommendation, especially at his 5.2k price but after coming out and criticizing his coaches decisions in a press conference after Game 4, it is possible that he's reprimanded in game. The primary beneficiary here is Grant who is averaging roughly 38 minutes per game over the past three in this series. His shot attempts are only about 10 per game through that stretch but he has the potentially of taking about 14 if left open often enough. Grant's rebounds and blocks allow for some decent upside, especially if having to play closer to the basket as a PF/C on occasion.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Ivica Zubac - C, LAC ($5,000)
Zubac is a necessary piece for the Clippers in a series like this due to his size. While he cannot neutralize Jokic outside of the paint, he presents a comparable matchup to body him up inside. He is at least better in that role than the undersized C Montrezl Harrell. Zubac's been a consistent fantasy producer throughout this series and will get run in the case of a blowout (much like Game 6 vs Dallas). With so few options at the position on the slate, take the guy who should give you 20 points but is capable of 30 as well.
Good luck to everyone in their NBA DraftKings contests!
