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Al Jefferson Grabs Double-Digit Rebounds In Win Over Jazz
Indiana Pacers center Al Jefferson has been a solid streamer due to the Myles Turner injuries, and Monday was no different. While remaining at basement-level value, Jefferson continues to exceed expectations. Jefferson only scored six points but grabbed 10 rebounds, although it should be noted it was against one of the worst rebounding teams in... Read More
Victor Oladipo Leads Pacers In Third Straight Win With 28 Points
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo scored 28 points on 16 shots, hitting five of eight from three-point range. Oladipo continues his All-Star campaign on a nightly basis, and owners looking to sell will be few and far between. The Pacers rely on Oladipo for a majority of their offense, so his ability to distribute the ball... Read More
Isaiah Thomas Scores 19 Points In First Game Playing Over 30 Minutes
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas is slowly working his way into his role next to LeBron James, scoring 19 points in a loss against the Golden State Warriors. He shot 8-for-12 from the field, hitting one of his seven attempted threes. Thomas continues to establish himself as a point-dependent fantasy option that is a... Read More
Kevin Durant Leads Starters With 32 Points In Win Over Cavaliers
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant tied LeBron James with a game-high 32 points while also tying Stephen Curry with another game-high eight assists. The Warriors continue their dominance over the rest of the league, and Durant and Curry owners are the few that are pleased. While the core four players remain healthy, the responsibility for... Read More
Buddy Hield Scores 16 Points In Loss to Oklahoma City
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield turned in a solid performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder by scoring 16 points, although he failed to make any of his five attempted threes. Hield has proven to be one of the top offensive options off the Kings' bench, even though his production remains spotty. He was one of... Read More
Skal Labissiere Scrapes at First-Half Double-Double
Sacramento Kings forward Skal Labissiere had a very strong start to Monday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder but failed to improve on his solid first-half performance, finishing with seven points and seven rebounds. Labissiere has been disappointing most of the season and only remains as a potential streamer on most nights. His inconsistency combined... Read More
De'Aaron Fox Has Strong First Half In Loss To Thunder
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox scored 10 points in the first half but only managed to finish with 12 points on the night. The Thunder defense continues to prove to be tough against fantasy owners, and Fox was not spared. He also tallied five assists, but the Kings never managed to get anything going in... Read More
Kyle Kuzma Puts up Solid Line in Poor Shooting Night
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma scored 18 points on 16 shots in a tough loss to the Grizzlies. Owners will still be pleased with the seven rebounds and five assists he garnered throughout the contest, but the poor shooting is still a cause for concern. Kuzma has been less and less efficient recently and... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. Contributes Across The Board In A Sound Performence
Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. contributed 15 points on nine shots, grabbing 11 rebounds and adding a few defensive stats throughout the game. After looking to tweak his back, Nance seemed unaffected and did his job on both sides of the ball. His upside is limited because of his lack of outside shooting,... Read More
Josh Hart Has Impressive Outing Versus Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart started off slow but finished with 16 points, shooting 5-for-10 from the field. Most of the Lakers struggled without Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball conducting the offense, but Hart proved to be a more than capable scorer when given opportunities. Hart continues to be an ideal role player, and... Read More
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Scores 27 Points In Loss To Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the Lakers into Memphis on Monday and managed to have a fairly efficient night from the field. He scored 27 points on 16 shots while leading the Lakers in scoring on what was an overall poor night for most of the starters. Pope was left to generate much... Read More
Justin Holiday Efficient From Three In Win Over Heat
Chicago Bulls forward Justin Holiday had an excellent shooting performance, hitting seven of his 11 threes. Holiday finished with 25 points and four rebounds, but this game was all about the emergence of Zach LaVine in just his second game in a Bulls uniform. Holiday played his usual number of minutes, but the scoring continues to... Read More
Zach LaVine Is Back
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was exceptionally promising in his second game in the Bulls rotation. In only 19 minutes, he scored 19 points on 12 shots, adding five rebounds and five assists to his stat line. Not only was this important for LaVine’s confidence, it was a surprisingly relevant fantasy performance. LaVine should be... Read More
Eric Bledsoe Struggles Early Against Washington
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe continues to transition into the Bucks offense, and against the Wizards he struggled to generate much offense early in the game. The Wizards have an athletic back court, and this performance is a direct result of having more contested opportunities than chances at easy baskets. Bledsoe remains one of... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Double-Doubles In Win Over Wizards
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was the center of the Milwaukee offense once again and benefitted from poor shooting performances from the rest of the Bucks. Even though Antetokounmpo led the team in points and rebounds, it was a slower night for both teams and there was no real offense until late in the game.... Read More
Avery Bradley Struggles In Loss To Hornets
Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley continues to be a high-volume shooter for the Pistons, but struggled mightily from the field on Monday. He finished with 15 points on 19 shots, so there is much to be desired from Bradley as far as fantasy owners are concerned. Bradley will always have upside because of his consistent... Read More
Reggie Bullock Makes The Most Of His Chances Against Charlotte
Detroit Pistons forward Reggie Bullock was efficient from the field Monday afternoon, but he was also one of few. Except for Anthony Tolliver, the Pistons struggled to generate offense against Charlotte and most of the shot attempts fell to Bullock and other catch-and-shoot specialists. While the rest of the team is struggling, Bullock has transitioned... Read More
Anthony Tolliver Delivers Against the Hornets
Detroit Pistons forward Anthony Tolliver managed to explode for 17 points through three quarters, an extremely unorthodox performance for the veteran. Not only did he score, but he kept the Pistons within striking distance for most of the game. Tolliver continues to be a streamer option in most leagues, but games like this make him... Read More
Tobias Harris’ Hot Start Is Cooled Off By Foul Trouble
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris started off the game by scoring eight of the Pistons first 12 points but was limited due to foul trouble. He didn’t get much run until late in the game, but Harris has still been a top offensive option for the Pistons, and that will not change going forward. He... Read More
Cory Joseph Continues to Thrive in Backup Role
Indiana Pacers point guard Cory Joseph was the main beneficiary of the Pacers routing of the Phoenix Suns. Joseph managed to shoot efficiently from the field, scoring 16 points and dishing six assists in the win. Joseph played 31 minutes, so his stats are a tad inflated, but his play should still be noted while... Read More
Domantas Sabonis Grabs 14 Rebounds Against Suns
Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis rebounded his way into fantasy relevance on Sunday by securing 14 boards in only 23 minutes of action against the Suns, who are one of the top rebounding teams in the league. Though he was not able to score much, he proved his versatility and ability to be effective wherever... Read More
Victor Oladipo Has Modest Night in Win over Suns
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo scored 17 points and grabbed a few rebounds in a great team win over the Suns. Indiana continues to roll over sub-.500 teams and challenge contenders behind Oladipo’s on-court leadership. His ability to score has made him the top dog in the Pacers offense, and even though he and the... Read More
Yogi Ferrell Posts Double-Double Versus Lakers
Dallas Mavericks point guard Yogi Ferrell managed to post a double-double in rebounds and points against the Los Angeles Lakers, the league's second best rebounding team. The six-foot Ferrell continues to show hustle and determination on both sides of the ball, easily claiming the role as the team's enforcer and grinder. Recently, he has been... Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. Goes For 17 Points In The First Half, 21 In Regulation
Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. started off strong but significantly cooled off in the second half of the Saturday afternoon game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers started to pressure him and lock him down near the end of the game, but the performance is still promising for his owners given the... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/13/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
There is a funky 7-game main slate on Saturday, so once again precision is going to be key. There aren't that many options out there, but there is still plenty of value ready to be utilized. Truthfully, none of these games are all that enticing from a general standpoint, but the Bulls-Pistons should be fairly... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/11/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After Wednesday's massive slew of games, it's followed up by a wimpy 4-game slate on Thursday. Although we will be enjoying a mid-day game being played in London between the Celtics and 76ers, that game is unavailable for the main slate. There are not many options tonight, so you need to be accurate and generally... Read More
Bogdan Bogdanovic Matches Career High In Scoring Against The Lakers
Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic tied his career-high 19 points Tuesday night versus the Lakers. Although it was in a futile attempt to best the interstate rival, Bogdanovic continues to increase his role and value in the Kings organization. As one of the more efficient playmakers on the team, his shooting ability is slowly developing and... Read More
Delon Wright's Value Increases But Don't Expect It To Last
Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright started to trend up during the game Kyle Lowry went down with a back injury, and he has been riding that wave of minutes since. For as long as Lowry is out, Wright will need to be owned and played. As the interim point guard for one of the league's best... Read More
Josh Richardson Is Entering A Cool-Off Period
Miami Heat forward Josh Richardson is still producing but is already seeing the effect of James Johnson returning to the rotation. Richardson was posting outrageously awesome stat lines for some time, but his usage has already taken a dramatic drop over the last week, and his production will suffer moving forward. The Heat are also... Read More
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/6/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Six games tonight with an early Warriors-Clippers game at 2:30PM. It's important to note the lack of options at small forward, and the problem is whether to go big with LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo. Even Jimmy Butler is enticing, but both Butler and James have the better matchups on paper. Antetokounmpo will be going... Read More
