We’ve got three different sources of Game 2 action on Wednesday, as the first-round of the NBA Playoffs continue on. Things get started in Boston at 7:00 p.m. ET, then will carry on through Cleveland and Houston.
With such a small slate, value plays are at a premium. I’m here to help you find a couple for your DraftKings lineups.
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PF/C Al Horford, Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic, $4,300
The big news on this slate is the status of Jayson Tatum ($9,600; wrist), who is doubtful to suit up for Game 2 after falling awkwardly in the fourth quarter of Game 1. In the playoffs, a doubtful tag isn’t as concrete a path to sitting as it is the regular season, but considering this is just the first-round, I’m going to assume that the Celtics’ can handle giving their star forward a little break. It would be a large void to fill, though, as Tatum led Boston in both usage rate (28.1%) and minutes logged (40.1) on Sunday. There’s a chance that the Celtics would turn to Sam Hauser ($3,300) in the starting five, yet I think the safer option is Horford. The veteran big man only registered a 7.5% usage rate in Game 1, yet he still finished with five rebounds, three assists and a steal in 25.3 minutes of action. If Tatum is in street clothes, expect more time on the floor and more shots for Horford. Certainly doesn’t hurt that Horford’s salary is down $500 in the last 72 hours, either.
PG Davion Mitchell, Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers, $5,000
It’s kind of difficult to ignore Mitchell at the moment. There wasn’t much acclaim when the former lottery pick was dealt quietly from Toronto to Miami at the trade deadline, but Mitchell’s actually been one of the most important people moved that afternoon. He’s finally getting the headlines, too. Mitchell’s been a force throughout the Play-In Tournament and the start of the postseason, averaging 16.3 points, 7.7 assists and 33.4 FPTS per game. Still, this isn’t a new development. Mitchell has been logging massive minutes for the Heat in the sixth-man role for several weeks now. Mitchell’s managed to exceed 30 FPTS in nine of his last 13 contests going back all the way to March 25. That includes a 43.25 FPTS outburst against the Bulls on April 9. Mitchell was never really known for his scoring abilities, but as they’ve blossomed, so has his ceiling in DFS.
