There are seven games on Tuesday’s NBA slate. Brooklyn, Golden State, Memphis and Philadelphia are playing the second night of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Kelly Oubre Jr., Philadelphia 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies ($7,000)
Both Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are out for Philadelphia. On Saturday, Oubre garnered a 24.7% usage rate and finished with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, good for 39.2 FPTS. His usage rate on the season is only 17.9%. Over the last 15 games, Memphis is 10th in pace and 26th in defensive rating. The matchup should be a fantasy-friendly one and Oubre should once again be a main offensive force for Philadelphia.
Other Options: Cade Cunningham ($11,200), Jaylen Brown ($9,400), Devin Booker ($8,700), Amen Thompson ($8,200), Tyler Herro ($8,000), Quentin Grimes ($6,900), Reed Sheppard ($6,800), Collin Gillespie ($6,400)
Value
Pelle Larsson, Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards ($5,500)
Over the last nine games, Larsson has started all and averaged 31.2 minutes, 11.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 treys. He’s put up at least 20 FPTS in seven of those contests with a high of 30 FPTS. Now he faces a Washington team that is sixth in pace and dead-last in defensive rating. The opportunities for fantasy goodies should be vast. Larsson has put up at least 30 FPTS 11 times this season with a high of 46.8 FPTS.
Other Options: Baylor Scheierman ($4,200)
Forward
Stud
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks ($10,500)
Johnson injured his hip five games ago. He only missed one game then was brought back into the fold with 30 minutes, then 35. On Saturday, Johnson received 39 minutes and put up 62 FPTS. While he didn’t triple-double, he only missed by three assists and all is right again in the world. Johnson is second in triple-doubles to only Nikola Jokic this season. He’s gone for at least 60 FPTS 15 times with a high of 92 FPTS.
Other Options: Jaylen Brown ($9,400), Kelly Oubre Jr. ($7,000), Jaime Jaquez Jr. ($6,200)
Value
Julian Champagnie, San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics ($4,900)
Surrounding Victor Wembanyama with shooters is vital, especially since Stephon Castle only converts 30% of his hoists from beyond the arc. Champagnie is at 39% for the season from deep, and over the last nine games, he’s shooting a blistering 51% from downtown. He’s not just a shooter though, as he’s contributed 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks over that span. The only blemish is the 27.9 minutes per contest. He’s put up at least 20 FPTS in all but one of the last nine games, with four over 30 and a high of 44.5 FPTS.
Other Options: Tobias Harris ($5,900), Will Riley ($5,500), Pelle Larsson ($5,500), Devin Vassell ($5,300), Justin Champagnie ($4,800), Leaky Black ($4,400)
Center
Stud
Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets ($8,200)
Duren is a chiseled 6-foot-10 and 250 pounds. Brooklyn is athletic in the frontcourt but lacks girth to combat this mountain of a man. Duren isn’t just Mr. Olympiad, though, as he’s leveled up to average 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game. Over the last six contests, Duren has put up at least 45 FPTS in all but one with a high of 67 FPTS. Brooklyn is 27th in defensive rating.
Other Options: Victor Wembanyama ($10,900), Bam Adebayo ($8,400), Onyeka Okongwu ($7,600), Neemias Queta ($6,200)
Value
Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors at Houston Rockets ($5,700)
It was a three-headed center monster in Toronto with Poeltl, Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili. CMB has been out with an injury so Poeltl has elevated to around 30 minutes over the last three games. The production has been volatile — 18.8, 29.2 and 41.5 FPTS — but there’s certainly upside. With Alperen Sengun on the other side, his size will be needed so the minutes should be secure. UPDATE: Poeltl is questionable due to an illness. If he’s out, then fire up Mamukelashvili.
Other Options: Oso Ighodaro ($5,600), Daniel Gafford ($5,300), Sandro Mamukelashvili ($4,800), Adem Bona ($4,600), Julian Reese ($4,200)
