There are three games on Saturday’s NBA slate. Clippers are playing the second night of a back-to-back.
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Guard
Stud
Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets ($12,400)
Doncic. Jokic. Doncic. Jokic. Doncic is the only player on the slate that can match the ceiling of Jokic, but Jokic has the highest floor/ceiling combo by a wide margin. Jokic leads the league by a wide margin with 26 triple-doubles. Doncic is fourth with seven. Decisions, decisions. This game should be close and competitive, as the Lakers are at home and the teams are 15th and 17th in defensive rating over the last 15 games. Could both Doncic and Jokic put up over 90 FPTS? It’s unlikely, but it’s within the range of outcomes. Over the last 10 games, Doncic has put up at least 50 FPTS in all with three over 70 and a high of 90.5 FPTS.
Other Options: Jamal Murray ($8,800), Austin Reaves ($8,000), Desmond Bane ($7,800), Jalen Suggs ($6,800), Bennedict Mathurin ($6,600)
Value
Jordan Miller, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings ($3,600)
Miller became a significant part of the rotation 29 games ago. Since then, he’s averaged 25.6 minutes, 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals. The production has been inconsistent, though. Miller finished with fewer than 20 FPTS 16 times but went over 30 FPTS four times with a high of 40 FPTS. Sacramento is 12th in pace and 27th in defensive rating. A blowout by the Clippers is a good possibility, which could mean Miller gets close to 30 minutes of run.
Other Options: Pelle Larsson ($5,400), Christian Braun ($5,300), Davion Mitchell ($4,900), Kris Dunn ($4,200), Kasparas Jakucionis ($4,000)
Forward
Stud
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings ($9,900)
The Kawhibot 2000 has been upgraded with new components to decrease the chances of overheating and breaking down. The guidance chips have been on point and… beep, boop, bop… Leonard is producing yummy fantasy goodies. Over the last six games, he’s put up at least 40 FPTS in all with 65.2 FPTS on Wednesday. As mentioned in the Miller blurb, the chances of a blowout are high because the Kings stink. While that scenario could shave off a few minutes of playing time, Leonard will have likely been a big reason for said blowout.
Other Options: Paolo Banchero ($9,300), LeBron James ($8,200), Desmond Bane ($7,800), Bennedict Mathurin ($6,600)
Value
Tristan da Silva, Orlando Magic at Miami Heat ($4,800)
11 games ago, da Silva entered the starting lineup for an injured Franz Wagner. He’s been solid yet unspectacular, finishing within 20 to 30 FPTS in all but one contest. On Thursday, he played 41 minutes and finished with 50.2 FPTS. Now, that game went to overtime and Washington is one of the most fantasy-friendly matchups in the NBA, but production is production. Miami is much better on defense but the Heat are numero uno in pace, so there should be plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy goodies.
Other Options: Pelle Larsson ($5,400), Derrick Jones Jr. ($4,900)
Center
Stud
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers ($12,600)
Whenever Jokic is on the slate, he is always in consideration regardless of price. Fine, price is always an important variable, but he has the highest floor/ceiling in the game, will likely triple-double and put up the most raw points on the slate. He’s failed to hit 50 FPTS only four times this season. He’s gone over 80 FPTS nine times with a high of 106.5 FPTS. L.O.L. As mentioned in the Doncic section, both teams aren’t great on defense so this could be a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair with Doncic and Jokic going blow for blow. I’d love to see both players finish with over 100 FPTS. As far fetched as it seems, it wouldn’t surprise me.
Other Options: Kel’el Ware ($6,200)
Value
Isaiah Jackson, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings ($3,300)
Since arriving in Los Angeles, Jackson has played four games with 14, 25, 17 and 18 minutes. He’s gone over 20 FPTS twice with a high of 33.5 FPTS. There’s a good chance he sees close to 20 minutes in this one because Sacramento stinks and the Clippers will likely blow them out.
Other Options: Deandre Ayton ($5,500), Wendell Carter Jr. ($5,200)
