It all comes down to this: Game 7. The Spurs and Thunder have traded blows throughout the Western Conference Finals. Ever since San Antonio’s overtime victory in Game 1, these two rivals have alternated wins. Just 48 minutes stand between each side and a trip to the NBA Finals. As always, the big names are expected to suit the floor. Plenty of fantasy managers will be eager to pick up Victor Wembanyama ($13,000) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($12,400) this evening.
Despite the presence of multiple stars, this one might come down to the lesser-known players. DFS managers are spoiled for choice tonight, with several intriguing low-cost options to choose from. Here are two bargains worth heavy consideration in all DFS formats ahead of Saturday’s Game 7 showdown.
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PG/SG Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs ($5,000)
We backed Harper ahead of Game 6, and the results were fantastic. The guard delivered 18 points, six rebounds and four assists en route to 32 fantasy points. Granted, that stat line did come with one major caveat. The rookie only managed to log 22 minutes, due in part to a recent adductor injury. Still, there was no reason for head coach Mitch Johnson to push it given San Antonio’s massive fourth quarter lead. Assuming tonight’s contest remains close, the 20-year-old should receive more playing time. After all, the Spurs don’t have much else in terms of bench contributors.
Prior to Game 6, Harper had looked off. He only put up 43.4 fantasy points combined between Games 3 and 5. Still, that’s not shocking coming off of a mid-series injury. If Thursday is any indicator, the Rutgers alum is working his way back to full strength. Besides, he’s done well in this spot before. During Game 1’s marathon affair with OKC, Harper recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists (62.2 FPTS). Expecting a similar stat line is wishful thinking on Saturday. Regardless, anything half as good would make the youngster a solid pick at this price tag.
SG/SF Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder ($4,800)
While San Antonio has had depth issues, the opposite is true for Oklahoma City. Despite some unfortunate injuries, the defending champs have stayed afloat thanks to the NBA’s best bench unit. Cason Wallace is the ultimate glue guy, a positionless defender that can do a little bit of everything on the court. Through 14 games this postseason, he’s averaging 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists to go with 47/47/88 shooting splits (21.6 FPTS). However, the guard’s most important contribution during the playoffs has been a team-leading 1.9 steals per game.
Wallace’s two-way skillset gives him a decent fantasy floor, especially in what should be an intense, physical game. Jalen Williams (hamstring) clearly isn’t at 100%. If the wing isn’t at his best tonight, head coach Mark Daigneault won’t be shy about mixing it up. It’s no coincidence that Wallace has logged at least 20 minutes in every game of this series. In five of those six instances, the Kentucky alum produced at least 20 fantasy points. Spurs point guard Stephon Castle ($8,800) has been prone to turning the ball over as well. Keeping that in mind, Oklahoma City’s most underrated player is worth consideration on Saturday.
