There are two NBA games on Saturday’s slate.
As for injuries, Rob Dillingham is questionable. Sam Hauser is doubtful. Stephen Curry is out.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, BOS is -5.5 over NYK on the road with the total at 205.5. MIN is -5 over GSW on the road with the total at 200.5.
Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $300K Shootaround [$100K to 1st]
Guard
Stud
Derrick White, Boston Celtics at New York Knicks ($6,600): I’m not particularly enamored with paying up on this slate. Instead, I’d rather operate in the midrange, and there are plenty of good options there. White has put up over 40 FPTS in each of the first two games of this series, playing 40 and 44 minutes. He’s attempted 17 and 18 shots while contributing everywhere but blocks. I expect him to continue stuffing the stat sheet, and with the Celtics down 0-2, all the players wearing green will likely be Tasmanian Devils out there, which makes the proliferation of fantasy goodies a likely scenario.
Other Options: Anthony Edwards ($9,800), Jalen Brunson ($8,000), Jaylen Brown ($7,100)
Value
Buddy Hield, Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves ($4,400): We got the full Buddy experience in Minnesota as Hield went bonkers for 43 FPTS then came back down in Game 2 with 23.25 FPTS in 29 minutes. With Stephen Curry out, Hield is going to get playing time and shots. The question is if he makes them or not. During the regular season, Hield actually shot better on the road, but the price is palatable for the expected playing time, opportunities and potential ceiling.
Other Options: Mikal Bridges ($6,000), Jrue Holiday ($5,300), Brandin Podziemski ($5,100), Miles McBride ($3,400)
Forward
Stud
Josh Hart, New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics ($6,500): I told y’all I was going to live in the midrange. It’s funny because White and Hart are very similar archetypes. Anyways, Hart has put up at least 34 FPTS in each of the last six games with a high of 44 FPTS. He’s not a high-usage player, but contributes a little something in every statistical category. Hart is especially a beast on the boards. The floor is pretty high with Hart because he’s going to play over 40 minutes and contribute everywhere, but he can also access a ceiling. Hart went over 50 FPTS 11 times during the regular season, with four of those over 60 FPTS.
Other Options: Jayson Tatum ($9,400), Jimmy Butler ($8,500), Jaylen Brown ($7,100), OG Anunoby ($6,200)
Value
Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors ($4,700): I think many will click on Kuminga’s name at $4,200, but I’d rather pay $500 more for Reid. The range of outcomes is very wide for Kuminga. I think many will expect him to receive at least 26 minutes of run like he did in Game 2, but I could very well seeing him in the low-teens like in Game 1. Regardless, with the expected high ownership, I’m comfortable fading Kuminga. With Reid, I pretty much know what I’m getting. He’s going to play at least 20 minutes and huck up shots from downtown. In this series with Golden State, though, he’s played 30 and 34 minutes, finishing with 25.25 and 30.25 FPTS.
Other Options: Mikal Bridges ($6,000), Draymond Green ($5,800), Jaden McDaniels ($5,700), Buddy Hield ($4,400), Jonathan Kuminga ($4,200)
Center
Stud
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves ($7,400): Life is so cyclical. In the first game of the regular season against Boston, Towns was priced at $7,800. Then he slowly climbed up to $8K, then $9K and topped out at $10,400. In April, the descent started. $9K. Then $8K. Then $7,600 in the second game of the Boston playoff series. Mitchell Robinson receiving 22 and 21 minutes has taken some playing time away from Towns, but I think the floor is 30 FPTS, which makes this price fair. But there’s still 50-FPTS upside.
Other Options: Julius Randle ($7,600)
Value
Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics at New York Knicks ($5,500): If you are risk averse, then don’t read the rest of this section. If you like to live dangerously, then hold my hand and take the plunge with me. Porzingis has been dealing with an illness, which limited him to 14 and 13 minutes. Boston said that they have identified the illness and have been treating Porzingis accordingly. Joe Mazzulla voiced some optimism, especially with the two days of rest. With Boston down 0-2, it’s all hands on deck. If Porzingis is healthier, then there’s a good chance he plays minutes in the mid-to-high 20s. If so, then this price would be too cheap for the expected playing time. The ownership could be lowered as well due to the uncertainty.
Other Options: Draymond Green ($5,800), Naz Reid ($4,700), Trayce Jackson-Davis ($3,500)
