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TEAM ANALYSIS
Defenses to Avoid
Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers: Aside from the first game of the season, the Lakers have not been competitive in the season series, and it's unlikely to change in their last matchup. With the Clippers gearing up for the playoffs and the Lakers playing a variety of players assorted minutes, it's unlikely that there will be a ton of fantasy value on the Lakers side of things Tuesday.
Offenses to Use
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder: The Thunder are playing at an extremely fast pace and continue to try to simply outscore teams. It's unclear if that strategy will work on San Antonio this time around, but the Spurs will certainly have the opportunity to have a big offensive night. The Thunder have the seventh-worst defensive rating in the league over their last five games.
First game of a back-to-back: Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers
Second game of a back-to-back: None
DraftKings.com DAILY PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
Point Guard
Stephen Curry, PG, GS ($9,200): Curry's price has dropped a bit, but on a shorter slate, he's a solid buy here. He's averaged 47 DraftKings points versus New Orleans this season and is getting the minutes to make his final push for the NBA's MVP award. There's always a chance he sits, but if he is playing, his price is tempting.
Other suggestions: Jeff Teague (vs. PHX), Tony Parker (at OKC)
Shooting Guard
Ben McLemore, SG, SAC ($4,000): The punt option of the day on Tuesday, McLemore has ripped off three straight games over 25 DraftKings points and is averaging 30 DraftKings points against Minnesota this season. He's certainly a potential bust candidate, but given the performance trends and low investment cost, he's worth a look.
Other suggestions: Danny Green (at OKC), Kyle Korver (vs. PHX)
Small Forward
T.J. Warren, SF, PHX ($3,500): As the Suns' season has slipped away, they have allowed Warren to play a bigger part in their rotation. The result? A 21 DraftKings point average over his last four. Even though he had a bad game against Utah (mostly due to foul trouble limiting his minutes), he's more than worth the risk of a mere $3,500 investment.
Other suggestions: Andrew Wiggins (at SAC), Matt Barnes (vs. LAL)
Power Forward
Anthony Davis, PF, NO ($11,200): Going up against the Warriors defense is always frightening, but Davis is the class of player that can be deployed in every situation. The power forward class on Tuesday doesn't inspire a ton of confidence, and one of the big bonuses of going cheap at two positions is the ability to slide in a massive salary like Davis, who had over 60 DraftKings points in his only appearance against Golden State this season.
Other suggestions: Brandan Wright (at ATL), Blake Griffin (vs. LAL)
Center
Enes Kanter, C, OKC ($7,600): Kanter hasn't played amazing basketball against the Spurs this season, but he's on such an amazing roll right now that it's difficult not to keep with him until he cools off. He's on a streak of three games with at least 15 rebounds and has had at least 40 DraftKings points in all of those contests.
Other suggestions: Al Horford (vs. PHX)
INJURY REPORT
Out
Ricky Rubio (ankle)
Jrue Holiday (leg)
Darren Collison (hip)
Brandon Knight (ankle)
Wayne Ellington (shoulder)
Gary Neal (ankle)
Paul Millsap (shoulder)
Serge Ibaka (knee)
Carl Landry (suspension)
Gorgui Dieng (concussion)
Tiago Splitter (calf)
Game-Time Decision
Dennis Schroder (toe)
Jamal Crawford (calf) is probable.
Rudy Gay (concussion)
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (ankle)
Luol Deng (knee)
Michael Beasley (knee) is doubtful.
Kevin Garnett (knee)
Cody Zeller (shoulder)
Hassan Whiteside (hand) is probable.
Al Jefferson (knee)
Bismack Biyombo (face)
