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Slate Overview
MEM (-1.5) at MIN, O/U: 229
The Grizzlies lead the series 3-2 and have a chance to keep the momentum going after an impressive comeback win at home in Game 5.
The Timberwolves are at home tonight, where they have gone 1-1 this series.
Injuries to Monitor
MEM - Ziaire Williams (knee): Doubtful
Steven Adams (COVID-19): OUT
Tyus Jones is up for extra minutes off the bench if Williams is out. Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman get a boost without Adams.
Elite Players
Guards
D'Angelo Russell ($12,300)
Russell is averaging 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals this round. He only topped 30 DK points once with 42.8 in Game 3, but otherwise hasn't dipped below 21.
Anthony Edwards ($14,100)
Edwards generated 54.5 DK in Game 1, which was his best performance so far this series. He is averaging 24.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks through five games.
Forwards/Centers
Desmond Bane ($12,900)
Bane has been a go-to scoring option for Memphis averaging 23.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks over the last five games. He's exceeded 40 DK points in each of the last three games.
Brandon Clarke ($12,000)
Clarke needs to continue to step up in the absence of Steven Adams. He topped 30 DK points in four of the last five games, including 47.3 in Game 5.
Karl-Anthony Towns ($16,500)
Towns surpassed 50 DK points in three of the last five games, including the last outing where he racked up 28 points, 12 rebounds, three steals and two blocks in a losing effort. He has to come up big at home in Game 6 to ensure the Timberwolves avoid elimination.
Expected Chalk
Ja Morant ($17,000)
Morant came through as the hero in Game 5 dropping the game-winning bucket while finishing the night with 65.3 DK points. He's also averaging 22.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 1.6 steals this series.
Value Picks
Tyus Jones ($7,200)
Jones has gone over 19 DK points in each game so far in the first round.
Kyle Anderson ($7,500)
Anderson went over 16 DK points in four of the last five games, including a high of 20.3 DK points last time out.
Taurean Prince ($2,100)
Prince turned in 17.8 DK points on Tuesday and has seen consistent playing time off the bench averaging 13.2 minutes in the playoffs.
Jaden McDaniels ($4,200)
McDaniels totaled 34.8 DK points in Game 1 and is averaging 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks during the series.
Jarred Vanderbilt ($6,900)
Vanderbilt exceeded 20 DK points in each of the last three games, including 36.3 in Game 3.
