NBA Grind Down: Tuesday, November 24th - Page Two
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors – 10:30 PM
- Vegas Line – Golden State -17, 213.5 Over/Under
- Los Angeles Lakers Proj. Starters – Russell-Clarkson-Bryant-Randle-Hibbert
- Golden State Warriors Proj. Starters – Curry-Thompson-Barnes-Green-Bogut
| Los Angeles Lakers | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||
 | Vegas Total | 213.5 |  | Vegas Total | 213.5 | |||||||
| Vegas Sprd | 17.0 | Vegas Sprd | -17.0 | |||||||||
| Team Proj. | 98.3 | Team Proj. | 115.3 | |||||||||
| Team Pace | 99.70 | Team Pace | 102.20 | |||||||||
| Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters | Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters | |||||||||||
| DvP Rks | PG | SG | SF | PF | C | DvP Rks | PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proj. Starter | D’Angelo Russell | Jordan Clarkson | Kobe Bryant | Julius Randle | Roy Hibbert | Proj. Starter | Stephen Curry | Klay Thompson | Harrison Barnes | Draymond Green | Andrew Bogut | |
| Opp. Season | 24 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | Opp. Season | 29 | 12 | 23 | 25 | 28 | |
| Opp. Last 7 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 3 | Opp. Last 7 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 14 | |
Los Angeles Lakers (Record: 2-11, Road: 1-6)
The Lakers are only 2-11 on the season, but hey, they have two more wins than the Sixers. Lakers’ fans at least have something to hang their hats on. While we know that the Warriors’ winning streak will eventually come to an end, I would be absolutely SHOCKED if the Lakers were the team to do it. There is a reason why the Lakers are 17-point underdogs tonight on the road.
- Golden State Warriors Defense
Points Allowed Per Game: 100.1 (12 of 30)
Defensive Efficiency: 96.8 (5 of 30)
Rebounding Differential: 2.6 (8 of 30)
Fantasy Points Allowed Per Game: 192.3 (10 of 30)
The Warriors’ defense has faltered a bit recently, but they are still ranked 12th or better in points allowed per game, defensive efficiency, rebounding differential, and fantasy points allowed per game. The Lakers have an implied team total of 98.3 points tonight, which is the second lowest on the schedule. There is only one fantasy option that I am interested in here, can you guess which player it is? No, it’s not Larry Nance, Jr., good guess though. It’s D’Angelo Russell. His minutes and production are both trending in the right direction. He has averaged 24.7 fantasy points per game over his last five and his minutes should be secure even in a blowout.
Elite Plays
NONE
Secondary Plays
D’Angelo Russell
FD — $5,200
DK — $4,500
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 17.6 | Last Five Games: 18.2
Min/Game — Season: 26.3 | Last Five Games: 28.3
FP/Game — Season: 20.9 | Last Five Games: 24.7
Golden State Warriors (Record: 15-0, Home: 8-0)
The Warriors are now 15-0 on the season. This is the best start that a defending champion has ever had in the history of the NBA. They have had some close calls, but tonight should be one of their easier games of the season. They get to face the struggling Lakers at home.
- Los Angeles Lakers Defense
Points Allowed Per Game: 105.4 (27 of 30)
Defensive Efficiency: 106.6 (28 of 30)
Rebounding Differential: -4.3 (26 of 30)
Fantasy Points Allowed Per Game: 213.1 (28 of 30)
The Lakers are one of the top teams to target for fantasy production. On the season, they are ranked 26th or worse in points allowed per game, defensive efficiency, rebounding differential, and fantasy points allowed per game. The bad news is that the Warriors are 17-point favorites. While I love the spot for the Warriors, this game could be over by halftime. The good news is that the Warriors don’t play again until Friday, so Luke Walton may let his starters stay out there for a few extra minutes tonight.
Elite Plays
Stephen Curry
FD — $10,900
DK — $10,900
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 28.5 | Last Five Games: 28.2
Min/Game — Season: 35.1 | Last Five Games: 36.8
FP/Game — Season: 49.2 | Last Five Games: 46.0
Secondary Plays
Draymond Green
FD — $7,600
DK — $7,500
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 14.6 | Last Five Games: 14.1
Min/Game — Season: 33.6 | Last Five Games: 34.7
FP/Game — Season: 34.1 | Last Five Games: 34.5
Klay Thompson
FD — $6,500
DK — $6,300
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 18.9 | Last Five Games: 20.1
Min/Game — Season: 32.0 | Last Five Games: 35.2
FP/Game — Season: 25.9 | Last Five Games: 28.9
Harrison Barnes
FD — $5,500
DK — $5,600
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 15.4 | Last Five Games: 13.6
Min/Game — Season: 31.2 | Last Five Games: 32.7
FP/Game — Season: 24.7 | Last Five Games: 24.9
Andre Iguodala
FD — $4,900
DK — $5,200
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 11.8 | Last Five Games: 10.8
Min/Game — Season: 29.0 | Last Five Games: 31.2
FP/Game — Season: 23.0 | Last Five Games: 24.7
Andrew Bogut
FD — $4,800
DK — $4,700
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 11.6 | Last Five Games: 11.1
Min/Game — Season: 19.9 | Last Five Games: 21.2
FP/Game — Season: 22.2 | Last Five Games: 23.6