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Al Horford (groin), Kent Bazemore (knee), and Dennis Schroder (ankle) all listed as probable for Sunday
Horford suffered a strained groin in Game 3 but is probable for Game 4 on Sunday. Kent Bazemore and Dennis Schroder were both on the injury report last game and ended up playing. Schroder exceeded value because his salary was $2,700 and has not spiked for Sunday’s game. Expect the masses to try and use Schroder as a punt play again. It’ll be tough for Schroder to repeat his performance in Game 4 because the Celtics are still ranked as the number 1 defense against point guards this season. Bazemore has taken his game up another level in the playoffs and is averaging 34.6 DraftKings fpts in this series. Expect that trend to continue if Horford is limited in any fashion.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Other tagged players: Kent Bazemore, Dennis Schroder
Steph Curry (ankle) listed as probable for Sunday
The Warriors have updated their injury report and upgraded Curry to probable. Curry is an elite option on Sunday and should be a strong play in all league formats. Shaun Livingston will go to the bench and is a low-end tournament option with Curry back in the lineup.
As reported by: Marc Stein Frank Kaminsky and Al Jefferson starting on Saturday
Frank Kaminsky will replace the injured Nicolas Batum and Al Jefferson will start in front of Cody Zeller. Spencer Hawes is also expected to have a bigger role in this game. Jefferson is a strong mid-range play that could get Hassan Whiteside into foul trouble. Kaminsky is a solid punt option and will likely have low ownership on the all day slate. Jeremy Lin is still expected to play big minutes so he deserves tournament consideration off the bench. The Hornets will start Kemba Walker, Courtney Lee, Marvin Williams, Frank Kaminsky, and Al Jefferson. This is the first time that this starting lineup has been used all season.
As reported by: Steve Reed Other tagged players: Al Jefferson, Cody Zeller, Spencer Hawes, Jeremy Lin, Kemba Walker, Courtney Lee, Marvin Williams Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) unlikely for Sunday
Celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens mentioned that Kelly Olynyk is questionable at best. The absence of Olynyk plus the poor play of Jared Sullinger forced Stevens to start Jonas Jerebko in Game 3. Jerebko responded with his best game of the season and put up 36 DraftKings fpts in 37 minutes. Expect Jerebko’s salary to spike but he is still strong punt option on Sunday. He will be heavily owned and can possibly be faded in tournaments. With only four games on the slate, he remains one of the top value plays of the day. There was some speculation that Isaiah Thomas would be suspended for his hit on Dennis Schroder in Game 3 but the NBA has not suspended him and he will play in Game 4.
As reported by: @Celtics Other tagged players: Jonas Jerebko, Isaiah Thomas Steph Curry (ankle) expected to play on Sunday
Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr said, “I would expect Steph to play.” We should have an official update early tomorrow with the Warriors playing in the second game of the day. It’s an early start so roster construction should be made for Sunday with Curry playing. Shaun Livingston will go back to the bench.
As reported by: Marcus Thompson Other tagged players: Shaun Livingston Myles Turner to start for Lavoy Allen; Ian Mahinmi starting at C
Turner will start alongside Mahinmi in Game 4 on Saturday. Turner was a strong DFS play in late January when he began starting for the first time this season. He averaged 25.29 DraftKings fpts in 30 starts this season. He is a better play on DraftKings compared to FanDuel because his salary is $4,800 on DK. He has some nice potential upside but will need to see 28-30 minutes to exceed value. Ian Mahinmi will be starting but is a low-end option that is not expected to see over 24 minutes on Saturday.
As reported by: @Pacers Other tagged players: Lavoy Allen, Ian Mahinmi Ian Mahinmi (back) will play Saturday
Mahinmi is expected to start in Game 4 against the Raptors. He has been dealing with a sore back all series and has not exceeded value in the three games that have been played so far. Expect Mahinmi to play less than 24 minutes, making him a low-end tournament option. Mahinmi’s salary has not fallen enough in these playoffs and only has upside on DraftKings where his salary is $3,800. There are plenty of center options that are better than him on today’s slate.
As reported by: @Pacers Deron Williams (hernia) now listed as a game-time decision
Mavericks Head Coach Rick Carlisle said, “He’ll be a game-time decision most likely. I think there’s a chance he’ll play, but we’ll see.” If Williams does end up playing all the Mavericks’ guards would take a hit in their value. They take on the Thunder in Game 4 in the third game of the day so expect to prepare your lineups without any more information regarding this situation.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Justin Anderson (shoulder) will play Saturday
Anderson played 20 minutes in the Mavericks blowout loss in Game 3. He is a low-end option for Game 4 but could see some extended minutes due to all the injuries that the Mavs are facing. Anderson’s main asset is rebounding but the Thunder are one of the best rebounding teams in the league. Expect him to be used for defensive purposes on Kevin Durant when Wesley Matthews is not in the game.
As reported by: Tim MacMahon Other tagged players: Wesley Matthews Ian Mahinmi (back) questionable for Game 4 today
Mahinmi has been dealing with a sore back for all of this series and has been listed as questionable today’s game. Jordan Hill will likely get back into the rotation if Mahinmi is limited and will be an under-owned player after only playing a total of four minutes so far in this series. Myles Turner started the second half of Game 3 for Lavoy Allen and could start in Game 4 for Allen or Mahinmi. We should have an update soon with the Pacers playing in the first game of the day.
As reported by: @Pacers Other tagged players: Jordan Hill, Myles Turner, Lavoy Allen Mavericks injury report for Saturday: Williams, Lee, and Anderson are questionable; Barea and Nowitzki are probable
The Mavericks have been dealing with a ton of injuries all season and it is not stopping now. Deron Williams (hernia) is being listed as questionable for Game 4 today and will likely end up being a game-time decision. If Williams plays he is expected to start which could hurt the value of Raymond Felton and J.J. Barea. Expect Williams to be limited so Felton and Barea could still be viable plays. these three guards have a chance to be low-owned tournament plays because Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry, Russell Westbrook, and Dwyane Wade are all on the slate. Williams is the cheapest of the three on DraftKings but carries the most risk with Raymond Felton being the safest play but also is the most expensive out of three. Williams is the most expensive on FanDuel with Barea being the discount. Barea and Nowitzki started in Game 3 and are probable to start in Game 4.
As reported by: Earl Sneed Other tagged players: David Lee, Justin Anderson, J.J. Barea, Dirk Nowitzki Tony Allen starting on Friday; Chris Andersen to the bench
Allen will return to the starting lineup for Game 3. Jordan Farmar, Vince Carter, Matt Barnes, and Zach Randolph round out the starting five. Allen should be considered a strong punt option in tournaments with his salary suppressed due to the injuries. Allen will feed off the home crowd and should be expected to play over 20 minutes and could approach 28 minutes depending on the score. Tony Allen will spend his time defending Kawhi Leonard so he could be cross-matched with him as well, lowering his ceiling. With Matt Barnes starting at PF, LaMarcus Aldridge should be considered an elite option in all league formats.
As reported by: Rob Fischer Other tagged players: Chris Andersen Dennis Schroder (ankle) will play Friday
Schroder will play off the bench and is a viable tournament option in Game 3. His salary has continued to fall and he should be able to exceed value tonight. Schroder could play extended minutes if Jeff Teague gets into foul trouble.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Other tagged players: Jeff Teague Dennis Schroder (ankle) hopeful to play Friday; listed as a game-time decision
The Hawks start in the second game of the night so expect the status of Schroder to come after lineups lock. Schroder is a risky option in Game 3 and does not have a ton of upside. Schroder does have some tournament appeal because he has been questionable all day. His ownership will likely be low and providing an opportunity to differentiate on a short slate. If you’re willing to stomach the risk, Schroder provides the most upside on DraftKings with his salary at $2,800.
As reported by: Jay King Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) ruled out Friday
Olynyk is expected to miss Game 3 and does not have a timetable for his return. The Celtics have been forced to play with different lineups due to the extended injuries on their roster. Jonas Jerebko was playing in Olynyk’s role and will be making his first start of the season on Friday. He will likely have to guard Al Horford which makes him also a strong option in all formats. Jerebko has a ton of upside and very little downside at his price ($2,300). Game 2 was a blowout so Horford did not get to play his full allotment of minutes. With the Celtics favored by three points, expect Horford to play 32-36 minutes.
As reported by: Chris Vivlamore Other tagged players: Jonas Jerebko