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What you need to know for Monday's games
By Jim McCormick
Only this early-November Monday, life is good for hoop heads. The week opens with 80% of the NBA in action, kicking off weekly fantasy formats with real momentum. Mind you, this loaded schedule is influenced by the league being off for elections on Tuesday.
Sifting through a massive schedule requires a willingness to dive into the details. We begin with the injury report ahead of tonight's tip. Notable expected absences include Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) of the Orlando Magic, which vaults a former Michigan standout into the streaming endorsements below.
The major injury news is the absence of two All-Star guards, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder (knee) and the Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox (ankle) have both been ruled out. For the Thunder, Luguentz Dort was brilliant this past Friday night, while the Kings will turn to a microwave scorer that we feature in the streaming section.
We should also note star guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) of the reigning champion Denver Nuggets is unlikely to play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Reggie Jackson, anyone?
Another way to mine for meaningful information is leveraging betting data; the second-highest point total of this dozen-game day is found in Oklahoma City as the Thunder host the Atlanta Hawks in a contest with a total hovering 236 points. After all, Friday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors in OKC resulted in 280 points in regulation.In addition to Dort, surging statistical star Jalen Johnson (more on him later) is a great get.
My favorite game of the day for DFS, streaming, and prop angles might just be this ABA-centric showdown in Indianapolis between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers. The contest claims the highest total of the night (238.5) and beyond the star power of Victor Wembanyama and Tyrese Haliburton, several streaming candidates, such as Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, Bruce Brown, and Jalen Smith prove relevant.
Monday's Stream Team
Jalen Johnson, SF, Hawks (rostered in 35.3% of ESPN leagues): Save for assists, this guy is doing it all for fantasy purposes; efficient from the floor, active on both the glass and on defense, and with a few highlight dunks per week. As mentioned above, the pace and point ingredients for this matchup with the Thunder are also inviting. Teammate De'Andre Hunter is worth a look in deeper leagues.
Zach Collins, PF/C, Spurs (32.1%): A versatile skill set and gobs of playing time combine to make for fantasy fun when it comes to Collins. Atypically strong passing production, especially with Devin Vassell ailing, only adds to the value.
Malik Monk, SG/SF, Kings (20.6%): A disciple of the Jamal Crawford school of scoring in bunches, Monk takes his heat check approach to the floor against the Rockets. Monk, who brings real two-way flair to the court, should be busy in this one.
Moritz Wagner, PF/C, Magic (4.1%): With Carter's absence in the post for Orlando, Wagner should flirt with 20 minutes of run and has been particularly productive in recent games in this capacity. It doesn't hurt that one of the team's top players, his younger brother, loves to feed him in pick-and-roll moments.
Projections and Injury Reports
Fantasy projections powered by ESPN Analytics.* Projections assume all players who are listed as GTD will play. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Players available in at least 50% of ESPN leagues are listed in italics.
Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons
7 p.m. Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
BPI Projection: Warriors by 6.8 in the 6th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Warriors: Draymond Green, (GTD - Ankle)
Pistons: Alec Burks, (GTD - Forearm); Jaden Ivey, (GTD - Illness); Joe Harris, (OUT - Shoulder); Monte Morris, (OUT - Quadriceps); Isaiah Livers, (OUT - Ankle); Bojan Bogdanovic, (OUT - Calf)
Warriors projections:
Stephen Curry, PG: 44.7 FPTS (24.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 4.7 ast, 4.5 3PM)
Chris Paul, PG: 30.0 FPTS (11.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.5 ast)
Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 28.7 FPTS (16.4 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 22.6 FPTS (13.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
Draymond Green, PF/C: 22.0 FPTS (7.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 4.9 ast)
Kevon Looney, PF/C: 20.0 FPTS (6.3 pts, 8.0 reb, 1.7 ast)
Dario Saric, PF: 17.2 FPTS (6.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.4 ast)
Pistons projections:
Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 37.1 FPTS (22.3 pts, 4.3 reb, 6.5 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Jalen Duren, C: 27.1 FPTS (12.1 pts, 10.5 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.2 blk)
Isaiah Stewart, PF/C: 25.8 FPTS (12.9 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.9 ast)
Killian Hayes, PG: 22.7 FPTS (10.2 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.8 ast)
Marvin Bagley III, PF/C: 19.7 FPTS (11.3 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.1 ast)
Jaden Ivey, PG/SG: 19.5 FPTS (11.6 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.9 ast)
James Wiseman, C: 18.9 FPTS (10.7 pts, 5.8 reb, 0.7 ast)
San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers
7 p.m. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
BPI Projection: Pacers by 10.2 in the highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Spurs: Keldon Johnson, (GTD - Wrist); Devin Vassell, (OUT - Groin)
Pacers: None reported
Spurs projections:
Keldon Johnson, SF: 32.5 FPTS (17.1 pts, 5.4 reb, 3.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Victor Wembanyama, PF/C: 30.5 FPTS (18.5 pts, 9.7 reb, 1.4 ast)
Zach Collins, PF/C: 26.5 FPTS (12.6 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.6 ast)
Jeremy Sochan, PG/PF: 23.7 FPTS (11.0 pts, 6.2 reb, 3.0 ast)
Sandro Mamukelashvili, C: 18.7 FPTS (8.6 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.3 ast)
Tre Jones, PG: 17.3 FPTS (6.3 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.3 ast)
Blake Wesley, SG: 13.0 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.7 ast)
Pacers projections:
Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 44.4 FPTS (20.1 pts, 3.8 reb, 8.0 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Myles Turner, C: 26.6 FPTS (15.0 pts, 6.7 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.8 blk)
Buddy Hield, SG/SF: 23.6 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 22.0 FPTS (11.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.3 ast)
Bennedict Mathurin, SG/SF: 19.3 FPTS (11.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.7 ast)
Aaron Nesmith, SF: 18.8 FPTS (10.1 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.0 ast)
Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 17.9 FPTS (8.8 pts, 1.7 reb, 3.3 ast)
Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic
7 p.m. Amway Center, Orlando
BPI Projection: Magic by 2.5 in the 5th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, (GTD - Foot); Luka Doncic, (GTD - Quadriceps); Maxi Kleber, (GTD - Toe)
Magic: Jonathan Isaac, (GTD - Hamstring); Gary Harris, (OUT - Groin); Markelle Fultz, (OUT - Knee); Wendell Carter Jr., (OUT - Finger)
Mavericks projections:
Luka Doncic, PG: 51.7 FPTS (28.5 pts, 8.5 reb, 7.5 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Kyrie Irving, PG/SG: 41.8 FPTS (23.0 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 25.9 FPTS (14.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Grant Williams, PF: 19.5 FPTS (9.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 17.5 FPTS (9.2 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.2 ast)
Josh Green, SG/SF: 16.3 FPTS (8.1 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.5 ast)
Jaden Hardy, SG: 15.8 FPTS (9.7 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.3 ast)
Magic projections:
Franz Wagner, SG/SF/PF: 40.3 FPTS (22.2 pts, 5.3 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 35.3 FPTS (20.5 pts, 6.5 reb, 5.3 ast)
Cole Anthony, PG: 30.6 FPTS (16.1 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.1 ast)
Jalen Suggs, PG/SG: 27.8 FPTS (13.7 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.9 ast)
Anthony Black, PG/SG: 19.0 FPTS (10.0 pts, 4.7 reb, 2.7 ast)
Moritz Wagner, PF/C: 16.1 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 0.8 ast)
Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF: 13.6 FPTS (5.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 0.6 ast)
Washington Wizards at Philadelphia 76ers
7 p.m. Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
BPI Projection: 76ers by 10.9 in the 9th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Wizards: Corey Kispert, (GTD - Ankle); Daniel Gafford, (GTD - Ankle); Deni Avdija, (GTD - Ankle)
76ers: None reported
Wizards projections:
Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF: 33.1 FPTS (19.1 pts, 6.0 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 25.5 FPTS (15.4 pts, 2.4 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Tyus Jones, PG: 22.1 FPTS (8.2 pts, 2.4 reb, 4.2 ast)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 20.6 FPTS (9.8 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.4 ast)
Daniel Gafford, PF/C: 17.1 FPTS (8.0 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.0 ast, 1.3 blk)
Delon Wright, PG/SG: 15.9 FPTS (5.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 3.1 ast)
Bilal Coulibaly, SG: 15.1 FPTS (7.8 pts, 4.0 reb, 2.3 ast)
76ers projections:
Joel Embiid, C: 47.1 FPTS (28.5 pts, 9.9 reb, 5.3 ast, 2.0 blk)
Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG: 41.6 FPTS (22.9 pts, 4.3 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 31.7 FPTS (17.3 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.2 ast)
Kelly Oubre Jr., SF/PF: 25.5 FPTS (15.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 0.9 ast, 1.9 3PM)
De'Anthony Melton, PG/SG: 20.8 FPTS (7.4 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.3 ast)
Marcus Morris Sr., SF/PF: 16.9 FPTS (8.3 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.3 ast)
Patrick Beverley, PG: 12.6 FPTS (4.4 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.9 ast)
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets
7:30 p.m. Barclays Center, New York
BPI Projection: Bucks by 1.1 in the 3rd highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Bucks: None reported
Nets: Lonnie Walker IV, (GTD - Knee); Nic Claxton, (OUT - Ankle); Cameron Johnson, (OUT - Calf)
Bucks projections:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 43.3 FPTS (28.9 pts, 11.0 reb, 4.0 ast)
Damian Lillard, PG: 38.5 FPTS (22.2 pts, 5.1 reb, 5.3 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Bobby Portis, PF/C: 21.6 FPTS (10.7 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.6 ast)
Brook Lopez, C: 19.9 FPTS (11.3 pts, 4.8 reb, 0.9 ast)
Khris Middleton, SF: 19.8 FPTS (11.2 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.9 ast)
Malik Beasley, SG: 16.1 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Pat Connaughton, SG/SF: 13.9 FPTS (6.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.3 ast)
Nets projections:
Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 34.7 FPTS (20.2 pts, 4.5 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG: 25.3 FPTS (10.8 pts, 2.4 reb, 5.0 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Ben Simmons, PG/PF: 23.4 FPTS (8.2 pts, 6.1 reb, 5.1 ast)
Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 22.3 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 22.2 FPTS (7.2 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Cam Thomas, SG: 22.0 FPTS (15.2 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.3 ast)
Lonnie Walker IV, SG/SF: 15.6 FPTS (8.5 pts, 1.6 reb, 1.8 ast)
Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat
7:30 p.m. Kaseya Center, Miami
BPI Projection: Heat by 2 in the 12th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Lakers: Jaxson Hayes, (OUT - Ankle); Rui Hachimura, (OUT - Concussion); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT - Heel); Gabe Vincent, (OUT - Knee); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT - Knee)
Heat: Duncan Robinson, (GTD - Wrist); Jimmy Butler, (GTD - Knee); Nikola Jovic, (GTD - Illness); R.J. Hampton, (GTD - Illness); Caleb Martin, (OUT - Knee)
Lakers projections:
LeBron James, SF/PF: 47.2 FPTS (25.1 pts, 8.6 reb, 6.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Anthony Davis, PF/C: 46.7 FPTS (24.8 pts, 12.2 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.2 blk)
D'Angelo Russell, PG/SG: 36.9 FPTS (19.0 pts, 3.2 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Austin Reaves, SG/SF: 30.1 FPTS (16.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 3.6 ast)
Christian Wood, PF/C: 19.0 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.2 ast)
Taurean Prince, SF: 18.0 FPTS (9.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.0 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Cam Reddish, SG/SF: 15.2 FPTS (7.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.0 ast)
Heat projections:
Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 39.5 FPTS (23.0 pts, 4.5 reb, 4.1 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Jimmy Butler, SF/PF: 36.4 FPTS (20.5 pts, 6.9 reb, 4.1 ast)
Bam Adebayo, C: 35.6 FPTS (21.2 pts, 9.3 reb, 3.5 ast)
Kyle Lowry, PG: 20.9 FPTS (7.0 pts, 4.0 reb, 4.0 ast)
Kevin Love, PF/C: 17.3 FPTS (7.6 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.3 ast)
Duncan Robinson, SG/SF: 15.0 FPTS (8.2 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Josh Richardson, SG/SF: 14.9 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.7 ast)
LA Clippers at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. Madison Square Garden, New York
BPI Projection: Clippers by 3.1 in the 10th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Clippers: Terance Mann, (OUT - Ankle); Brandon Boston Jr., (OUT - Quadriceps)
Knicks: RJ Barrett, (GTD - Knee)
Clippers projections:
Paul George, SG/SF/PF: 42.8 FPTS (23.3 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.8 3PM)
James Harden, PG/SG: 42.0 FPTS (19.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 7.7 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Kawhi Leonard, SF/PF: 36.5 FPTS (19.7 pts, 5.9 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Russell Westbrook, PG: 32.5 FPTS (14.8 pts, 6.3 reb, 5.4 ast)
Bones Hyland, PG/SG: 21.9 FPTS (13.6 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Ivica Zubac, C: 19.2 FPTS (9.9 pts, 7.4 reb, 0.8 ast, 1.3 blk)
Norman Powell, SG/SF: 17.2 FPTS (9.8 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.6 ast)
Knicks projections:
Jalen Brunson, PG/SG: 39.7 FPTS (24.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.8 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Julius Randle, PF: 34.6 FPTS (17.8 pts, 9.0 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
RJ Barrett, SG/SF: 26.3 FPTS (16.4 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.9 ast)
Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG: 22.9 FPTS (12.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.5 ast)
Josh Hart, SG/SF: 19.5 FPTS (7.8 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.7 ast)
Mitchell Robinson, C: 19.4 FPTS (7.0 pts, 9.0 reb, 0.8 ast, 2.1 blk)
Isaiah Hartenstein, PF/C: 13.9 FPTS (6.2 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.2 ast)
Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls
8 p.m. United Center, Chicago
BPI Projection: Bulls by 2 in the 4th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Jazz: None reported
Bulls: Lonzo Ball, (OUT - Knee); Alex Caruso, (GTD - Elbow); Ayo Dosunmu, (GTD - Illness); Patrick Williams, (GTD - Finger)
Jazz projections:
Lauri Markkanen, SF/PF: 42.5 FPTS (25.5 pts, 9.3 reb, 2.1 ast, 3.7 3PM)
Jordan Clarkson, SG: 34.5 FPTS (21.0 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF: 28.9 FPTS (14.7 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.7 ast)
John Collins, PF: 28.7 FPTS (16.1 pts, 7.8 reb, 1.1 ast)
Kelly Olynyk, PF/C: 19.0 FPTS (7.6 pts, 5.5 reb, 3.2 ast)
Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 18.9 FPTS (12.5 pts, 1.8 reb, 2.3 ast)
Walker Kessler, C: 18.4 FPTS (8.7 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.0 ast, 1.5 blk)
Bulls projections:
Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 40.1 FPTS (25.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.9 3PM)
DeMar DeRozan, SG/SF: 39.1 FPTS (23.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 4.4 ast)
Nikola Vucevic, C: 35.4 FPTS (16.3 pts, 11.1 reb, 2.4 ast)
Coby White, PG/SG: 25.8 FPTS (12.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 3.5 ast)
Alex Caruso, PG/SG: 17.9 FPTS (6.6 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.2 ast)
Torrey Craig, SF/PF: 15.8 FPTS (6.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.3 ast)
Andre Drummond, C: 15.7 FPTS (7.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 0.8 ast)
Sacramento Kings at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. Toyota Center, Houston
BPI Projection: Rockets by 0.2 in the 7th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Kings: De'Aaron Fox, (OUT - Ankle); Trey Lyles, (OUT - Calf)
Rockets: Tari Eason, (OUT - Lower Leg); Amen Thompson, (OUT - Ankle); Victor Oladipo, (OUT - Knee)
Kings projections:
Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 42.7 FPTS (20.0 pts, 12.7 reb, 5.9 ast)
Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 28.6 FPTS (14.5 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Malik Monk, SG/SF: 25.3 FPTS (14.4 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.7 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Kevin Huerter, SG/SF: 24.7 FPTS (12.0 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Harrison Barnes, SF/PF: 23.6 FPTS (13.0 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Sasha Vezenkov, PF: 20.8 FPTS (11.6 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.5 ast)
Davion Mitchell, PG: 17.4 FPTS (8.4 pts, 2.4 reb, 2.2 ast)
Rockets projections:
Fred VanVleet, PG: 40.8 FPTS (19.2 pts, 3.3 reb, 7.2 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Alperen Sengun, C: 33.3 FPTS (15.9 pts, 8.8 reb, 4.4 ast)
Jalen Green, SG: 33.1 FPTS (20.9 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 23.9 FPTS (12.1 pts, 6.3 reb, 1.8 ast)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 23.2 FPTS (11.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.6 ast)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, PF/C: 14.3 FPTS (6.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.1 ast)
Jock Landale, C: 13.8 FPTS (6.7 pts, 4.3 reb, 0.9 ast)
Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves
8 p.m. Target Center, Minneapolis
BPI Projection: Celtics by 1.1 in the 8th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis, (GTD - Eye); Oshae Brissett, (GTD - Thumb); Derrick White, (OUT - Personal); Neemias Queta, (OUT - Foot)
Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark, (OUT - Achilles)
Celtics projections:
Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 49.5 FPTS (29.1 pts, 9.4 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 39.5 FPTS (25.2 pts, 6.3 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 36.2 FPTS (21.1 pts, 7.8 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.3 blk)
Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 36.0 FPTS (18.0 pts, 6.2 reb, 5.2 ast)
Payton Pritchard, PG: 18.6 FPTS (8.6 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.2 ast)
Al Horford, PF/C: 18.0 FPTS (6.8 pts, 6.6 reb, 1.6 ast)
Sam Hauser, SF: 14.4 FPTS (6.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 0.8 ast)
Timberwolves projections:
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 39.5 FPTS (24.1 pts, 5.3 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 36.4 FPTS (19.7 pts, 8.5 reb, 3.4 ast)
Rudy Gobert, C: 27.6 FPTS (13.0 pts, 11.1 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.4 blk)
Mike Conley, PG: 24.5 FPTS (10.7 pts, 2.9 reb, 4.0 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Naz Reid, PF/C: 20.3 FPTS (11.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.1 ast)
Kyle Anderson, SF/PF: 18.5 FPTS (6.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.6 ast)
Jaden McDaniels, SF: 15.0 FPTS (7.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.3 ast)
Atlanta Hawks at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
BPI Projection: Hawks by 1.3 in the 2nd highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Hawks: Wesley Matthews, (OUT - Calf); Kobe Bufkin, (OUT - Thumb)
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (GTD - Knee); Kenrich Williams, (OUT - Back)
Hawks projections:
Trae Young, PG: 42.5 FPTS (24.2 pts, 2.6 reb, 8.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Dejounte Murray, PG/SG: 40.9 FPTS (20.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.6 ast)
De'Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 27.6 FPTS (15.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Clint Capela, C: 25.5 FPTS (11.3 pts, 9.8 reb, 0.9 ast)
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG/SF: 23.0 FPTS (10.7 pts, 1.9 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Saddiq Bey, SF/PF: 22.6 FPTS (10.3 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.2 ast)
Jalen Johnson, SF: 20.2 FPTS (9.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.6 ast)
Thunder projections:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG/SG: 44.3 FPTS (26.5 pts, 5.4 reb, 5.2 ast)
Jalen Williams, SG/SF/PF: 32.6 FPTS (17.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast)
Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 28.7 FPTS (14.7 pts, 6.4 reb, 4.2 ast)
Chet Holmgren, PF/C: 24.8 FPTS (11.9 pts, 9.0 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.9 blk)
Luguentz Dort, SG/SF: 23.4 FPTS (12.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Cason Wallace, PG/SG: 16.6 FPTS (8.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.4 ast)
Jaylin Williams, C: 16.1 FPTS (6.5 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.5 ast)
New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets
9 p.m. Ball Arena, Denver
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 7.6 in the 11th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Pelicans: Jose Alvarado, (OUT - Ankle); Naji Marshall, (OUT - Knee); Trey Murphy III, (OUT - Knee); CJ McCollum, (OUT - Chest)
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar, (OUT - Knee); Jamal Murray, (OUT - Hamstring)
Pelicans projections:
Brandon Ingram, SF/PF: 42.6 FPTS (25.5 pts, 6.4 reb, 6.0 ast)
Zion Williamson, PF: 35.9 FPTS (24.8 pts, 6.5 reb, 4.4 ast)
Jonas Valanciunas, C: 26.7 FPTS (13.5 pts, 9.5 reb, 1.9 ast)
Herbert Jones, SF/PF: 22.9 FPTS (10.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.0 ast)
Dyson Daniels, PG/SG: 16.4 FPTS (7.4 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.3 ast)
Larry Nance Jr., PF/C: 14.0 FPTS (5.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.2 ast)
Kira Lewis Jr., PG: 11.1 FPTS (5.9 pts, 1.5 reb, 1.0 ast)
Nuggets projections:
Nikola Jokic, C: 54.1 FPTS (27.1 pts, 12.3 reb, 7.3 ast)
Aaron Gordon, PF: 32.7 FPTS (17.9 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.8 ast)
Michael Porter Jr., SF: 31.7 FPTS (16.3 pts, 8.7 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG/SF: 22.8 FPTS (11.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.3 ast)
Reggie Jackson, PG: 21.4 FPTS (10.0 pts, 1.8 reb, 3.5 ast)
Christian Braun, SG: 20.0 FPTS (9.4 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast)
Peyton Watson, SF: 13.2 FPTS (7.3 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.1 ast)