April in the NBA can offer unique competition conditions. It's important for fantasy managers to consider how to appraise and invest in games that can vary greatly in regards to intention. Consider that while 80% of the league plays on Friday evening, a solid percentage of these teams eye lottery odds over immediate success. Scroll down the verbose injury report in today's matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards are similarly going for a word count award with tonight's injury designations. To varying degrees the Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, and even San Antonio Spurs are waving the lottery flag at this stage, as well.
This doesn't disqualify such rosters from potentially helping your fantasy team(s), rather it's just going to require adapting to new-look, late-season rotations on the fly. The key is staying informed by checking out injury reports and final lineup submissions prior to respective tip times.
Conversely, Friday features a number of games with serious seeding implications. We can assume teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Orlando Magic, and this second meeting of the week between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors to include heavy minutes and predictable usage from the core contributors on each respective contender. Relying on predictable patterns is part of what got you this far in fantasy hoops.
With a mixture of such motivational variance combined with injury report implications and betting market indicators, we've taken time to curate today's streaming endorsements and BPI information in order to help prepare you for the volatile nature of these final days of the season.
Friday's Stream Team
Kelly Olynyk, PF/C, Toronto Raptors (Rostered in 30.6%)
The short-handed Raptors are at least depleted by a legitimate series of injuries to the likes of Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl, which factors directly into increased playmaking and playing time outcomes for this versatile big. Capable of delivering double-digit dimes and with a floor-spacing shooting skill set, Olynyk enters tonight's meeting with the Bucks with a stable floor and fun ceiling.
Wendell Carter Jr., C, Orlando Magic (43.7%)
Facing the Hornets can prove productive for centers, particularly with Charlotte dealing with depth issues at that spot most of the season. Looking to Carter as a double-double candidate is reasonable given his blend of role and matchup.
Scoot Henderson, PG, Portland Trail Blazers (53.1%)
Henderson is trending towards a strong finish to his rookie season. He has tallied 18.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.3 combined steals and blocks over the past week and could flirt with 40 minutes against a depleted Washington defense.
Miles McBride, PG, New York Knicks (23.6%)
Even if McBride's line was a bit lean last night, a deeper look reveals he took a team-high 10 3-point attempts while tying for the most minutes played on the roster amid four personal fouls. Positive opportunity rates should remain ahead of his matchup against Coby White and the Chicago Bulls.
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.
Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets7 p.m. Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
BPI Projection: Magic in the 9th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Magic: Caleb Houstan, (GTD - Ankle)
Hornets: Amari Bailey, (GTD - Illness); Brandon Miller, (GTD - Wrist); Grant Williams, (GTD - Ankle); Miles Bridges, (GTD - Wrist); Nick Richards, (GTD - Foot); Vasilije Micic, (GTD - Shoulder); Cody Martin, (OUT - Ankle); LaMelo Ball, (OUT - Ankle); Mark Williams, (OUT - Back); Seth Curry, (OUT - Ankle)
Magic projections:
Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 35.3 FPTS (22.6 pts, 6.4 reb, 5.3 ast)
Franz Wagner, SG/SF/PF: 29.3 FPTS (17.2 pts, 4.5 reb, 3.1 ast)
Jalen Suggs, PG/SG: 23.4 FPTS (11.8 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Wendell Carter Jr., C: 22.7 FPTS (10.9 pts, 7.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF: 18.0 FPTS (8.3 pts, 5.2 reb, 0.9 ast, 1.2 blk)
Cole Anthony, PG: 16.4 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.4 ast)
Moritz Wagner, PF/C: 15.3 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.2 ast)
Hornets projections:
Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 35.9 FPTS (20.2 pts, 7.2 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Brandon Miller, SG/SF: 28.4 FPTS (17.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.3 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Tre Mann, PG: 23.8 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.4 reb, 3.4 ast)
Grant Williams, PF: 22.1 FPTS (10.7 pts, 4.8 reb, 3.1 ast)
Vasilije Micic, PG/SG: 18.0 FPTS (9.0 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.5 ast)
Nick Richards, C: 17.7 FPTS (8.4 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.0 ast)
Davis Bertans, PF: 15.3 FPTS (7.7 pts, 2.5 reb, 0.9 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers7 p.m. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
BPI Projection: Pacers in the highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Thunder: Jalen Williams, (GTD - Ankle); Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (OUT - Quadriceps)
Pacers: Myles Turner, (GTD - Finger); Bennedict Mathurin, (OUT - Shoulder)
Thunder projections:
Jalen Williams, SG/SF/PF: 32.3 FPTS (17.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.1 ast)
Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 28.9 FPTS (13.2 pts, 7.2 reb, 4.4 ast)
Chet Holmgren, PF/C: 25.7 FPTS (13.5 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.7 blk)
Aaron Wiggins, SG: 18.7 FPTS (9.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.2 ast)
Luguentz Dort, SG/SF: 17.9 FPTS (9.0 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.2 ast)
Isaiah Joe, SG: 15.3 FPTS (7.6 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.5 ast)
Cason Wallace, PG/SG: 15.1 FPTS (7.3 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.0 ast)
Pacers projections:
Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 42.7 FPTS (19.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 7.7 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Pascal Siakam, PF/C: 39.6 FPTS (22.9 pts, 8.1 reb, 3.8 ast)
T.J. McConnell, PG: 23.4 FPTS (10.9 pts, 2.5 reb, 4.4 ast)
Aaron Nesmith, SF: 19.9 FPTS (10.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 19.8 FPTS (9.6 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.3 ast)
Jalen Smith, PF/C: 18.9 FPTS (9.5 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.1 ast)
Myles Turner, C: 18.7 FPTS (11.0 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.6 blk)
Portland Trail Blazers at Washington Wizards7 p.m. Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
BPI Projection: Wizards in the 12th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Blazers: Ibou Badji, (GTD - Back); Jerami Grant, (GTD - Hamstring); Anfernee Simons, (OUT - Knee); Malcolm Brogdon, (OUT - Elbow); Matisse Thybulle, (OUT - Ankle); Shaedon Sharpe, (OUT - Abdomen); Robert Williams III, (OUT - Knee); Toumani Camara, (OUT - Ribs)
Wizards: Deni Avdija, (NA - Head); Johnny Davis, (NA - Ankle); Richaun Holmes, (GTD - Toe); Kyle Kuzma, (OUT - Ankle); Landry Shamet, (OUT - Calf); Tyus Jones, (OUT - Back); Marvin Bagley III, (OUT - Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT - Wrist); Isaiah Livers, (OUT - Hip)
Blazers projections:
Deandre Ayton, C: 36.9 FPTS (19.0 pts, 12.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
Scoot Henderson, PG: 31.0 FPTS (19.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 6.0 ast)
Jabari Walker, PF: 29.0 FPTS (15.9 pts, 9.4 reb, 1.6 ast)
Dalano Banton, PG: 26.8 FPTS (16.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 3.0 ast)
Kris Murray, PF: 22.6 FPTS (11.8 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
Rayan Rupert, SG: 21.8 FPTS (14.6 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.9 ast)
Ashton Hagans, PG: 15.7 FPTS (7.3 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.8 ast)
Wizards projections:
Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 38.0 FPTS (24.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 35.9 FPTS (19.3 pts, 9.1 reb, 4.7 ast)
Corey Kispert, SG/SF: 30.7 FPTS (20.6 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Jared Butler, SG: 24.6 FPTS (12.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 3.6 ast)
Justin Champagnie, SF: 19.9 FPTS (10.5 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.4 ast)
Anthony Gill, PF: 15.8 FPTS (9.2 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.2 ast)
Eugene Omoruyi, SF: 13.8 FPTS (6.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 0.8 ast)
Sacramento Kings at Boston Celtics7:30 p.m. TD Garden, Boston
BPI Projection: Celtics in the 3rd highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Kings: Malik Monk, (OUT - Knee); Kevin Huerter, (OUT - Shoulder)
Celtics: Derrick White, (GTD - Back); Jaylen Brown, (GTD - Hand); Jaden Springer, (OUT - Knee)
Kings projections:
De'Aaron Fox, PG: 45.6 FPTS (28.6 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 40.4 FPTS (18.4 pts, 11.4 reb, 7.0 ast)
Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 25.6 FPTS (14.5 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Keon Ellis, SG: 19.1 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.4 ast)
Trey Lyles, PF: 15.0 FPTS (7.8 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.0 ast)
Harrison Barnes, SF/PF: 14.3 FPTS (8.4 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.0 ast)
Davion Mitchell, PG: 12.3 FPTS (7.0 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.5 ast)
Celtics projections:
Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 52.8 FPTS (32.4 pts, 7.9 reb, 5.7 ast, 3.4 3PM)
Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 41.7 FPTS (25.6 pts, 8.2 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.1 3PM, 2.6 blk)
Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 32.3 FPTS (14.3 pts, 5.2 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Payton Pritchard, PG: 24.3 FPTS (11.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Sam Hauser, SF: 19.2 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.0 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Xavier Tillman, PF/C: 10.7 FPTS (5.2 pts, 2.5 reb, 0.8 ast)
Oshae Brissett, PF: 9.0 FPTS (4.6 pts, 2.9 reb, 0.6 ast)
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls8 p.m. United Center, Chicago
BPI Projection: Knicks in the 8th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Knicks: Duane Washington Jr., (OUT - Knee); OG Anunoby, (GTD - Elbow); Julius Randle, (OUT - Shoulder)
Bulls: Torrey Craig, (GTD - Knee); Julian Phillips, (OUT - Foot); Lonzo Ball, (OUT - Knee); Patrick Williams, (OUT - Foot); Zach LaVine, (OUT - Foot)
Knicks projections:
Jalen Brunson, PG/SG: 42.8 FPTS (27.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Donte DiVincenzo, SG: 33.4 FPTS (18.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.6 ast, 3.8 3PM)
Josh Hart, SG/SF: 31.1 FPTS (13.0 pts, 8.6 reb, 4.6 ast)
Miles McBride, PG: 28.8 FPTS (18.4 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Isaiah Hartenstein, PF/C: 24.1 FPTS (8.3 pts, 7.9 reb, 3.0 ast)
Precious Achiuwa, PF/C: 14.6 FPTS (6.5 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.2 ast)
Mitchell Robinson, C: 11.6 FPTS (4.2 pts, 5.1 reb, 0.6 ast)
Bulls projections:
DeMar DeRozan, SG/SF: 41.6 FPTS (26.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.4 ast)
Coby White, PG/SG: 35.6 FPTS (20.2 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Nikola Vucevic, C: 32.2 FPTS (16.2 pts, 9.1 reb, 3.1 ast)
Ayo Dosunmu, SG: 26.1 FPTS (14.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.6 ast)
Alex Caruso, PG/SG: 25.7 FPTS (10.6 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.7 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Andre Drummond, C: 18.3 FPTS (8.8 pts, 7.5 reb, 0.8 ast)
Torrey Craig, SF/PF: 10.3 FPTS (4.8 pts, 2.6 reb, 0.8 ast)
Miami Heat at Houston Rockets8 p.m. Toyota Center, Houston
BPI Projection: Heat in the 11th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Heat: Tyler Herro, (GTD - Foot); Josh Richardson, (OUT - Shoulder)
Rockets: Amen Thompson, (GTD - Ankle); Alperen Sengun, (OUT - Ankle); Steven Adams, (OUT - Knee); Tari Eason, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Heat projections:
Jimmy Butler, SF/PF: 38.4 FPTS (21.4 pts, 5.0 reb, 4.9 ast)
Bam Adebayo, C: 36.9 FPTS (18.8 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.9 ast)
Terry Rozier, PG/SG: 33.8 FPTS (19.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.1 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Duncan Robinson, SG/SF: 18.5 FPTS (9.8 pts, 2.4 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Caleb Martin, SG/SF: 17.9 FPTS (8.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.2 ast)
Jaime Jaquez Jr., SF: 17.5 FPTS (9.0 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.0 ast)
Nikola Jovic, SF: 17.2 FPTS (8.1 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.1 ast)
Rockets projections:
Fred VanVleet, PG: 37.2 FPTS (17.2 pts, 3.5 reb, 6.6 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Jalen Green, SG: 36.3 FPTS (23.0 pts, 5.8 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Amen Thompson, SG: 29.0 FPTS (14.0 pts, 8.6 reb, 2.4 ast)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 26.1 FPTS (14.6 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Cam Whitmore, SF: 20.3 FPTS (12.8 pts, 4.4 reb, 0.9 ast)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 18.6 FPTS (11.2 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.4 ast)
Jock Landale, C: 12.7 FPTS (6.3 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.1 ast)
Detroit Pistons at Memphis Grizzlies8 p.m. FedExForum, Memphis
BPI Projection: Pistons in the 10th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Cade Cunningham, (OUT - Knee); Simone Fontecchio, (OUT - Toe); Taj Gibson, (OUT - Hamstring); Ausar Thompson, (OUT - Illness); Isaiah Stewart, (OUT - Hamstring); Quentin Grimes, (OUT - Knee); Stanley Umude, (OUT - Ankle)
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke, (OUT - Rest); Desmond Bane, (OUT - Back); Jaren Jackson Jr., (OUT - Quadriceps); John Konchar, (OUT - Heel); Luke Kennard, (GTD - Knee); Santi Aldama, (OUT - Foot); Vince Williams Jr., (OUT - Knee); Yuta Watanabe, (OUT - Personal); Marcus Smart, (OUT - Finger); Derrick Rose, (OUT - Groin)
Pistons projections:
Jalen Duren, C: 25.0 FPTS (11.1 pts, 10.4 reb, 2.1 ast)
Jaden Ivey, PG/SG: 23.7 FPTS (15.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 3.8 ast)
Marcus Sasser, PG: 22.5 FPTS (13.0 pts, 3.0 reb, 3.4 ast)
James Wiseman, C: 16.7 FPTS (8.1 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.0 ast)
Zavier Simpson, PG: 15.8 FPTS (6.2 pts, 3.5 reb, 3.2 ast)
Evan Fournier, SG/SF: 15.4 FPTS (7.6 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.5 ast)
Troy Brown Jr., SF: 15.2 FPTS (7.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.1 ast)
Grizzlies projections:
GG Jackson, PF: 29.0 FPTS (19.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Luke Kennard, SG: 25.7 FPTS (12.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Jake LaRavia, PF: 25.0 FPTS (14.5 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
Jordan Goodwin, PG/SG: 24.9 FPTS (11.3 pts, 6.3 reb, 3.0 ast)
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG: 24.2 FPTS (12.5 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.6 ast)
Lamar Stevens, PF: 23.3 FPTS (12.3 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.5 ast)
Chimezie Metu, C: 19.2 FPTS (9.3 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.3 ast)
Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks8 p.m. Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
BPI Projection: Bucks in the 5th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Raptors: Bruce Brown, (GTD - Knee); D.J. Carton, (GTD - Ankle); Gary Trent Jr., (GTD - Back); Ochai Agbaji, (GTD - Hip); Jakob Poeltl, (OUT - Finger); Scottie Barnes, (OUT - Hand); Chris Boucher, (OUT - Knee); Jontay Porter, (OUT - Personal)
Bucks: Damian Lillard, (NA - Groin); Giannis Antetokounmpo, (GTD - Hamstring); MarJon Beauchamp, (GTD - Ankle); Patrick Beverley, (GTD - Ankle)
Raptors projections:
Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG: 32.2 FPTS (16.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.4 3PM)
RJ Barrett, SG/SF: 26.8 FPTS (16.1 pts, 4.4 reb, 3.4 ast)
Gary Trent Jr., PG/SG: 24.7 FPTS (14.8 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Kelly Olynyk, PF/C: 23.5 FPTS (9.2 pts, 5.7 reb, 4.0 ast)
Gradey Dick, SG: 20.0 FPTS (12.7 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.1 ast)
Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 18.9 FPTS (8.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.5 ast)
Garrett Temple, SG: 16.7 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.1 ast)
Bucks projections:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 54.0 FPTS (30.1 pts, 12.1 reb, 6.3 ast, 1.2 blk)
Damian Lillard, PG: 39.8 FPTS (22.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 6.2 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Khris Middleton, SF: 27.2 FPTS (13.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 4.3 ast)
Malik Beasley, SG: 23.7 FPTS (12.9 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.3 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Brook Lopez, C: 22.4 FPTS (12.3 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.8 3PM, 2.1 blk)
Bobby Portis, PF/C: 21.8 FPTS (10.9 pts, 6.7 reb, 1.1 ast)
Pat Connaughton, SG/SF: 17.0 FPTS (6.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.6 ast)
San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans8 p.m. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
BPI Projection: Pelicans in the 7th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Spurs: Keldon Johnson, (GTD - Foot); Cedi Osman, (OUT - Ankle); Dominick Barlow, (OUT - Knee); Charles Bassey, (OUT - Knee); Devin Vassell, (OUT - Foot); Jeremy Sochan, (OUT - Ankle)
Pelicans: Zion Williamson, (GTD - Finger); Jose Alvarado, (OUT - Oblique); Brandon Ingram, (OUT - Knee)
Spurs projections:
Victor Wembanyama, PF/C: 47.9 FPTS (26.9 pts, 11.7 reb, 4.9 ast, 1.9 3PM, 2.9 blk)
Tre Jones, PG: 31.6 FPTS (13.2 pts, 4.5 reb, 6.6 ast)
Malaki Branham, SG: 22.5 FPTS (15.7 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.0 ast)
Julian Champagnie, SG/SF: 21.6 FPTS (12.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Zach Collins, PF/C: 21.2 FPTS (11.3 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.6 ast)
Sandro Mamukelashvili, C: 18.1 FPTS (9.3 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.3 ast)
Blake Wesley, SG: 13.8 FPTS (5.9 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.0 ast)
Pelicans projections:
CJ McCollum, PG/SG: 40.2 FPTS (22.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.1 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Zion Williamson, PF: 37.7 FPTS (23.9 pts, 5.5 reb, 4.9 ast)
Trey Murphy III, SG/SF: 31.0 FPTS (16.9 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.8 ast, 3.3 3PM)
Herbert Jones, SF/PF: 28.2 FPTS (14.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.6 ast)
Jonas Valanciunas, C: 18.9 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.3 ast)
Naji Marshall, SF: 16.7 FPTS (7.6 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
Dyson Daniels, PG/SG: 16.4 FPTS (6.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.0 ast)
Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks8:30 p.m. American Airlines Center, Dallas
BPI Projection: Mavericks in the 4th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Warriors: Andrew Wiggins, (GTD - Ankle); Dario Saric, (GTD - Knee); Jonathan Kuminga, (GTD - Knee)
Mavericks: Greg Brown III, (GTD - Personal); Josh Green, (GTD - Ankle); Dereck Lively II, (OUT - Knee)
Warriors projections:
Stephen Curry, PG: 38.3 FPTS (23.3 pts, 4.0 reb, 4.9 ast, 4.1 3PM)
Trayce Jackson-Davis, PF: 23.4 FPTS (11.5 pts, 7.7 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.5 blk)
Draymond Green, PF/C: 22.7 FPTS (7.9 pts, 6.1 reb, 4.9 ast)
Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 21.3 FPTS (12.6 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 21.3 FPTS (13.2 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.0 ast)
Brandin Podziemski, SG: 20.0 FPTS (8.2 pts, 5.0 reb, 2.8 ast)
Chris Paul, PG: 19.6 FPTS (6.9 pts, 2.9 reb, 4.2 ast)
Mavericks projections:
Luka Doncic, PG: 57.7 FPTS (33.3 pts, 8.6 reb, 8.2 ast, 3.9 3PM)
Kyrie Irving, PG/SG: 46.4 FPTS (26.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 5.8 ast, 2.9 3PM)
P.J. Washington, PF: 27.8 FPTS (15.5 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Daniel Gafford, PF/C: 24.2 FPTS (11.4 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.1 blk)
Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 21.3 FPTS (12.6 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Dante Exum, PG: 17.9 FPTS (9.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.5 ast)
Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 16.2 FPTS (8.5 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.1 ast)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns10 p.m. Footprint Center, Phoenix
BPI Projection: Suns in the 6th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark, (OUT - Achilles); Karl-Anthony Towns, (OUT - Knee)
Suns: Grayson Allen, (GTD - Hip); Jusuf Nurkic, (GTD - Calf); Damion Lee, (OUT - Knee)
Timberwolves projections:
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 43.2 FPTS (26.4 pts, 6.4 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Rudy Gobert, C: 31.0 FPTS (14.6 pts, 13.8 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.7 blk)
Naz Reid, PF/C: 25.8 FPTS (13.9 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Mike Conley, PG: 24.2 FPTS (9.6 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Kyle Anderson, SF/PF: 19.0 FPTS (7.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.9 ast)
Jaden McDaniels, SF: 18.5 FPTS (10.2 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.2 ast)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG: 13.7 FPTS (6.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.7 ast)
Suns projections:
Devin Booker, PG/SG/PF: 44.1 FPTS (27.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 6.2 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Kevin Durant, SF/PF: 42.2 FPTS (26.2 pts, 6.7 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Bradley Beal, PG/SG: 30.2 FPTS (16.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.2 ast)
Jusuf Nurkic, C: 26.3 FPTS (10.5 pts, 10.5 reb, 3.5 ast)
Grayson Allen, SG: 19.7 FPTS (9.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 19.0 FPTS (8.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Eric Gordon, SG/SF: 13.6 FPTS (7.1 pts, 1.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
Utah Jazz at LA Clippers10:30 p.m. Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
BPI Projection: Clippers in the 2nd highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Jazz: John Collins, (OUT - Back); Jordan Clarkson, (OUT - Back); Walker Kessler, (OUT - Nose); Lauri Markkanen, (OUT - Shoulder)
Clippers: Joshua Primo, (OUT - Ankle); Kawhi Leonard, (OUT - Knee); Jordan Miller, (OUT - Thumb); Moussa Diabate, (OUT - Hand)
Jazz projections:
Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 38.0 FPTS (24.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.0 ast)
Keyonte George, PG/SG: 30.9 FPTS (18.8 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Taylor Hendricks, PF: 25.0 FPTS (13.6 pts, 6.3 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Brice Sensabaugh, SF: 23.7 FPTS (14.2 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.4 ast)
Kris Dunn, PG: 20.0 FPTS (6.7 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.2 ast)
Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF: 15.8 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.1 ast)
Omer Yurtseven, C: 12.7 FPTS (6.0 pts, 5.7 reb, 0.8 ast)
Clippers projections:
Paul George, SG/SF/PF: 39.9 FPTS (22.9 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.4 ast, 3.2 3PM)
James Harden, PG/SG: 37.2 FPTS (14.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 8.1 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Ivica Zubac, C: 26.1 FPTS (12.6 pts, 9.8 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.4 blk)
Russell Westbrook, PG: 23.0 FPTS (10.9 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.6 ast)
Norman Powell, SG/SF: 21.3 FPTS (13.5 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Terance Mann, SG/SF: 13.7 FPTS (6.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.1 ast)
Daniel Theis, PF/C: 12.3 FPTS (5.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 0.9 ast)