With collegiate titles decided and Monday's day off in the NBA behind us, we are presented with a mammoth 14-game slate for Tuesday. Only the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers are inactive today, with fantasy managers having 28 rosters and rotations to decipher.
As we've discussed throughout the season, we should leverage easily accessible indicators to help sift such busy slates. Leaning on injury reports and betting info to help direct us to the most actionable player pickups and the most fertile offensive climates. Who is missing from lineups can drive decisions, while point spreads and totals can sharpen insights into how game conditions might foster fantasy outcomes.
For instance, the Toronto Raptors visit the Indiana Pacers in a game with the day's highest total of 238.5 points at ESPN BET. With an expectation for added points and possessions, this is not only a rich offensive environment for DFS lineups, but we also find several useful and widely available players from this contest present in the streaming section below.
This theme continues in a marquee meeting between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, a game with a total of 234.5 points, second highest of the slate. We also have some games that appear less appealing based on betting indicators, such as the six contests tonight that have spreads of at least a dozen points. The premise being blowouts can create unideal playing time scenarios on both sides.
In regards to injury influence, we find the continued absence of LaMelo Ball meaningful to the value of EuroLeague legend Vasilije Micic (5.8% rostered in ESPN leagues). After all, Micic paces the entire NBA in assists over the past five games. With the Memphis Grizzlies sitting a long list of players, those in deeper leagues or those seeking prop market gems can look to Scotty Pippen Jr. (4.0%) and Jordan Goodwin (5.1%) as key alternatives.
Lean on our list of streaming endorsements and BPI calculations to help prepare for you for one of the final massive slates of the NBA marathon.
Tuesday's Stream Team
Dalano Banton, PG, Portland Trail Blazers (Rostered in 15.5% of ESPN leagues)
A true bucket, Banton has scored at least 21 points in five of his past seven games. With the freedom to find his own shot and growing success supporting his teammates on offense, Banton is the rare player worth riding with on a heavy underdog team.
Vasilije Micic, PG/SG, Charlotte Hornets (5.8%)
The aforementioned veteran guard has been downright elite in pick-and-roll creation of late. The potential for a double-double is quite high, as are his prospects to surpass assist props. For those in need of a late surge in passing production, this is your guy.
Wendell Carter Jr. C, Orlando Magic (48.1%)
A solid floor for production defines Carter's profile, as he's rarely going to wow you with a high scoring ceiling, but he does bring double-double potential to the floor against an undersized Houston frontcourt this evening.
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG, Memphis Grizzlies (4.0%)
Goodwin has been special as a rebounder for the Grizzlies from the backcourt, but the more valuable contributions come from Pippen and his ability to create for himself and others. A strong steal rate makes him a multi-category asset for this final week.
Julian Champagnie, SG/SF, San Antonio Spurs (1.0%)
Injuries to the Spurs' backcourt and perimeter crew result in increased usage for Champagnie. He has taken the workload and thrived in recent games, producing stellar steal, block, and shooting rates from the wing.
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.
Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets
7 p.m. Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
BPI Projection: Mavericks in the 6th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Mavericks: Josh Green, (GTD - Ankle); Maxi Kleber, (GTD - Back); Greg Brown III, (OUT - Personal); Dereck Lively II, (OUT - Knee)
Hornets: Amari Bailey, (GTD - Illness); Cody Martin, (OUT - Ankle); LaMelo Ball, (OUT - Ankle); Mark Williams, (OUT - Back); Seth Curry, (OUT - Ankle)
Mavericks projections:
Luka Doncic, PG: 59.5 FPTS (32.5 pts, 10.1 reb, 8.0 ast, 3.8 3PM)
Kyrie Irving, PG/SG: 48.4 FPTS (26.9 pts, 6.1 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.9 3PM)
P.J. Washington, PF: 31.6 FPTS (16.8 pts, 8.1 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Daniel Gafford, PF/C: 20.4 FPTS (8.2 pts, 7.2 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.7 blk)
Dante Exum, PG: 17.2 FPTS (8.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.2 ast)
Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 16.8 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 15.8 FPTS (8.5 pts, 3.1 reb, 0.9 ast)
Hornets projections:
Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 39.7 FPTS (22.5 pts, 7.6 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Brandon Miller, SG/SF: 29.6 FPTS (18.2 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Grant Williams, PF: 26.6 FPTS (13.4 pts, 5.4 reb, 3.6 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Tre Mann, PG: 24.7 FPTS (10.9 pts, 4.4 reb, 3.7 ast)
Vasilije Micic, PG/SG: 22.8 FPTS (12.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.3 ast)
Nick Richards, C: 16.3 FPTS (7.9 pts, 6.3 reb, 0.9 ast)
Davis Bertans, PF: 13.6 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 0.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers
7 p.m. Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
BPI Projection: 76ers in the 11th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Cade Cunningham, (GTD - Knee); Evan Fournier, (GTD - Knee); Simone Fontecchio, (OUT - Toe); Ausar Thompson, (OUT - Illness); Isaiah Stewart, (OUT - Hamstring); Quentin Grimes, (OUT - Knee); Stanley Umude, (OUT - Ankle)
76ers: De'Anthony Melton, (GTD - Back); Joel Embiid, (GTD - Knee); Kyle Lowry, (GTD - Knee); Tobias Harris, (GTD - Knee); Tyrese Maxey, (GTD - Hip); Robert Covington, (OUT - Knee)
Pistons projections:
Jaden Ivey, PG/SG: 25.6 FPTS (16.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 4.0 ast)
Zavier Simpson, PG: 24.7 FPTS (11.6 pts, 4.5 reb, 4.0 ast)
Marcus Sasser, PG: 22.9 FPTS (13.9 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.2 ast)
Jalen Duren, C: 22.2 FPTS (10.6 pts, 8.5 reb, 1.8 ast)
Troy Brown Jr., SF: 19.1 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.1 ast)
James Wiseman, C: 16.4 FPTS (8.9 pts, 6.2 reb, 0.9 ast)
Malachi Flynn, PG: 11.0 FPTS (6.0 pts, 1.7 reb, 1.7 ast)
76ers projections:
Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG: 44.9 FPTS (25.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 6.0 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Joel Embiid, C: 39.1 FPTS (23.9 pts, 7.5 reb, 4.0 ast)
Kelly Oubre Jr., SF/PF: 31.7 FPTS (18.0 pts, 6.7 reb, 2.2 ast)
Paul Reed, PF/C: 20.2 FPTS (7.9 pts, 7.8 reb, 1.3 ast)
Kyle Lowry, PG: 16.4 FPTS (4.8 pts, 2.8 reb, 3.5 ast)
Nicolas Batum, SG/SF: 16.1 FPTS (4.8 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.7 ast)
Darius Bazley, SF/PF: 14.9 FPTS (8.6 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.1 ast)
Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors
7 p.m. Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
BPI Projection: Pacers in the 5th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin, (OUT - Shoulder)
Raptors: Gradey Dick, (GTD - Groin); Chris Boucher, (OUT - Knee); D.J. Carton, (OUT - Ankle); Immanuel Quickley, (OUT - Rest); Scottie Barnes, (OUT - Hand); Jakob Poeltl, (OUT - Finger); Jontay Porter, (OUT - Personal)
Pacers projections:
Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 42.3 FPTS (19.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 8.5 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Pascal Siakam, PF/C: 40.2 FPTS (23.8 pts, 8.2 reb, 3.8 ast)
Aaron Nesmith, SF: 24.4 FPTS (14.3 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.0 3PM)
T.J. McConnell, PG: 24.0 FPTS (11.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.6 ast)
Myles Turner, C: 23.0 FPTS (13.7 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.8 blk)
Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 19.6 FPTS (9.5 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.3 ast)
Obi Toppin, PF: 16.4 FPTS (8.2 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.3 ast)
Raptors projections:
RJ Barrett, SG/SF: 39.4 FPTS (25.7 pts, 6.1 reb, 4.6 ast)
Kelly Olynyk, PF/C: 33.4 FPTS (14.7 pts, 7.9 reb, 5.1 ast)
Gary Trent Jr., PG/SG: 29.9 FPTS (17.5 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 20.7 FPTS (9.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.8 ast)
Ochai Agbaji, SG/SF: 18.1 FPTS (9.3 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.3 ast)
Gradey Dick, SG: 17.8 FPTS (10.5 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.2 ast)
Jordan Nwora, SF: 15.5 FPTS (7.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.2 ast)
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks
7:30 p.m. State Farm Arena, Atlanta
BPI Projection: Heat in the 8th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Heat: Bam Adebayo, (GTD - Hand); Kevin Love, (GTD - Ankle); Nikola Jovic, (GTD - Ankle); Orlando Robinson, (GTD - Back); Terry Rozier, (GTD - Neck); Duncan Robinson, (OUT - Back); Josh Richardson, (OUT - Shoulder)
Hawks: Seth Lundy, (OUT - Ankle); Trae Young, (OUT - Finger); AJ Griffin, (OUT - Ankle); Onyeka Okongwu, (OUT - Toe); Saddiq Bey, (OUT - Knee)
Heat projections:
Jimmy Butler, SF/PF: 41.0 FPTS (23.2 pts, 5.4 reb, 5.4 ast)
Bam Adebayo, C: 36.5 FPTS (18.7 pts, 10.4 reb, 3.8 ast)
Terry Rozier, PG/SG: 31.8 FPTS (17.5 pts, 3.6 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 29.4 FPTS (15.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 4.1 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Caleb Martin, SG/SF: 19.4 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.0 ast)
Nikola Jovic, SF: 17.0 FPTS (7.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.9 ast)
Jaime Jaquez Jr., SF: 16.3 FPTS (8.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 2.0 ast)
Hawks projections:
Dejounte Murray, PG/SG: 44.2 FPTS (23.0 pts, 5.4 reb, 6.9 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Jalen Johnson, SF/PF: 35.3 FPTS (17.0 pts, 9.1 reb, 3.7 ast)
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG/SF: 32.8 FPTS (18.4 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.1 ast, 3.2 3PM)
De'Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 27.5 FPTS (18.5 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Clint Capela, C: 26.9 FPTS (13.3 pts, 11.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.5 blk)
Bruno Fernando, C: 16.3 FPTS (7.6 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.2 ast)
Kobe Bufkin, PG: 11.0 FPTS (5.8 pts, 1.8 reb, 1.3 ast)
Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks
7:30 p.m. Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
BPI Projection: Celtics in the highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Celtics: Al Horford, (GTD - Toe); Kristaps Porzingis, (GTD - Hamstring)
Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, (GTD - Hamstring); Khris Middleton, (GTD - Quadriceps); Patrick Beverley, (GTD - Ankle); MarJon Beauchamp, (OUT - Ankle)
Celtics projections:
Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 40.4 FPTS (23.5 pts, 6.1 reb, 4.5 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 40.0 FPTS (25.0 pts, 5.4 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Derrick White, PG/SG: 31.7 FPTS (14.1 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.1 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 30.5 FPTS (17.0 pts, 6.7 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.9 blk)
Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 26.7 FPTS (10.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.0 ast)
Al Horford, PF/C: 18.2 FPTS (7.5 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.6 ast)
Payton Pritchard, PG: 15.9 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.4 ast)
Bucks projections:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 52.0 FPTS (29.8 pts, 11.4 reb, 6.5 ast)
Damian Lillard, PG: 41.6 FPTS (25.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 6.3 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Khris Middleton, SF: 26.8 FPTS (13.2 pts, 4.2 reb, 4.4 ast)
Bobby Portis, PF/C: 23.9 FPTS (12.6 pts, 7.0 reb, 1.1 ast)
Brook Lopez, C: 20.8 FPTS (12.0 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.9 blk)
Malik Beasley, SG: 17.8 FPTS (9.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.2 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Pat Connaughton, SG/SF: 14.7 FPTS (5.8 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.2 ast)
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls
8 p.m. United Center, Chicago
BPI Projection: Knicks in the 12th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Knicks: Bojan Bogdanovic, (GTD - Wrist); Duane Washington Jr., (GTD - Knee); Julius Randle, (OUT - Shoulder)
Bulls: Alex Caruso, (GTD - Ankle); Ayo Dosunmu, (GTD - Quadriceps); Coby White, (GTD - Ankle); Julian Phillips, (OUT - Foot); Lonzo Ball, (OUT - Knee); Patrick Williams, (OUT - Foot); Zach LaVine, (OUT - Foot)
Knicks projections:
Jalen Brunson, PG/SG: 44.8 FPTS (28.9 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.3 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Donte DiVincenzo, SG: 33.1 FPTS (18.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.7 ast, 3.8 3PM)
Josh Hart, SG/SF: 28.2 FPTS (11.0 pts, 8.0 reb, 4.4 ast)
OG Anunoby, SF: 25.2 FPTS (13.6 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Isaiah Hartenstein, PF/C: 22.5 FPTS (8.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.3 ast)
Miles McBride, PG: 16.3 FPTS (9.1 pts, 1.6 reb, 1.3 ast)
Mitchell Robinson, C: 11.9 FPTS (4.7 pts, 4.9 reb, 0.6 ast)
Bulls projections:
DeMar DeRozan, SG/SF: 40.3 FPTS (26.1 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.3 ast)
Nikola Vucevic, C: 33.1 FPTS (16.7 pts, 9.1 reb, 3.3 ast)
Coby White, PG/SG: 32.0 FPTS (17.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Ayo Dosunmu, SG: 26.2 FPTS (14.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.4 ast)
Alex Caruso, PG/SG: 22.4 FPTS (7.8 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.6 ast)
Andre Drummond, C: 20.7 FPTS (10.2 pts, 8.2 reb, 0.7 ast)
Torrey Craig, SF/PF: 9.9 FPTS (4.8 pts, 2.6 reb, 0.7 ast)
Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. Toyota Center, Houston
BPI Projection: Rockets in the 10th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Magic: Franz Wagner, (GTD - Ankle); Jonathan Isaac, (GTD - Back)
Rockets: Jae'Sean Tate, (OUT - Ankle); Alperen Sengun, (OUT - Ankle); Steven Adams, (OUT - Knee); Tari Eason, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Magic projections:
Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 39.1 FPTS (24.9 pts, 6.2 reb, 5.5 ast)
Franz Wagner, SG/SF/PF: 28.5 FPTS (15.8 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.3 ast)
Wendell Carter Jr., C: 26.3 FPTS (12.4 pts, 8.4 reb, 2.2 ast)
Jalen Suggs, PG/SG: 25.3 FPTS (12.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Markelle Fultz, PG/SG: 17.7 FPTS (8.8 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.5 ast)
Gary Harris, SG: 16.9 FPTS (8.5 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.5 ast)
Cole Anthony, PG: 15.7 FPTS (8.2 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.2 ast)
Rockets projections:
Fred VanVleet, PG: 39.1 FPTS (17.6 pts, 4.3 reb, 7.1 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Jalen Green, SG: 37.8 FPTS (23.6 pts, 6.3 reb, 4.2 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 29.1 FPTS (15.6 pts, 8.7 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 22.5 FPTS (13.8 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Cam Whitmore, SF: 20.9 FPTS (12.7 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.0 ast)
Amen Thompson, SG: 20.7 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.3 reb, 2.0 ast)
Jock Landale, C: 13.8 FPTS (6.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.1 ast)
San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies
8 p.m. FedExForum, Memphis
BPI Projection: Spurs in the 9th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Spurs: Cedi Osman, (OUT - Ankle); Dominick Barlow, (OUT - Knee); Keldon Johnson, (OUT - Foot); Charles Bassey, (OUT - Knee); Devin Vassell, (OUT - Foot); Jeremy Sochan, (OUT - Ankle)
Grizzlies: Jake LaRavia, (GTD - Ankle); Lamar Stevens, (GTD - Groin); Desmond Bane, (OUT - Back); Jaren Jackson Jr., (OUT - Quadriceps); John Konchar, (OUT - Heel); Luke Kennard, (OUT - Knee); Santi Aldama, (OUT - Foot); Vince Williams Jr., (OUT - Knee); Yuta Watanabe, (OUT - Personal); Marcus Smart, (OUT - Finger)
Spurs projections:
Victor Wembanyama, PF/C: 51.1 FPTS (26.8 pts, 14.7 reb, 5.3 ast, 1.9 3PM, 3.3 blk)
Tre Jones, PG: 35.5 FPTS (15.7 pts, 6.0 reb, 6.2 ast)
Malaki Branham, SG: 24.7 FPTS (17.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.9 ast)
Julian Champagnie, SG/SF: 24.2 FPTS (13.6 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Zach Collins, PF/C: 22.8 FPTS (11.7 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.6 ast)
Devonte' Graham, PG: 20.0 FPTS (9.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Sandro Mamukelashvili, C: 15.2 FPTS (6.5 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.4 ast)
Grizzlies projections:
Jordan Goodwin, PG/SG: 32.2 FPTS (16.0 pts, 8.5 reb, 3.8 ast)
GG Jackson, PF: 29.8 FPTS (19.6 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG: 28.8 FPTS (15.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.2 ast)
Brandon Clarke, PF/C: 25.2 FPTS (12.9 pts, 7.1 reb, 2.0 ast)
Chimezie Metu, C: 24.7 FPTS (13.0 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.3 ast)
Jake LaRavia, PF: 24.6 FPTS (14.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.7 ast)
Lamar Stevens, PF: 20.3 FPTS (10.9 pts, 5.7 reb, 1.2 ast)
Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves
8 p.m. Target Center, Minneapolis
BPI Projection: Timberwolves in the 13th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Wizards: Anthony Gill, (GTD - Knee); Johnny Davis, (GTD - Hip); Kyle Kuzma, (GTD - Ankle); Richaun Holmes, (GTD - Toe); Tristan Vukcevic, (GTD - Knee); Landry Shamet, (OUT - Calf); Marvin Bagley III, (OUT - Knee); Tyus Jones, (OUT - Back); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT - Wrist)
Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark, (OUT - Achilles); Karl-Anthony Towns, (OUT - Knee)
Wizards projections:
Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 40.1 FPTS (24.2 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.8 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 37.0 FPTS (19.8 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.8 ast)
Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF: 36.7 FPTS (21.9 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Corey Kispert, SG/SF: 29.8 FPTS (18.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 2.3 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Jared Butler, SG: 16.3 FPTS (7.6 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.6 ast)
Anthony Gill, PF: 14.2 FPTS (7.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.0 ast)
Patrick Baldwin Jr., SF: 12.7 FPTS (5.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 0.8 ast)
Timberwolves projections:
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 44.5 FPTS (26.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Rudy Gobert, C: 31.8 FPTS (14.4 pts, 14.0 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.0 blk)
Naz Reid, PF/C: 27.8 FPTS (15.2 pts, 7.0 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Mike Conley, PG: 25.4 FPTS (10.6 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Jaden McDaniels, SF: 20.9 FPTS (11.9 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
Kyle Anderson, SF/PF: 18.1 FPTS (6.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 3.8 ast)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG: 15.4 FPTS (7.3 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.9 ast)
Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
BPI Projection: Thunder in the 2nd highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Kings: Keegan Murray, (GTD - Calf); Malik Monk, (OUT - Knee); Kevin Huerter, (OUT - Shoulder)
Thunder: Jalen Williams, (GTD - Ankle); Gordon Hayward, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Kings projections:
De'Aaron Fox, PG: 49.0 FPTS (29.5 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.9 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 44.2 FPTS (18.9 pts, 14.3 reb, 6.8 ast)
Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 28.4 FPTS (15.4 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Trey Lyles, PF: 17.0 FPTS (8.1 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.3 ast)
Davion Mitchell, PG: 15.5 FPTS (8.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.9 ast)
Keon Ellis, SG: 15.5 FPTS (6.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.2 ast)
Harrison Barnes, SF/PF: 14.8 FPTS (8.3 pts, 2.6 reb, 0.9 ast)
Thunder projections:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG/SG: 44.5 FPTS (25.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 5.6 ast)
Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 30.8 FPTS (15.4 pts, 7.7 reb, 5.1 ast)
Chet Holmgren, PF/C: 25.5 FPTS (14.5 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.8 blk)
Aaron Wiggins, SG: 21.1 FPTS (12.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.5 ast)
Luguentz Dort, SG/SF: 19.3 FPTS (11.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Isaiah Joe, SG: 15.2 FPTS (8.1 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Kenrich Williams, SF: 14.0 FPTS (6.7 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.0 ast)
Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz
9 p.m. Delta Center, Salt Lake City
BPI Projection: Nuggets in the 7th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, (GTD - Foot); Jamal Murray, (GTD - Knee); Julian Strawther, (GTD - Ankle); Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, (GTD - Shoulder); Michael Porter Jr., (GTD - Knee); Nikola Jokic, (GTD - Hip); Vlatko Cancar, (OUT - Knee)
Jazz: John Collins, (OUT - Back); Jordan Clarkson, (OUT - Back); Kris Dunn, (OUT - Foot); Walker Kessler, (OUT - Nose); Lauri Markkanen, (OUT - Shoulder)
Nuggets projections:
Nikola Jokic, C: 55.0 FPTS (26.0 pts, 11.8 reb, 7.8 ast)
Jamal Murray, PG: 32.2 FPTS (16.8 pts, 3.5 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Michael Porter Jr., SF: 26.2 FPTS (14.5 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Aaron Gordon, PF: 24.4 FPTS (11.9 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.4 ast)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG/SF: 18.8 FPTS (8.5 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.9 ast)
Reggie Jackson, PG: 18.7 FPTS (9.9 pts, 1.9 reb, 3.3 ast)
Christian Braun, SG: 17.0 FPTS (8.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.6 ast)
Jazz projections:
Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 35.2 FPTS (22.5 pts, 3.5 reb, 5.0 ast)
Keyonte George, PG/SG: 28.6 FPTS (17.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 5.0 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Brice Sensabaugh, SF: 22.8 FPTS (13.3 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.4 ast)
Taylor Hendricks, PF: 22.7 FPTS (12.6 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.4 ast)
Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF: 20.1 FPTS (11.0 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.3 ast)
Omer Yurtseven, C: 17.2 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.1 ast)
Micah Potter, C: 9.8 FPTS (4.5 pts, 3.5 reb, 0.7 ast)
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
10 p.m. Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
BPI Projection: Warriors in the 3rd highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Warriors: Andrew Wiggins, (GTD - Ankle); Gary Payton II, (GTD - Ankle); Dario Saric, (OUT - Knee)
Lakers: Anthony Davis, (GTD - Eye); LeBron James, (GTD - Illness); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT - Foot); Christian Wood, (OUT - Knee); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT - Back)
Warriors projections:
Stephen Curry, PG: 34.1 FPTS (19.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.4 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 25.6 FPTS (15.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.5 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Chris Paul, PG: 24.6 FPTS (9.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.9 ast)
Brandin Podziemski, SG: 23.4 FPTS (9.6 pts, 5.6 reb, 3.3 ast)
Jonathan Kuminga, PF: 21.9 FPTS (13.1 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.9 ast)
Trayce Jackson-Davis, PF: 20.3 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.6 blk)
Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 19.4 FPTS (12.2 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Lakers projections:
LeBron James, SF/PF: 41.3 FPTS (22.7 pts, 5.9 reb, 6.7 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Anthony Davis, PF/C: 37.9 FPTS (20.4 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.0 ast, 1.8 blk)
D'Angelo Russell, PG/SG: 35.5 FPTS (19.5 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.8 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Austin Reaves, SG/SF: 30.2 FPTS (15.3 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 21.9 FPTS (12.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.2 ast)
Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG: 18.5 FPTS (9.1 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.2 ast)
Jaxson Hayes, PF/C: 12.1 FPTS (5.3 pts, 4.8 reb, 0.5 ast)
LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns
10 p.m. Footprint Center, Phoenix
BPI Projection: Suns in the 4th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Clippers: Daniel Theis, (GTD - Thumb); Jordan Miller, (GTD - Thumb); Moussa Diabate, (GTD - Hand); Joshua Primo, (OUT - Ankle); Kawhi Leonard, (OUT - Knee)
Suns: Jusuf Nurkic, (GTD - Ankle); Damion Lee, (OUT - Knee)
Clippers projections:
Paul George, SG/SF/PF: 41.9 FPTS (24.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.7 ast, 3.3 3PM)
James Harden, PG/SG: 34.8 FPTS (14.8 pts, 5.3 reb, 7.5 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Ivica Zubac, C: 25.6 FPTS (12.1 pts, 10.1 reb, 1.2 ast)
Russell Westbrook, PG: 24.0 FPTS (11.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 3.5 ast)
Norman Powell, SG/SF: 21.5 FPTS (13.7 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Terance Mann, SG/SF: 15.7 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.2 ast)
Daniel Theis, PF/C: 12.6 FPTS (6.3 pts, 3.9 reb, 0.9 ast)
Suns projections:
Kevin Durant, SF/PF: 46.5 FPTS (29.2 pts, 6.5 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Devin Booker, PG/SG/PF: 45.5 FPTS (27.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 6.6 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Bradley Beal, PG/SG: 32.6 FPTS (17.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.2 ast)
Jusuf Nurkic, C: 28.0 FPTS (11.2 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.5 ast)
Grayson Allen, SG: 24.8 FPTS (12.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Eric Gordon, SG/SF: 15.0 FPTS (7.6 pts, 1.5 reb, 1.7 ast)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 14.8 FPTS (5.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.8 ast)
New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers
10 p.m. Moda Center, Portland
BPI Projection: Pelicans in the 14th highest-scoring game of the slate.
Injury Report:
Pelicans: Naji Marshall, (GTD - Shoulder); Brandon Ingram, (OUT - Knee)
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)
Pelicans projections:
Zion Williamson, PF: 41.4 FPTS (25.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 5.3 ast)
CJ McCollum, PG/SG: 38.9 FPTS (22.7 pts, 4.2 reb, 4.7 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Trey Murphy III, SG/SF: 28.7 FPTS (15.1 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.9 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Herbert Jones, SF/PF: 26.6 FPTS (13.1 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.5 ast)
Larry Nance Jr., PF/C: 17.8 FPTS (6.4 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.0 ast)
Jonas Valanciunas, C: 17.5 FPTS (8.8 pts, 5.4 reb, 1.6 ast)
Dyson Daniels, PG/SG: 16.0 FPTS (6.7 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.7 ast)
Blazers projections:
Deandre Ayton, C: 34.9 FPTS (18.6 pts, 11.3 reb, 1.8 ast)
Jabari Walker, PF: 28.9 FPTS (15.8 pts, 10.1 reb, 1.6 ast)
Scoot Henderson, PG: 28.7 FPTS (18.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 5.7 ast)
Dalano Banton, PG: 23.2 FPTS (13.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.9 ast)
Rayan Rupert, SG: 18.8 FPTS (11.9 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.1 ast)
Kris Murray, PF: 17.8 FPTS (9.6 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.3 ast)
Duop Reath, C: 12.0 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 0.9 ast)