Point Guard
Patty Mills (DK $3500, FD $3600, 19.7 USG)
The game’s in Memphis now. Â Doesn’t matter. Â The Spurs are gonna continue to smash the Grizz with ease. Â And with the blowout, comes value off the bench. Â Mills has provided us just that over game’s one 1 and 2. Â In 19 minutes, he’s averaging 24.25 DKPTS shooting over 50% from 3. Â I like him just a bit more than Delly tonight, as I’d expect Detroit to keep that game closer.
Shooting Guard
J.R. Smith (DK $4700, FD $4700, 18.0 USG)
I’d prefer to spend up just a bit more for KCP but J.R. is a fine option if you need the extra salary. Â He’s taken 18 3’s over the first two games in the series and scored 21 real life points in game 2. Â But be warned, if the shot isn’t falling, you’re in for a tough night. Â I suppose if you really wanna chase points, you can roster Kyle Korver for a bit cheaper but I just don’t see that performance coming close to a repeat.
Small Forward
Thabo Sefolosha (DK $3100, FD $3600, 12.3 USG)
If you’re not spending on LeBron, I’d much prefer options like Morris or Bazemore but Thabo is playing over 20 minutes a game in this series (small sample size) and averaging 20.9 DKPTS. Â If he can score you points off his offense, consider it a bonus cause a lot of his production comes off rebounding, steals and blocks.
Power Forward
JaMychal Green (DK $3400, FD $4400, 19.8 USG)
With Jarell Martin missing the remainder of the playoffs, playing time (especially garbage time) should be available again for Green and now might my favorite value play on the slate. Â We’ve seen what Green is capable of doing when given a respectable role. Â Including game 2, Green has had at least 24 DKPTS against S.A. 3 times this season so the matchup shouldn’t strike too much fear in you.
Center
Jared Sullinger (DK $4400, FD $5600, 21.8 USG)
I can’t fully support this but Christ, look how far down his price has dropped. Â Brad Stevens clearly doesn’t think Sully has much to offer this series (under 20 minutes in games 1 and 2) and I can’t blame him. Â I fell for the trap when I heard Kelly O would sit out game 2, ensuring Sully more minutes but he’s a shell of himself currently, running around like a sloth out there while Horford and Milsap eat up everything in sight. Â He’s averaging just over 20 DKPTS on the Hawks this season so if you’re absolutely desperate for savings here, maybe Sully can capture lightning in a bottle and return to early season form. Â Do yourself a favor and just pay up for Horford.
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