Daily Fantasy Week 12: The Harder They Fall.
What a week to be an NBA superstar. Injuries, injuries everywhere.
The higher the flight, the harder the fall. The contests this week would have been spectacular, but these teams’ characters will be tested in the absence of their key players.
Match 1: The Washington Wizards vs the Philadelphia 76ers
Can Embiid stay healthy enough to help this Philly team until the postseason? Tyrese Maxey is having a breakout year, and VJ Edgecombe has been showing a lot of promise. Philly fans are excited again. On the other end, the Wizards still suck.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Tyrese Maxey
Vice Captain: Joel Embiid
Key picks: VJ Edgecombe, Alex Sarr, CJ McCollum, Paul George, Quentin Grimes
Match 2: The Los Angeles Lakers vs the San Antonio Spurs
No Wemby, no Vassell for the Spurs. No AR15, no Rui, no Gabe Vincent for the Lakers. Still, it could be a tough contest as LeBron and Luka are still playing. The Spurs are currently second in the West, and they have been able to stay competitive in the past weeks despite the absence and the reduced participation of Victor Wembanyama. Expect Luke Kornet to get more minutes.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Luka Doncic
Vice Captain: LeBron James
Key picks: D’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Luke Kornet, Deandre Ayton, Keldon Johnson
Match 3: The Denver Nuggets vs the Boston Celtics
It would be easier to list the players who are potentially out for the Nuggets. The following players are hurt: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon, trusty 3&D player Cam Johnson, reliable big Jonas Valanciunas, key guards Christian Braun, and Tim Hardaway Jr. Their depleted lineup will face the full wrath of the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics. Expect the Boston Celtics to blow this one out.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Jaylen Brown
Vice Captain: Payton Pritchard
Key picks: Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Anfernee Simons, Bruce Brown, Peyton Watson
Match 4: The Utah Jazz vs the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder are reeling from a bunch of losses, and most recently got destroyed by the mediocre Charlotte Hornets. The three straight losses they suffered from the San Antonio Spurs might have stolen some of their mojo. Just a month ago, pundits were talking about how this team rivals the 73-9 Warriors and the 72-10 Bulls, but now, SGA and the gang knows one thing–winning 70 games is not that easy. Still, the Thunder are expected to wipe the floor with this confused Utah Jazz squad, but you never know these days.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Vice Captain: Chet Holmgren
Key picks: Jalen Williams, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Isaiah Hartenstein
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