Daily Fantasy Week 5: The Dominance of the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder sit atop the rankings with their best start ever.
Match 1: The Oklahoma City Thunder at the New Orleans Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on their best start ever, with only a single loss in 14 games. They will be up against the worst team in the Western conference, the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans have just fired their head coach Willie Green (he is replaced by James Borrego), and this match-up will most likely be an execution, even without the Thunder’s big stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Vice Captain: Zion Williamson
Key picks: Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy III
Match 2: The Chicago Bulls at the Denver Nuggets
The streaking Denver Nuggets host the Bulls as they look to notch their 8th straight win. The Bulls are currently in a slump, losing their last 5 outings after a great start. Nikola Jokic seems to be the best player in the league right now, and there is very little the Bulls could do to stop him.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Nikola Jokic (if he is healthy)
Vice Captain: Coby White
Key picks: Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic
Match 3: The Golden State Warriors at the Miami Heat
Steph Curry is the most unguardable player in NBA history. Not even the alien Wembanyama could stop him on his way to a 49-point explosion against the San Antonio Spurs. This match-up against the Heat will be an interesting one, as both these teams have been a bit inconsistent (except the ever so inspirational Curry who has a 27-3-3 line at age 37) and a win could provide both teams with some momentum.
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Steph Curry
Vice Captain: Bam Adebayo
Key picks: Norman Powell, Jimmy Butler III, Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Match 4: The Denver Nuggets at the Houston Rockets
After Denver beats Miami, they will face the Houston Rockets as two streaking teams collide in an exciting match-up. Kevin Durant is still an elite scorer at 37, and he is supported by Joker lite Alperen Sengun. Can the league’s tallest team stop Jokic and Denver’s offensive actions?
Suggested Daily Fantasy lineup:
Captain: Nikola Jokic (if he is healthy)
Vice Captain: Alperen Sengun
Key picks: Kevin Durant, Jamal Murray, Amen Thompson, Aaron Gordon
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