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Slate Overview
CLE at BOS: Celtics lead series 3-1
DAL at OKC: Series tied 2-2
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Injuries to Monitor
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CLE - Jarrett Allen (ribs), Caris LeVert (knee): Questionable; Donovan Mitchell (calf), Craig Porter (ankle): Doubtful
BOS - Kristaps Porzingis (calf): OUT
DAL - Luka Doncic (ankle): Probable; Maxi Kleber (shoulder): OUT
Elite Players
Guards
Luka Doncic, Mavericks ($11,100) at Thunder
Despite the loss, Doncic finished with 56 DK points on 18 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block, in Game 4. It marked the third straight game where he surpassed 50 DK points, and he is averaging 22.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.3 steals in the series. He must continue to lead the way offensively for his squad and his ability to haul in boards and dish out assists will help ensure he continues to pad his DK totals.
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks ($8,200) at Thunder
Irving is coming off his most limited performance of the offseason, as he finished with just 23.3 DK points on nine points, one rebound and nine assists, in 41 minutes of action. Nonetheless, he is averaging 21.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.6 steals in the postseason, including three outings with at least 50 DK points. He should not have a problem finding his rhythm on the road, as he shot a blistering 51.2 percent from the field on the road this season.
Forwards/Centers
Jaylen Brown, Celtics ($7,900) vs. Cavaliers
Brown finished with 27 points in Game 4, which marked the third time he scored more than 25 points in the series. He is also averaging 24.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in the postseason, including four games with more than 40 DK points. He is likely to keep rolling and pad his stats against the Cavs, who gave up the league's third-most free throws per game to opposing small forwards during the regular season.
Jayson Tatum, Celtics ($9,700) vs. Cavaliers
Tatum is coming off his second consecutive game with a 33-point double-double and totaling at least 60 DK points. The two outings marked the first time he reached the 30-point mark through nine appearances this postseason, while he is averaging 24.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 0.9 blocks over that span. He is likely to keep the momentum going and come out with a major effort, as his squad has an opportunity to close out the series on home court.
Chet Holmgren, Thunder ($7,000) vs. Mavericks
Holmgren surpassed 30 DK points in each of the last five outings, while averaging 15.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 blocks over that span. He should continue to thrive with the benefit of being back on home court, where he shot 4.4 percent better from the field, compared to on the road during the regular season.
Expected Chalk
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder ($10,100) vs. Mavericks
Gilgeous-Alexander topped 30 points in each of the last three outings and is averaging 31.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.8 blocks through four games in the series. He must bring another major effort to help his squad take advantage of their opportunity to take a 3-2 series lead on home court. He also averaged a slightly better shooting percentage and scoring totals at home, compared to on the road during the season.
Mid-Range Money
Max Strus, Cavaliers ($5,400) at Celtics
In the absence of Donovan Mitchell, Strus stepped up to deliver 40.3 DK points in the last game, as he logged 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 43 minutes of action. He is likely to see another major opportunity to stand out offensively, while Mitchell is listed as doubtful for action.
Daniel Gafford, Mavericks ($5,400) at Thunder
Gafford is averaging 11.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 blocks through four games in the second round, including a high of 42.3 DK points on the road in Game 1. He is likely to continue to thrive versus the Thunder, who gave up the league's most free throws and third-most rebounds per game to opposing centers during the regular season.
Value Picks
Payton Pritchard, Celtics ($4,000) vs. Cavaliers
Pritchard produced double-digit DK points in seven of his nine appearances this postseason, including three games with more than 20. He is likely to continue to shine with an opportunity to help his squad close out the series on home court, while also taking on an opponent that is hindered by injuries in the backcourt.
Luguentz Dort, Thunder ($4,800) vs. Mavericks
Dort is coming off his most productive outing of the postseason, as he delivered 30.5 DK points with 17 points, eight rebounds and a block, in the last game. He is averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in the series and should continue to find room to get his shot off from long range, as the Mavs allowed opposing small forwards to shoot an average of 37.2 percent from deep during the regular season.
Derrick Jones, Mavericks ($4,400) at Thunder
Jones totaled 30.3 DK points in the last game, which marks his personal high through 10 appearances this postseason. He provides the Mavs with a great well-rounded presence, impacting the defensive end and running the floor to finish at the rim, which helps him pad his stats on a consistent basis.