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TEAM ANALYSIS
Defenses to Avoid
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors: There are still some valuable Grizzlies, but it's clear this team is completely outclassed right now. As long as Mike Conley continues to sit, the entire Memphis offense will be pointing downward, and it will be hard for them to improve in such a harsh environment against a fantastic opponent.
Offenses to Use
Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks: The Wizards are simply untouchable right now, and they are fielding a ton of players with fantasy value. This series looks like it will be a profitable one for fantasy purposes, so don't shy away from guys like John Wall or Bradley Beal.
First game of a back-to-back: None
Second game of a back-to-back:None
Point Guard
John Wall, WAS ($9,400): It's a banged-up point guard pool for Tuesday, but I'll still take my chances with the red-hot Wall. He is dealing with a wrist injury, but that won't stop him from playing, and it didn't stop him from dropping over 50 DraftKings points his last time out.
Other suggestions: Stephen Curry (vs. MEM), Jeff Teague (vs. WAS)
Shooting Guard
Bradley Beal, WAS ($7,300): Beal is dealing with an ankle injury, which is a scary one to disregard, but he's been playing so well that I feel alright paying for him Tuesday. He hit over 40 DraftKings points for the second straight game, and has been good for at least 35 DraftKings points in five playoff games.
Other suggestions: Klay Thompson (vs. MEM)
Small Forward
Tony Allen, MEM ($5,100): Allen is purely a volume play, as he will be called upon to guard the backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. He had 30 DraftKings points in Game 1, and has the ability to contribute in a variety of categories if he is given the requisite playing time.
Other suggestions: Otto Porter (at ATL), Paul Pierce (at ATL)
Power Forward
Zach Randolph, MEM ($7,100): I don't feel confident about skimping at the power forward position, and there are a few overpriced players at the top of the salary-range. One guy that feels safe is Randolph, despite his struggles against the Warriors this season. He had 38 DraftKings points in Game 1, and a performance of 30+ DraftKings points wouldn't surprise me in Game 2.
Other suggestions: Paul Millsap (vs. WAS), Drew Gooden (at ATL)
Center
Pero Antic, ATL ($2,400): Antic makes a return appearance as the punt option at center. At this price point, he needs just under 15 DraftKings points to be a value, and he had 13 in Game 1. His true value on your roster is his ability to provide adequate DK points per $1,000 spent, and allow you to invest in multiple studs.
Other suggestions: Al Horford (vs. WAS), Marcin Gortat (at ATL)
INJURY REPORT
Out
Thabo Sefolosha (leg)
Ognjen Kuzmic (ankle)
Game-Time Decision
John Wall (wrist) will play.
Bradley Beal (ankle) will play.
Mike Conley (face)
