NBA DFS Show DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Preview December 20
Published: Dec 20, 2023
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We have a 10-game NBA DFS main slate on Wednesday, December 20th, on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are elite options everywhere with Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and LeBron James taking the floor. Let's dive into the NBA DFS podcast for 12/20 and break down our top NBA DFS plays of the day. Jon Impemba and James Grande break down the main slate by going position-by-position and bringing an example lineup into the fold at the end. Be sure to check out our NBA DFS projections, powered by FanJections, NBA DFS Lineup Generator, and all of the rest of our NBA DFS content and tools.
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Brice Sensabaugh lit up the 76ers with 19 points (7-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks, five three-pointers and five turnovers on Saturday.
Third-year NBA players should dominate Summer League if they play in it. Sensabaugh wasn’t flawless, but the 76ers didn’t really have an answer for him. The turnovers weren’t pretty, but he was a one-man wrecking crew at times as a scorer. It wouldn’t be shocking if he didn’t play much more this summer.
Kyle Filipowski led the Jazz with 22 points (8-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers against the 76ers on Saturday.
It wasn’t a perfect performance from Filipowski, but he certainly was a beast on the offensive end, which helped Utah secure the win to kick off the Salt Lake City Summer League for the home team. He has a lot to clean up on the defensive end, but the offensive production should be there for the rest of the summer and into next season.
Cody Williams posted a full line on Saturday with 14 points (5-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the 76ers.
Williams was drafted with the No. 10 pick in 2024 as a raw prospect, which led to a terrible rookie year. However, his first game of this summer was an encouraging one. He is nowhere near a finished product, but he was productive. He’s certainly a player to keep tabs on this summer, especially for dynasty managers.
Walter Clayton Jr. finished with nine points (3-of-8 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two three-pointers against the 76ers on Saturday.
Utah traded up to add Clayton Jr. with the No. 18 pick of last month’s draft, and his debut for them was solid. He showcased both his floor spacing ability and his passing ability; both are qualities that helped him lead Florida to a national championship and end up as a first-round pick. Clayton Jr. should continue to play a lot of minutes this summer as he competes with Isaiah Collier for point guard minutes this season.
Isaiah Collier contributed seven points (1-of-7 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds and five assists against the 76ers on Saturday.
Collier struggled to score on Saturday, which isn’t ideal for a second-year player, but it isn’t that surprising. It certainly wasn’t his strength during his rookie season. However, he was still able to be a solid playmaking option. With Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson gone, Collier should be the favorite to start the year as the starting point guard for Utah, which is a role that he held for much of last season.
Ace Bailey finished with eight points (3-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the 76ers on Saturday.
The No. 5 overall pick’s Summer League debut certainly wasn’t flawless, but it was a positive step. He spent most of his time off the ball, which is a role he can be effective in immediately. He also showcased his shot-blocking ability. Even if it wasn’t the best shooting night for him, it was good to see Bailey out on the floor in a Jazz uniform and playing a role that will maximize him early on. The shots will start to fall.