NBA DFS Show DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Preview March 21st
Published: Mar 21, 2024
NBA DFS Strategy & DraftKings Top Picks 3/21
We have a six-game NBA DFS main slate on Thursday, March 21st, on DraftKings and FanDuel. We have elite options hitting the floor with Luka Doncic, Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, and Domantas Sabonis. Let's dive into the NBA DFS podcast for 3/21 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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Reed Sheppard had 28 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, three blocks and six three-pointers against the Clippers on Friday.
The third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Sheppard may be overqualified for Summer League. The Rockets certainly sent Sheppard to Summer League to prepare for a bigger role in his second NBA season after averaging just 12.6 minutes per game last year. Sheppard took over Friday’s game in a variety of ways and appears ready for more minutes in the Rockets’ backcourt rotation this year.
Liam McNeeley had 22 points (7-of-16 FGs), 12 rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers against the Jazz on Friday.
McNeeley had 22 points on 16 shots in the win. More importantly, the 19-year-old displayed what it looks like when he has everything in his game working. McNeeley was able to play through contact and convert at the basket despite getting fouled. He also hit back-to-back threes. McNeeley could provide some much needed scoring to the Hornets this year.
Walter Clayton Jr. had 21 points (8-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one block and four three-pointers against the Hornets on Friday.
Clayton continues to impress this summer. The 22-year-old point guard had at least 20 points and four three-points for the second consecutive game. Clayton should continue to gain experience with heavy minutes in Summer League as he prepares to battle Isaiah Collier for point guard minutes this year.
Kyle Filipowski had 32 points (12-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, one block and three three-pointers in the Jazz’ 111-105 loss to the Hornets on Friday.
While the Jazz ultimately lost the game, Filipowski’s 32 points in 30 minutes were a game-high. The 21-year-old power forward took full advantage of the Summer League rules and committed eight personal fouls. Filipowski figures to be one of the Jazz’ primary backup big men this year.
Tyler Kolek had 10 points (4-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block against the Pistons on Friday.
Kolek played 27 minutes in the loss to the Pistons. The 24-year-old point guard had 10 points on 11 shots, missed all five of his three-point attempts and had five turnovers despite his eight assists. Kolek is behind Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson as backup point guards for the Knicks, but he’s a solid depth player as he showed at times last season.
Chaz Lanier had 10 points (4-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Knicks on Friday.
The Pistons drafted Lanier because of his shooting. The 23-year-old made 3.2 threes per game and shot 39.5 percent from behind the three-point line last year at Tennessee. His Summer League debut wasn’t indicative of the talent the Pistons saw in him. Lanier had just 10 points on 11 shots and was 2-of-7 from behind the three-point line. That’s why he’s getting some much needed experience in Summer League. Lanier will look to provide the Pistons with much needed outside shooting after the team moved on from Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley this offseason.