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DRAFTKINGS
Derrick Rose , PG/SG NYK ($4,600)
After shooting 5-for-27 in a three-game stretch, Rose rebounded in his last game against the Warriors and had 16 points, eight assists, four rebounds and shot 6-for-15 from the field in 27 minutes for 37.5 DK points. Rose is more appealing because Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful and if he's out, it means a bigger role for Rose against the Kings, who allow 119.9 points per game and rank last in defensive efficiency.
Facundo Campazzo, PG/SG DEN ($4,200)
The Nuggets only played eight players on Tuesday due to injuries and they will remain thin tonight. Campazzo will benefit and he has played at least 25 minutes in six straight games, including at least 27 in the last three. He has at least 20 DK points in all six games and could hit his ceiling game against the Wizards, who allow 119.9 points per game, play at the fastest pace and the game total is 238 points.
Steven Adams , C NO ($5,100)
It's a good sign Adams returned from an ankle injury and played 31 minutes last night against the Pistons. He had 14 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one point for 44.25 DK points. He has at least 26.25 DK points in his last three games of playing at least 24 minutes. The game total is 242.5 points and the Bucks have been struggling to defend centers.
FANDUEL
D.J. Augustin , PG MIL ($3,900)
As long as Jrue Holiday is out and he's listed as doubtful, Augustin can help save salary until more value opens up. He has played at least 24 minutes in the last four games and has at least 21.9 FD points in two of them. The Pelicans are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, are playing for the second straight night and the game total is 242 points.
Jalen Brunson , PG DAL ($5,200)
Kristaps Porzingis is listed as doubtful and Brunson has helped provide offense in the last two games with Porzingis out. Brunson had 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes for 32.9 FD points against the Grizzlies and had 22 points, two rebounds and two assists against the Celtics in 30 minutes for 25.4 FD points. He has at least 30.7 FD points in three of the last five games.
Michael Carter-Williams , PG ORL ($5,000)
Carter-Williams has played at least 27 minutes in the last six games since returning from injury. He has at least 24.3 FD points in four of those games. Carter-Williams has a 21.8-percent usage rate and the Nets play at the sixth-fastest pace and rank fifth-worst in defensive efficiency.
Player News
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least a week.
Shams notes that Curry has already been ruled out for Game 2 on Thursday, but the week timeline means he’ll miss Game 3 on Saturday and Game 4 on Monday with a chance to return for Game 5 on Wednesday. This is the first muscle strain of Curry’s career, so how quickly he returns will depend on how he responds to rehab. Fortunately for Golden State, the team came away with a win on the road in Game 1, and two of the next three games will be at home, giving the Warriors a chance to stay alive while their superstar PG is out. Expect Buddy Hield to step into a much larger role on offense while Curry is sidelined. Hield has totaled 57 points across his last two games while stroking a blistering 14-of-18 shots from beyond the arc.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.
Kerr relayed that Curry was “crushed” after being forced from the game due to injury. While Kerr described Curry as day-to-day, he also mentioned that the 37-year-old point guard will undergo imaging on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. There should be an update on his status at some point prior to Thursday’s Game 2 showdown. With the Warriors taking Game 1 on the road Tuesday, Kerr added that it’s hard to imagine Curry being available for Game 2 on Thursday. With Game 3 Saturday at Golden State, Curry could have more time to rest and recover.
Naz Reid had 19 points (8-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Game 1 against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Reid briefly left the floor with an apparent leg injury towards the end of the second quarter before returning in the second half. The 25-year-old center played 34 minutes and was the second leading scorer for the Timberwolves in what turned out to be a lackluster game for Minnesota. Reid appeared healthy in the second half and should continue to be counted on for starter-level minutes despite coming off the bench.
Anthony Edwards had 23 points (9-of-22 FGs), 14 rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in Game 1 against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Draymond Green had 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Buddy Hield had 24 points (7-of-19 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.