Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Washington. The Lakers won 108-104. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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This isn't too great of a match up against the Spurs, but you have to consider Kyle Lowry. He will see a huge bump in minutes, and the Spurs aren't great against point guards. Norman Powell and Terrence Ross could also see some extended run, and they are great tournament options.
Embiid basically makes this team decent, so him being out really hurts. Okafor and Noel will both see minutes, and I see the merit in using both. The Clippers are very average against big men, so both have tournament upside.
This definitely makes the Clippers a bit of a mess, but there may be somewhere to go. The 76ers will be without Embiid, which makes them very weak down low. Griffin will likley play limited minutes, and this will take away all interest from Mbah a Moute.
Parker will likely miss the next 2 games, and this is a spot I will only touch in tournaments. Dejounte Murray has been starting, but the minutes have basically been split. I think either guy could get more minutes, and both can be used in tournaments. Kawhi Leonard should also see some more time at point.
Mudiay plays big minutes for the Nuggets, so we definitely have a few places to look. Jameer Nelson is one of my favorite value plays at PG, though the match up with the Jazz isn't too fun. Will Barton will play the minutes, but like Nelson, has to face the Jazz defense.
Wall and the Celtics have a nice rivalry going, which should make this one very fun. I expect both superstars to show up, and neither can guard each other. Wall should have a huge night, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him over 65. The Celtics have ranked 22nd to PG's in terms of assists, which is where Wall derives most of his upside. The points are safe tonight, and the upside is certainly there. Avery Bradley is also out, so we don't have to worry about him covering Wall. This game is going to be a lot of fun, and Wall should be a huge part of it.
I'm just gonna keep playing Lee until he slows down. I do think the minutes are safe, as he came off the bench last game and still played solid minutes. His price hasn't risen enough, and he will be a staple in most of my lineups. There are a few spots I want to pay up for, and Lee makes it much easier to do so. The Raptors don't have a strong interior, and can get definitely be taken advantage of on the boards.
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