Top 4 Small Forwards
- Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,100) vs. Indiana Pacers
- Jimmy Butler ($9,700) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Taurean Prince ($5,900) vs. L.A. Clippers
- Gerald Green ($5,700) vs. Chicago Bulls
Rationale:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to build his MVP case. A 34-point performance against the Washington Wizards Saturday night marked the 14th time this season he has scored at least 30 points. For the year, Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. In league history, only Russell Westbrook, David Robinson, Charles Barkley and David Robinson have averaged at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals for a full season. Antetokounmpo has scored 20 or more points in 28 consecutive games, a perfect starting point for any FanDuel NBA lineup.
- Gerald Green has fit in seamlessly with the Houston Rockets. After missing the first 32 games of the season, going unsigned after being waived in training camp by the Milwaukee Bucks, Green has ensured the Rockets offense remains afloat with James Harden out with a strained hamstring. In six games with Houston, Green is averaging 16.5 points and converting 51 percent of his attempts from 3-point range. The former Slam Dunk champion has evolved into a true deep threat, matching a career-high with eight conversions from 3-point range against Golden State Thursday, a night after sinking seven long range shots in Orlando.