Top 4 Centers
- Nikola Jokic ($9,700) vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Al Horford ($7,100) vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Jusuf Nurkic ($7,000) vs. Phoenix Suns
- Bismack Biyombo ($6,400) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Rationale:
- A calf injury kept Boston Celtics center Al Horford away from a practice session over the weekend, but his participation Monday indicates he will be available for tonight’s contest. A four-day layoff has helped Horford shake off any lingering issues from the injury, one that failed to slow him down against Philadelphia. In his last outing, Horford posted 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Fan Duel NBA lineups and the Celtics have benefited from the exceptional passing of Horford, as he is one of just three centers averaging at least 5.0 assists per game, with his average of 5.3 leading the way for Boston this year.
- The most consistent scoring threat for the Portland Trail Blazers aside from their dynamic backcourt duo has been from center Jusuf Nurkic. In 40 games, Nurkic is posting a career-high 14.5 points a night along with a team-best 7.9 rebounds a night. Tuesday Nurkic is hoping to snap a four-game drought since his last double-double, a worthwhile gamble in FanDuel NBA leagues because of his low asking price at $7,000. Nurkic has scored 30 or more fantasy points in three of his last five games.
Next: The 50 greatest NBA players of all time (updated, 2016-17)
Final Lineup
PG Jamal Murray ($6,700)
PG Dennis Smith Jr. ($6,500)
SG Gary Harris ($6,500)
SG Evan Fournier ($5,400)
SF Jaylen Brown ($5,500)
SF Josh Jackson ($5,200)
PF Anthony Davis ($11,000)
PF Trey Lyles ($5,700)
C Al Horford ($7,100)
Total cost: $59,700