ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream, as well as game-by-game injury reports and player projections.
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What you need to know for Friday's games
The NBA season is off and running! Every team in the league has played at least one game, with the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves the only teams to have played twice. That all changes tonight, with 10 games on tap and 20 teams getting in another game. We'll get to see if those that had better-than-expected first games can maintain and build some early momentum, and also whether those that had "down" season premieres can bounce back. As always, let's dig into the action to find some good fantasy streamers and best bets to get your own seasons off to great starts.
Friday's Stream Team
Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta Hawks (available in 53.3% of ESPN leagues) is one of the most-added players in fantasy hoops after a monster season opener. Okongwu dropped 28 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks while thoroughly outplaying his platoon-mate, starter Clint Capela. Okongwu will look to prove his amazing first game wasn't all a fluke, but instead an indication that he has arrived as an impact player.
Santi Aldama, Memphis Grizzlies (80.3%) surprised in Game 1 by outscoring Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and the rest of the Grizzlies with 27 points, 5 3-pointers, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. With Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined, Aldama is getting to start at the stretch 4 next to behemoth rookie center Zach Edey and is being fed open looks as the defense collapses on Morant. He may not drop 27 points again, but he should get his fill from downtown for as long as he holds this role.
Tre Mann, Charlotte Hornets (84.8%) was on fire in the preseason and continued that in Game 1. He got extra run because Brandon Miller (out, hip) had to leave the game early, and he took advantage of the opportunity with 24 points, 4 3-pointers, 6 rebounds and a steal in 29 minutes. Miller won't play on Friday, so Mann should get another chance to produce in the suddenly fun, young Hornets lineup.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (60.8%) and Andre Drummond (76.9%) are Philadelphia 76ers players who will remain in this space for as long as Paul George and Joel Embiid are sidelined. Oubre scored 20 points in the season opener and Drummond grabbed 13 rebounds, with both output levels sustainable as long as they're starting.
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Dré's Bets for Friday
Hornets and Hawks over 227.5 total points (-105): Both teams feature creative offensive engines at point guard surrounded by plenty of shooters and scorers in both the frontcourt and backcourt to act as finishers. Both teams are also characterized by a distinct lack of defense. The Hornets allowed the Houston Rockets to score 60 first-half points in the opener, then responded by dropping 61 points of their own in the second half. The Hawks, meanwhile, allowed the Brooklyn Nets to drop 116 points in the opener while scoring 120 of their own. Tonight's game should be a track meet.
New York Knicks -4.5 over Indiana Pacers (-105): The Knicks got blown out in the opener against a Celtics squad that had the entire team locked into "he's on fire" mode from NBA Jam. The Pacers eked out a victory over the Detroit Pistons, but didn't look very impressive in doing so. In this rematch of the Eastern Conference semifinals where the Pacers sent an injured Knicks squad home, I look for the Knicks to bounce back against a more mortal opponent than the one they faced in their opener.
Alperen Sengun over 19.5 points (-120): Sengun was nigh unstoppable for the majority of his opener against the Hornets, scoring 25 points while also grabbing 18 boards and dishing five assists. On Friday he'll face a newcomer in Edey, who fouled out in only 15 minutes in his NBA debut (while allowing Walker Kessler to drop 16 points on 85% shooting from the field). Sengun should be too crafty and versatile for the giant-but-slower-footed rookie to handle on Friday.
New Orleans Pelicans -5.5 over Portland Trail Blazers (-115): The Pelicans took care of business in their opener, defeating the Chicago Bulls by 12 points in a workmanlike victory. Although they lost PG Dejounte Murray (fractured hand), they should get Zion Williamson (illness) back for Friday night. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, turned in the worst performance of all teams on Opening Night, getting demolished by the Golden State Warriors in a 36-point loss. If both teams are in similar form, the Pelicans should win comfortably.
Los Angeles Lakers -1.5 over Phoenix Suns (-110): The Lakers opened the season with an impressive win over a strong Timberwolves squad, with Anthony Davis dominating the interior at both ends of the court. The Suns won their opener as well, beating the LA Clippers despite cool shooting performances from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, but they lack the size in the middle to keep Davis and LeBron James from controlling the paint. The Lakers won three of five against the Suns last season, and with everyone still fresh to start the season, I look for the Lakers to pull this one out.
Stephen A. Smith offers high praise for Klay Thompson's debut with the Dallas Mavericks.
Projections and Injury Reports
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Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic
7 p.m. ET
Line: Nets 11.5 (-110) | Magic -11.5 (-110)
Money line: Nets 425 | Magic -650
Total: 215.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Nets by 2.4, straight up 58%, 217.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Nets: Bojan Bogdanovic, (GTD - Foot); Trendon Watford, (OUT - Hamstring); Day'Ron Sharpe, (OUT - Hamstring)
Magic: Jonathan Isaac, (GTD - Hip)
Nets projections:
Cam Thomas, SG: 39.8 FPTS (29.0 pts, 3.2 reb, 3.7 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Dennis Schroder, PG: 35.0 FPTS (19.2 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Cameron Johnson, SF/PF: 26.5 FPTS (13.9 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Nic Claxton, C: 22.2 FPTS (10.2 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.0 blk)
Ziaire Williams, SF: 18.8 FPTS (11.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.4 ast)
Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 18.3 FPTS (7.1 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.9 ast)
Ben Simmons, PG/PF: 11.1 FPTS (3.0 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.7 ast)
Magic projections:
Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 55.0 FPTS (27.7 pts, 7.6 reb, 11.2 ast)
Franz Wagner, SF/PF: 42.5 FPTS (23.3 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.8 ast)
Jalen Suggs, PG/SG: 30.6 FPTS (14.5 pts, 3.5 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG: 22.6 FPTS (9.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.9 ast)
Wendell Carter Jr., C: 22.5 FPTS (10.7 pts, 6.1 reb, 2.4 ast)
Mac McClung, SG: 20.7 FPTS (7.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 5.4 ast)
Cole Anthony, PG: 13.3 FPTS (6.1 pts, 0.6 reb, 3.0 ast)
Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
7 p.m. ET
Line: 76ers -5.5 (-105) | Raptors 5.5 (-115)
Money line: 76ers -200 | Raptors 170
Total: 219.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: 76ers by 1.6, straight up 55%, 224.9 total points.
Injury Report:
76ers: Caleb Martin, (NA - Calf); Joel Embiid, (OUT - Knee); Paul George, (GTD - Knee)
Raptors: Immanuel Quickley, (GTD - Pelvis); RJ Barrett, (GTD - Shoulder); Kelly Olynyk, (OUT - Back); Bruce Brown, (OUT - Knee); Ja'Kobe Walter, (OUT - Shoulder)
76ers projections:
Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG: 53.4 FPTS (28.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 10.0 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Paul George, SF/PF: 39.7 FPTS (16.8 pts, 4.4 reb, 7.2 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Kelly Oubre Jr., SG/SF: 31.7 FPTS (17.9 pts, 4.6 reb, 2.8 ast)
Caleb Martin, SG/SF: 23.5 FPTS (10.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 3.1 ast)
Eric Gordon, SG/SF: 20.4 FPTS (9.5 pts, 1.6 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Kyle Lowry, PG: 18.5 FPTS (4.0 pts, 2.1 reb, 5.0 ast)
Andre Drummond, C: 18.0 FPTS (7.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 2.1 ast)
Raptors projections:
Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF: 62.0 FPTS (23.5 pts, 7.9 reb, 14.8 ast, 1.7 blk)
Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG: 31.6 FPTS (10.9 pts, 2.5 reb, 8.6 ast)
Jakob Poeltl, C: 26.4 FPTS (10.7 pts, 7.3 reb, 4.0 ast, 1.6 blk)
RJ Barrett, SG/SF: 23.1 FPTS (8.4 pts, 2.4 reb, 6.6 ast)
Gradey Dick, SG/SF: 20.6 FPTS (12.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.5 ast)
Bruno Fernando, C: 19.7 FPTS (10.0 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.5 ast)
Davion Mitchell, PG: 16.9 FPTS (9.9 pts, 1.8 reb, 2.6 ast)
Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Hornets 5.5 (-115) | Hawks -5.5 (-105)
Money line: Hornets 170 | Hawks -200
Total: 226.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Hornets by 3.8, straight up 62%, 227.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Hornets: Josh Green, (GTD - Achilles); Tidjane Salaun, (GTD - Finger); Brandon Miller, (OUT - Hip); DaQuan Jeffries, (OUT - Hand); Mark Williams, (OUT - Foot)
Hawks: Bogdan Bogdanovic, (NA - Hamstring); Cody Zeller, (OUT - Personal); Dominick Barlow, (OUT - Back); Kobe Bufkin, (OUT - Shoulder); Seth Lundy, (OUT - Ankle)
Hornets projections:
LaMelo Ball, PG: 111.9 FPTS (28.4 pts, 4.9 reb, 37.6 ast, 3.4 3PM)
Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 41.9 FPTS (21.5 pts, 6.5 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Tre Mann, PG: 34.9 FPTS (13.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 7.4 ast)
Cody Martin, SG: 30.2 FPTS (10.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 6.4 ast)
Grant Williams, PF: 27.4 FPTS (11.6 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.5 ast)
Tidjane Salaun, PF: 23.3 FPTS (11.6 pts, 4.6 reb, 2.6 ast)
Vasilije Micic, PG/SG: 21.2 FPTS (2.9 pts, 0.3 reb, 9.2 ast)
Hawks projections:
Trae Young, PG: 128.6 FPTS (23.6 pts, 2.3 reb, 52.5 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Jalen Johnson, PF: 36.7 FPTS (16.0 pts, 8.2 reb, 5.9 ast)
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG/SF: 32.6 FPTS (16.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.7 3PM)
De'Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 26.4 FPTS (15.7 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.1 ast)
Clint Capela, C: 25.2 FPTS (11.7 pts, 9.0 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.3 blk)
Onyeka Okongwu, C: 18.7 FPTS (9.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.0 ast)
Zaccharie Risacher, PF/SF: 17.6 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.6 ast)
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Pistons 11.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -11.5 (-105)
Money line: Pistons 450 | Cavaliers -700
Total: 228.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 7.3, straight up 73%, 217.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Ausar Thompson, (OUT - Illness); Bobi Klintman, (OUT - Calf)
Cavaliers: Emoni Bates, (OUT - Knee)
Pistons projections:
Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 67.7 FPTS (24.0 pts, 4.1 reb, 20.0 ast)
Jaden Ivey, SG: 34.6 FPTS (15.3 pts, 2.3 reb, 8.4 ast)
Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 29.6 FPTS (15.2 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.1 ast)
Jalen Duren, C: 24.2 FPTS (10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 3.6 ast)
Simone Fontecchio, SF: 20.5 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Marcus Sasser, PG: 19.1 FPTS (7.5 pts, 1.5 reb, 4.5 ast)
Isaiah Stewart, PF/C: 16.7 FPTS (7.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.2 ast)
Cavaliers projections:
Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 60.5 FPTS (27.9 pts, 4.6 reb, 12.3 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Darius Garland, PG: 51.1 FPTS (18.7 pts, 3.1 reb, 14.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Evan Mobley, PF/C: 31.3 FPTS (14.7 pts, 7.6 reb, 4.6 ast, 1.7 blk)
Jarrett Allen, C: 30.5 FPTS (14.5 pts, 8.4 reb, 3.7 ast)
Caris LeVert, SG/SF: 28.2 FPTS (13.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 4.8 ast)
Isaac Okoro, SG/SF: 15.3 FPTS (7.5 pts, 1.4 reb, 2.1 ast)
Sam Merrill, SG: 11.3 FPTS (5.5 pts, 1.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Pacers 4.5 (-110) | Knicks -4.5 (-110)
Money line: Pacers 165 | Knicks -200
Total: 226.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Pacers by 0.7, straight up 52%, 230.6 total points.
Injury Report:
Pacers: James Wiseman, (OUT - Achilles); Isaiah Jackson, (GTD - Groin)
Knicks: Kevin McCullar Jr., (OUT - Knee); Precious Achiuwa, (OUT - Hamstring); Mitchell Robinson, (OUT - Ankle)
Pacers projections:
Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 56.0 FPTS (16.2 pts, 3.9 reb, 16.8 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Pascal Siakam, PF: 43.9 FPTS (25.4 pts, 7.4 reb, 6.1 ast)
T.J. McConnell, PG: 34.0 FPTS (10.3 pts, 2.4 reb, 9.9 ast)
Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 27.9 FPTS (11.1 pts, 2.5 reb, 7.0 ast)
Myles Turner, C: 25.7 FPTS (13.9 pts, 5.9 reb, 3.0 ast, 1.3 blk)
Bennedict Mathurin, SG/SF: 24.2 FPTS (13.7 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.0 ast)
Aaron Nesmith, SF: 22.0 FPTS (10.8 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.5 ast)
Knicks projections:
Jalen Brunson, PG: 63.5 FPTS (31.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 14.6 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 40.4 FPTS (20.0 pts, 7.8 reb, 6.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Josh Hart, SG/SF: 33.3 FPTS (12.4 pts, 9.4 reb, 5.6 ast)
Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 33.0 FPTS (17.2 pts, 3.2 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.3 3PM)
OG Anunoby, SF/PF: 27.2 FPTS (13.9 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Cameron Payne, PG/SG: 17.0 FPTS (8.0 pts, 0.9 reb, 3.2 ast)
Miles McBride, PG: 15.6 FPTS (8.0 pts, 1.2 reb, 2.1 ast)
Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. ET
Line: Grizzlies 3.5 (-115) | Rockets -3.5 (-105)
Money line: Grizzlies 135 | Rockets -155
Total: 224.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Grizzlies by 0.5, straight up 52%, 220.0 total points.
Injury Report:
Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr., (GTD - Hamstring); Luke Kennard, (OUT - Foot); Cam Spencer, (OUT - Ankle); Vince Williams Jr., (OUT - Lower Leg); GG Jackson II, (OUT - Foot)
Rockets: Cam Whitmore, (NA - Knee); Dillon Brooks, (NA - Knee); Steven Adams, (GTD - Knee)
Grizzlies projections:
Ja Morant, PG: 61.8 FPTS (24.0 pts, 5.3 reb, 17.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 53.5 FPTS (20.7 pts, 3.7 reb, 14.0 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG: 43.8 FPTS (14.6 pts, 2.7 reb, 12.0 ast)
Marcus Smart, PG/SG: 36.1 FPTS (11.7 pts, 1.9 reb, 9.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Jake LaRavia, PF: 26.6 FPTS (14.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 21.3 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 5.4 ast, 1.4 blk)
Santi Aldama, PF/C: 20.7 FPTS (8.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.8 ast)
Rockets projections:
Alperen Sengun, C: 53.0 FPTS (19.5 pts, 8.6 reb, 12.3 ast)
Fred VanVleet, PG: 47.0 FPTS (16.9 pts, 3.5 reb, 11.5 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Jalen Green, SG: 36.3 FPTS (15.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 7.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Amen Thompson, SF/PF: 31.4 FPTS (12.1 pts, 7.4 reb, 5.4 ast)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 30.1 FPTS (15.0 pts, 7.2 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.2 blk)
Tari Eason, SF: 26.0 FPTS (11.6 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 20.3 FPTS (9.6 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.6 ast)
Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks
8 p.m. ET
Line: Bulls 9.5 (-105) | Bucks -9.5 (-115)
Money line: Bulls 340 | Bucks -450
Total: 234.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Bulls by 0, straight up 50%, 228.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Bulls: Lonzo Ball, (OUT - Knee)
Bucks: Brook Lopez, (NA - Quadriceps); Giannis Antetokounmpo, (NA - Knee); Khris Middleton, (GTD - Ankle)
Bulls projections:
Coby White, PG/SG: 41.2 FPTS (20.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 8.1 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Nikola Vucevic, C: 39.5 FPTS (19.1 pts, 10.3 reb, 4.8 ast)
Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 38.4 FPTS (18.1 pts, 5.2 reb, 7.5 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Ayo Dosunmu, SG: 29.0 FPTS (16.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 4.6 ast)
Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF: 25.9 FPTS (12.7 pts, 2.0 reb, 4.6 ast)
Patrick Williams, PF: 22.4 FPTS (10.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.2 ast)
Josh Giddey, SG/SF: 19.1 FPTS (6.5 pts, 1.2 reb, 5.9 ast)
Bucks projections:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 82.1 FPTS (29.5 pts, 12.3 reb, 21.9 ast)
Damian Lillard, PG: 56.8 FPTS (27.1 pts, 4.7 reb, 12.8 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Khris Middleton, SF: 39.5 FPTS (13.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 10.1 ast)
Bobby Portis, PF: 29.5 FPTS (14.0 pts, 8.9 reb, 2.2 ast)
Gary Trent Jr., SG: 26.1 FPTS (14.0 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Brook Lopez, C: 22.4 FPTS (12.0 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.0 blk)
Delon Wright, PG/SG: 15.2 FPTS (6.4 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz
9:30 p.m. ET
Line: Warriors -3.5 (-105) | Jazz 3.5 (-115)
Money line: Warriors -150 | Jazz 125
Total: 232.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 0.8, straight up 53%, 231.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Warriors: De'Anthony Melton, (NA - Chest); Draymond Green, (NA - Knee); Stephen Curry, (NA - Hip)
Jazz: Isaiah Collier, (OUT - Hamstring)
Warriors projections:
Stephen Curry, PG: 58.2 FPTS (27.0 pts, 4.8 reb, 12.7 ast, 4.4 3PM)
Draymond Green, PF/C: 47.7 FPTS (9.4 pts, 7.9 reb, 14.6 ast)
Jonathan Kuminga, PF: 28.3 FPTS (15.2 pts, 4.2 reb, 4.0 ast)
Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 25.8 FPTS (14.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.6 ast)
Brandin Podziemski, SG: 24.2 FPTS (9.1 pts, 5.2 reb, 3.6 ast)
Kyle Anderson, SF/PF: 20.5 FPTS (8.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.7 ast)
Buddy Hield, SG/SF: 20.5 FPTS (9.0 pts, 2.2 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Jazz projections:
Jordan Clarkson, SG: 43.9 FPTS (20.3 pts, 3.5 reb, 10.1 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Lauri Markkanen, SF/PF: 41.6 FPTS (24.7 pts, 7.4 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 36.7 FPTS (16.9 pts, 2.5 reb, 8.5 ast)
John Collins, PF: 32.3 FPTS (18.1 pts, 9.2 reb, 2.0 ast)
Keyonte George, PG/SG: 31.8 FPTS (14.2 pts, 2.3 reb, 8.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Taylor Hendricks, PF: 18.1 FPTS (7.3 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.7 ast)
Brice Sensabaugh, SF: 17.6 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.5 ast)
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
10 p.m. ET
Line: Suns 1.5 (-105) | Lakers -1.5 (-115)
Money line: Suns 105 | Lakers -125
Total: 225.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Suns by 2.5, straight up 58%, 225.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Suns: Bradley Beal, (NA - Shoulder); Grayson Allen, (NA - Achilles); Josh Okogie, (GTD - Hamstring)
Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino, (GTD - Illness); Christian Koloko, (GTD - Illness); Christian Wood, (OUT - Knee); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT - Foot)
Suns projections:
Devin Booker, PG/SG: 55.4 FPTS (26.9 pts, 3.5 reb, 12.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Kevin Durant, PF: 51.4 FPTS (28.9 pts, 6.2 reb, 9.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Bradley Beal, SG/SF: 37.1 FPTS (16.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 8.1 ast)
Tyus Jones, PG: 31.6 FPTS (8.3 pts, 1.9 reb, 9.2 ast)
Jusuf Nurkic, C: 30.3 FPTS (8.7 pts, 7.1 reb, 7.2 ast)
Grayson Allen, PG/SG: 17.7 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.9 ast)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 17.1 FPTS (5.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 2.5 ast)
Lakers projections:
LeBron James, SF/PF: 93.2 FPTS (26.9 pts, 7.1 reb, 30.0 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Anthony Davis, PF/C: 50.3 FPTS (26.9 pts, 13.1 reb, 5.7 ast, 1.8 blk)
D'Angelo Russell, PG/SG: 43.4 FPTS (20.5 pts, 3.0 reb, 9.0 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Austin Reaves, SG/SF: 37.7 FPTS (18.2 pts, 4.0 reb, 7.3 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 24.3 FPTS (14.7 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.7 ast)
Gabe Vincent, PG: 12.2 FPTS (4.1 pts, 1.2 reb, 1.6 ast)
Cam Reddish, SG/SF: 12.0 FPTS (5.5 pts, 0.9 reb, 1.3 ast)
New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers
10 p.m. ET
Line: Pelicans -5.5 (-115) | Blazers 5.5 (-105)
Money line: Pelicans -220 | Blazers 190
Total: 218.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Blazers by 2, straight up 57%, 220.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Pelicans: Trey Murphy III, (OUT - Hamstring); Dejounte Murray, (OUT - Hand)
Blazers: Robert Williams III, (OUT - Hamstring); Matisse Thybulle, (OUT - Knee); Shaedon Sharpe, (OUT - Shoulder)
Pelicans projections:
Zion Williamson, PF: 53.8 FPTS (26.1 pts, 5.4 reb, 11.4 ast)
Brandon Ingram, SF: 46.5 FPTS (21.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 10.0 ast)
CJ McCollum, PG/SG: 44.1 FPTS (22.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 7.5 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Herbert Jones, SF/PF: 25.4 FPTS (10.7 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.7 ast)
Javonte Green, SF: 21.8 FPTS (8.9 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.9 ast)
Trey Jemison, C: 17.7 FPTS (8.0 pts, 4.7 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.2 blk)
Jose Alvarado, PG: 17.4 FPTS (6.4 pts, 1.3 reb, 3.0 ast)
Blazers projections:
Scoot Henderson, PG: 67.6 FPTS (12.9 pts, 2.6 reb, 26.6 ast)
Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 46.6 FPTS (15.8 pts, 3.3 reb, 13.7 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 31.1 FPTS (12.7 pts, 6.2 reb, 6.4 ast)
Deandre Ayton, C: 30.6 FPTS (14.5 pts, 8.7 reb, 2.8 ast)
Jerami Grant, PF: 30.3 FPTS (16.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 5.5 ast)
Dalano Banton, PG: 27.9 FPTS (11.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 6.0 ast)
Donovan Clingan, C: 17.5 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 3.3 ast)