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Who wants to play another day? Who's playoff run will be cut short?
Two games make up Thursday night's slate of NBA playoff action, both that will ultimately create a headline.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/27/17. The picks will range from some of the elite players, to mid-priced options, and value plays. Let's dance.
FanDuel DFS Guards
Mike Conley - PG, vs SA ($8,700)
Mike Conley has certainly given Kawhi Leonard a run for his money for the best player of the first round series with the San Antonio Spurs. Conley has posted 35-plus fantasy points in all five games, including three contests of 40-plus. My guess is that Conley is not ready to go home just yet, and will do all he can to force a decisive Game 7. Conley is shooting an insane 50.6 percent from the field in the series, and is always a sneaky steals threat as well.
Also Consider: Malcolm Brogdon - PG, vs TOR ($5,400)
Giannis Antetokounmpo - SG, vs TOR ($10,800)
This has been a very weird series, consisting of a very up and down offensive attack from the Milwaukee Bucks. But if one thing has been clear, it is that the Bucks offense lives and dies by their third year blossoming superstar. The Greek Freak has been the talk of this series, from his out of this world blocks and impressive all around play. With Milwaukee's back against the wall heading into Game 6, expect Antetokounmpo to play close to 40 minutes. It's do or die.
Also Consider: Danny Green - SG, @ MEM ($4,000)
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Kawhi Leonard - SF, @ MEM ($10,200)
Kawhi Leonard has easily been the best player of this series. The two-time defensive player of the year posted six steals in Game 4, and dropped an impressive 43 points over 44 minutes. Leonard has scored 30-plus three times this series, and will look to send the Memphis Grizzlies packing. He is averaging 32.5 points, 6.5 rebounds. 3.3 assists, 2.5 from behind the arc, and 2.0 steals through the first five postseason contests. With only two games on the slate, it's almost necessary to roster Leonard.
Also Consider: Vince Carter - SF, vs SA ($3,700)
Serge Ibaka - PF, at MIL ($6,400)
The options at power forward Thursday night are not that impressive. Each value option is not reliable, while there isn't any player that really sticks out. So, let's go with consistency. Serge Ibaka has posted 30-plus fantasy points in four of five games of Toronto's first round matchup with Milwaukee, and continues to flirt with double-digit rebound totals. Ibaka has also posted double-digit scoring totals in four of five games in the series as well.
Also Consider: LaMarcus Aldridge - PF, @ MEM ($6,900)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Thon Maker - C, vs TOR ($3,900)
The statistics aren't blowing anyone away here, but there is something very important to note regarding Thon Maker's playoff play: he is earning the trust of head coach Jason Kidd. It is no secret that Kidd has strayed away from making Greg Monroe the team's full time center, and it looks like Maker will continue getting equal playing time. While Monroe is a lot more reliable, Maker saves you a couple of thousand here, and doesn't need to do much to reach projection at his price. Maker seems to have more speed than Monroe, and should continue to earn his time in the rotation.
Also Consider: Marc Gasol - C, vs SA ($7,800)
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