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If you are like me, you are wondering where the time has gone as today marks the first day of September and we are three-quarters through 2020.
We have another two-game slate here with Game 2 of the second round between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics, then Game 7 between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets. The Raptors looked terrible in Game 1, shooting just 37.0 percent from the floor and 25.0 percent from three-point range. The Nuggets have surged all the way back from a 3-1 deficit and will look to send the Jazz packing.
Here are our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/1/20. You can also check out today's FanDuel lineup picks. Remember to monitor injury news as the slate can completely change before lock.
DraftKings DFS Guards
Jamal Murray - PG, DEN v. UTA ($9,700)
At this point, it is hard to ignore Murray's production in the playoffs. Murray had yet another 50-point performance in Game 6 and is averaging an insane 47.3 points on 64.2 percent shooting from the field and 62.9 percent from three, along with 8.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in his past three games. Donovan Mitchell ($9,800) has been keeping up with Murray as best as he can, but if I had to pick between the two, I am taking Murray's momentum here.
Kemba Walker - PG, BOS @ TOR ($7,600)
Walker has been a huge part of Boston's success in the absence of Gordon Hayward (ankle). Walker recorded a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists in Game 1's rout of the Raptors. Before then, Walker was coming off three-straight games with at least 20 points in each. Walker has even contributed on the defensive end as he has recorded at least one steal in his past six games. If Game 2 is anything like Game 1, Walker will likely be the better point guard option in the series.
Jordan Clarkson - PG/SG, UTA @ DEN ($5,400)
Clarkson is as volatile as they comes, fluctuating between 11 and 26 points throughout this series. What Clarkson has been consistent on is bouncing back from poor shooting games. Clarkson has shot 17-for-30 in games following a sub-40.0 percent shooting nights. If this trend continues, Clarkson should be in for a solid performance on Tuesday. Although one of the more riskier plays, the two-game slate forces contestants to take more risks.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Jayson Tatum - SF/PF, BOS @ TOR ($9,200)
Tatum was a major factor in limiting Pascal Siakam (13 points, 31.3 percent shooting) in Game 1, doing everything on both ends of the floor. Tatum tied for a team-high in scoring during the blowout while going toe-to-toe with Toronto's top scorer. Toronto was outclassed all over the floor and will likely make great adjustments in Game 2, but Tatum has been the most consistent Celtic in the playoffs. With not many options, you can count on Tatum to perform.
Jerami Grant - SF/PF, DEN v. UTA ($5,100)
Grant has grossly overplayed Michael Porter Jr. in this playoffs, replacing Porter in the starting lineup for the last three games. Over that span, Grant has averaged 14.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting from the field and 50.0 percent from three-point range. Grant has also hit seven threes and is averaging 36.6 minutes per game in the past three. In the 21 games Grant has played between 30-39 minutes this season, Grant has put up an average of 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.
Royce O'Neale - SF/PF, UTA @ DEN ($4,500)
O'Neale does not always translate to the box score, but his playing time is there. O'Neale is averaging 37.2 minutes per game over the past three playoff games. With the forward position looking scarce in this two-game slate, O'Neale has more opportunity than any player at this price tag. Sometimes you need a dart throw if you are strapped for cash in this slate.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Serge Ibaka - C, TOR v. BOS ($6,200)
As mentioned before, the Raptors are going to make some serious adjustments in Game 2. An area they can start with is their center position. Ibaka has consistently outplayed starting center Marc Gasol over the course of the playoffs and Game 1 was no different. Gasol was a -18 in his 26 minutes of court time. Ibaka wasn't much better at -10, but this was still better than every Toronto starter. Ibaka still put up 15 points and nine rebounds in his 26 minutes, narrowly missing his third-straight double-double. Don't be surprised if Ibaka gets more playing time or even jumps into the starting lineup.
