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With all the series sharing similar records, all teams down two games finally have their chance to make a stance at home. This is where you usually start to doubt playing Steph Curry or LeBron James for a third straight game. The Celtics, Bucks, and Pelicans have to win at least one game in their respective series, right? Not necessarily. The Cavaliers are playing like the team everyone imagined they would be. Derrick Rose seems to have hit the ground running in the playoffs, and I need not say anything more than "Splash."
Steph, LeBron, Kyrie, D-Rose, Jimmy Buckets, and The Brow should all be solid plays tonight like they usually are. Those players are frequently off, and if they do, it is a rare occasion or the refs are calling everything that night. Updates are not necessary for the superstars but instead the mid range and lower price players that make the difference. Having a minimum price player score 20 or 30 points can make your lineup go from cashing in to wearing the crown. These are the players that have the most potential based on their minutes per game.
There are many different strategies you can take in trying to create the perfect lineup. Sometimes, luck is all you need, and good for those people. I have no such luck, so my success is based purely off research and instinct. I want to help you create that perfect lineup, because if you win, I win. This is all opinion, so when I pick incorrectly I apologize. Every night is a risk, and anything can happen on any given night, especially in the playoffs. I wish you good luck, and follow me on twitter @JakeFinnenRB. Talk basketball with me.
For The Wealthy
Pau Gasol (CHI, F) - $8,800
Reflecting on his article and more specifically the pick made by my colleague Tom Bellucco, putting the other Gasol brother in your lineup would be a pretty smooth move. Pau Gasol continues to be the double-double machine that he always has been. Game 3 of the playoffs should be no different. Gasol may not be playing at home, but he should still have no problem putting up a solid amount of points along with his usual bulk of rebounds. Although his price tag may be a tad high, you should confidently play the Chicago big man. He should produce his usual 30-40 fantasy points-per-game.
Tyreke Evans (NO, G) - $7,400
OK, so not for the super wealthy, but a very affordable price for a player with a very high ceiling. After suffering a bruised knee in game one, Evans rebounded in game two, literally. He completed a double-double, scoring 16 points and pulling down 10 boards. He also added seven assists and a block in 41 minutes. It is safe to say his knee is fine. When Evans gets on a roll, there is no stopping him. If he can get the minutes, he will produce. When Anthony Davis comes to play, the "Splash Brothers," you better watch out for the "Flash Brothers," as the alley-oop has found a new home in New Orleans. The Pelicans are home and hungry for a win. Expect Evans, Davis and the rest of the squadron to give the Warriors their first playoff loss.
High-Risk, High-Reward
Michael Carter-Williams (MIL, G) - $6,500
If the Bucks win a game this series, it will be because of Michael Carter-Williams. MCW has not had the best playoffs of anyone on the Bucks roster, but if the Bucks can pick up momentum at home, it is going to start with their main ball handler. The Bulls are a very solid defensive team and have managed to keep him in check so far. He has scored 21 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the two playoff games in which he has played. Carter-Williams knows he has to create the offense and get free if the Bucks want to stand any chance this playoffs. He may seem like too much of a risk, but do not forget that the playoffs does some crazy things to people. MCW is capable of doubling his stats from the first two games in a single night.
For the Poor
Jae Crowder (BOS, F) - $4,300
Jae has had two very similar nights through two games in the playoffs. He has scored 10 points and grabbed five boards in both contests. He has proven that he can score and drive on the Cavaliers defense when he gets the minutes. Crowder's increase to 30 minutes last game shows promise for him to have another solid outing against a very tough team. While I do not see the Celtics winning a game this series, Crowder, Evan Turner, and Isaiah Thomas should fill their respective stat sheets for the few games left this season. This is a young team who can manage to beat the Cavaliers if Crowder and Thomas can spark the starters from the bench. He is a risky value play, but Crowder will consistently get minutes and will hustle every time he is on the court.
Timofey Mozgov (CLE, C) - $4,900
As one of the cheaper options today, Mozgov is a must-play against a weak Celtics front court. Mozgov was able to break lose and score 16 points with five blocks and seven rebounds. He also fouled out after 29 minutes. His time was cut short, so look to see Mozgov pick up where he left off and repeat his 32 fantasy point performance from Game 2. This is one of the easier match-ups a Cavaliers center will have throughout the playoffs. It's another player that may not be the most enticing, but if you need a center on the cheap side, Mozgov is your guy.
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