Dwight Howard Healthy Scratch During Game 2
Dwight Howard did not play at all during Sunday's Game 2 matchup versus the Houston Rockets. Head coach Frank Vogel has decided to go small ball instead of taking advantage of the Rockets lack of size. JaVale McGee (ankle) only saw eight minutes of play on Sunday, while Howard didn't play a minute. Which means, DFS players should probably stay away from both of them going forward. Markieff Morris and Kyle Kuzma should see a boost in value during this series.
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Los Angeles Lakers center Source: NBA.com
Dwight Howard Probable For Tuesday
Dwight Howard (hip) has been tagged as probable for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers are likely to be without two of their big three, so Howard should be asked to step up. He looked fantastic against the 76ers and nearly had a double-double in his last game. He'll certainly be a streaming option with Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk likely being the only other decent scorers on the team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers center Source: NBA Injury Report
Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard Returning On Tuesday
Talen Horton-Tucker and center Dwight Howard have cleared the league's protocols. That means, both players are available for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Horton-Tucker should immediately move into the starting five with the Lakers shorthanded. He'll have plenty of streaming appeal and DFS value for this one. Also, Howard should have a significant role with Anthony Davis (knee) sidelined. Although, his upside isn't as high as Horton-Tucker.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Source: Bill Oram
Dwight Howard Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday
Dwight Howard (neck) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a neck ailment. Howard has been sidelined for the team's previous two contests, paving the way for the Lakers to deploy Anthony Davis as their starting center. Howard has logged just 15.2 minutes per contest to begin the season, not nearly enough to earn him a roster spot in season-long fantasy formats. Barring an absence from Davis, Howard remains on the periphery of DFS relevance, but his ailment could funnel a larger role to DeAndre Jordan in the short term.
Source: Jovan Buha
Los Angeles Lakers center Source: Jovan Buha
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