PG: Ja Morant, MEM – Late night hammer exposure with this play right here. The Grizzlies and Clippers game is currently sitting at a 226-game total with a 4-point spread. Morant exploded on opening night, going for 37 points, six rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 34 minutes. In year-three, many are expecting a monster jump from the former No.2 overall pick.
SG: Tyler Herro, MIA – Kyle Lowry is questionable to play tonight which would in all likelihood push Herro into the starting lineup. With past competition in Goran Dragic and Kendrick Nunn no longer on the roster we saw Herro have a terrific opening night against the Bucks, scoring 27 points with six rebounds and five assists. It was a disappointing sophomore season for Herro but he is looking to be in great shape for a strong third season.
SF: Paul George, LAC – If playing Morant then it only makes sense to run it back with some Paul George. With Kawhi Leonard out of the picture right now for the Clippers we see George as the top option and he sure looked every bit the part on opening night against the Warriors as he finished with 29 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals on 12-of-23 shooting while knocking down five three-pointers. On a slate with a ton of value, he is going to be pretty popular.
PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL – The Bucks were blown out by the Heat the other night and therefore we saw just 23 minutes out of Giannis. He still managed 37 fantasy points in those 23 minutes just to give you an idea of how elite he is. On opening night, we saw him go for 32 points, 14 rebounds, seven assis ts, two blocks and one steal against the Nets. This matchup against the Spurs is one that he really should dominate with San Antonio starting the likes of Doug McDermott and Keldon Johnson at the power forward position.
C: Precious Achiuwa, TOR – The Raptors are back home for the second night of a back-to-back after beating up on the Celtics Friday night with a 115-83 win. After a disappointing opening night, Achiuwa bounced back nicely, scoring 15 points to go with 15 rebounds and two steals. His price tag has not moved and the matchup tonight is one we have been looking to exploit for a handful of seasons as the Mavericks just really struggle against opposing centers. On opening night Dallas allowed 12 points and 13 rebounds to Clint Capela in just 21 minutes and his backup Gorgui Dieng nine points and six rebounds in 14 minutes. If we get 30+ minutes out of Achiuwa tonight, we should be locked in for another double-double performance.