Despite it being just a two game slate, it doesn't mean that it is smooth sailing. 

LeBron James popping up on the injury report is never a good thing, and the fact that it is a new injury (knee) also isn't ideal. He is entering the night as main focal point of my lineup building, but this is a situation to watch closer as it will require so heavy duty pivoting if he is in fact out. From a Lakers' perspective, my attention is then going to focus on Talen Horton-Tucker as he could be come rather popular, but also necessary. 

The other health related situation we were monitoring was in Minnesota. At this point, it appears that Patrick Beverley will be out with an ankle injury. We were also keeping an eye on Jaylen Nowell's status, but things are trending towards him playing tonight, so not only will he benefit from Beverley's absence, but he will also be a late addition to the playbook as a nice value option with upside. 

Danny Green is trending towards making his return tonight after missing the last seven games with a hip injury. While I don't have much interest in Green, it cause a slight hit to the value of Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle

While the Lakers at Philadelphia has more star power, less offense is projected there (217 with the 76ers favored by four points) than in Golden State (229) as the Warriors are favored over Minnesota by 6.5 points. 

Perhaps the biggest takeaway though, is how thin and lacking in options the center position is beyond the top two. 

PositionTop TierMid-TierValue Tier
PGStephen CurryTyrese MaxeyJaylen Nowell
SGD'Angelo RussellMalik MonkFurkan Korkmaz
SFLeBron JamesAnthony EdwardsMatisse Thybulle
PFTobias HarrisJarred VanderbiltJaden McDaniels
CJoel EmbiidKarl-Anthony TownsKevon Looney
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