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Tonight's Player Rankings
Updated: 12:30 PM ET| Rank | Player | Team | Opponent | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Joki? | DEN | vs HOU | 56.2 FP |
| 2 | Luka Don?i? | DAL | @ SAC | 54.8 FP |
| 3 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | @ MEM | 49.3 FP |
| 4 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | vs PHI | 47.5 FP |
| 5 | Anthony Edwards | MIN | vs IND | 45.9 FP |
Bargain Players of the Night
Updated: 12:45 PM ET
Dereck Lively II
C - DAL (vs SAC)
$4,600
With Sacramento's defensive struggles against centers, Lively should significantly outperform his price tag tonight. Expect increased minutes with Maxi Kleber questionable.
Malik Monk
SG - SAC (vs DAL)
$5,200
Monk continues to deliver strong production off the bench and benefits from the uptempo matchup against Dallas. His scoring potential makes him a solid value tonight.
Herbert Jones
SF - NOP (vs POR)
$4,800
Jones offers tremendous defensive upside against Portland's wing players. With Brandon Ingram out, expect increased usage on both ends of the floor.
Injury Updates
Kawhi Leonard
SF - Los Angeles Clippers
Questionable
Knee inflammation; game-time decision for tonight
Impact: High - Monitor pre-game reports closely
Ja Morant
PG - Memphis Grizzlies
Out
Shoulder surgery; expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Impact: Extreme - Marcus Smart sees increased usage
Zion Williamson
PF - New Orleans Pelicans
Probable
Hamstring tightness; expected to play with no restrictions
Impact: Medium - Should be safe to deploy in all formats
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