As we continue to navigate the ebbs and flows of the NBA fantasy playoffs season, savvy strategies, such as streaming, become increasingly valuable. Ensuring maximum games played by the key players on your fantasy lineup is crucial to your overall success. Given that this week offers 7-9 games every other day, careful scheduling to stream the right players nightly becomes integral.
On Monday, with six games on the docket, some players left indelible marks on the scoresheet with massive performances. These included Damian Lillard (41 points), Rudy Gobert (25/16), Jordan Clarkson (38/10/7), and Coby White (37/7), all contributing significantly to the success of their respective NBA fantasy teams.
However, the news wasn't universally positive. Fantasy MVP contender, Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the Monday's game owing to an Achilles issue picked up during his pregame drills. This development leaves fantasy managers with some room for strategic maneuvering. For instance, Bobby Portis, who scored 28 points, collected 16 rebounds off the bench in Antetokounmpo's absence, could be a potential pickup. Portis, being rostered in 75% of fantasy leagues, might not be on your waiver wire but promises to yield substantial numbers until Antetokounmpo is back in action.
One more player options for your NBA fantasy lineup could be Duop Reath, who is currently owned by 11% of Yahoo leagues' managers. Getting his third straight start on Monday, Reath set career-highs with 26 points along with five 3-pointers. He's poised to be a consistent contributor for the remainder of the season with uncertainty around Deandre Ayton's return to the lineup.
Other candidates worthy of consideration on your NBA fantasy streaming list include Sam Merrill (3% rostered), Gradey Dick (13% rostered), Dorian Finney-Smith (9% rostered), Grant Williams (28% rostered), Dalano Banton (2% rostered), and Rayan Rupert (less than 1% rostered).
Remember, the key to a successful NBA fantasy game is a synergetic combination of player selection, strategic scheduling, and prudent trade choices. Stay updated with the latest player news, injury reports, and game predictions to bolster your team's performance and have an edge over your competition.