POINT GUARD: SGA 30+ Points
OKC are set to take on the Mavs for the third time this season, with their series poised at 1-1. Shai is currently leading the league in scoring with 31.4 points per games and has dropped 75 points on Dallas across two starts.
SHOOTING GUARD: Antony Edwards 4+ 3PT FGs
Anthony Edwards has publicly criticised his team’s performances of late, suggesting the T-Wolves starting five has not shown enough fight. Antman has a elevated his game from beyond the arc this season, averaging 4.2 3PT FGs per game, while hitting over 4 threes in six of his last seven starts.
SMALL FORWARD: Jayson Tatum 10+ Rebounds
At Small Forward I am taking Jayson Tatum, who leads the Celts in Points, Rebounds, Assists, and Steals this season! Deuce has been consistant on the boards of late, grabbing 10+ rebounds in four of his last five starts. I’m backing him to dominate the glass once again.
POWER FORWARD: Paolo Banchero 25+ Points
Sticking with the same game, I have Paolo Banchero starting at Power Forward. Since his return from injury, Banchero has averaged 25-7-4 and will be expected to shoulder most of the offensive burden against the Celts, with Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs missing through injury.
CENTER: Victor Wembanyama 4+ Blocks
Wemby looks to be a lock for defensive player of the year, with the Alien averaging a league-high four blocks per game. The lengthy Frenchman imposed his dominance under the rim against the Grizzlies last time out, amassing a handy 8 blocks. I have him to pick up at least four again here.