PG: Luka Doncic 25+ Points & 8+ Assists
With LeBron out, everything now goes through The Don. Luka 28-9-9 across the Lakers last 10 games, and is only getting fitter. Pasty Magic dropped 32 point on the Nuggs a couple of weeks back and will require a similar effort to drag the Lakers over the line here.
SG: Donovan Mitchell 25+ Points
He’s the best player on the best team in the league this season, I’m taking Donovan Mitchell as my Shooting Guard. Spida scored 33 point against the grizzlies last time out and will be looking to up stage Ja Morant on the big stage. Mitchell has stepped up in all the big games this season, and we shouldn’t expect that to change here.
SF: Zach LaVine 20+ Points
I’m sneaking LaVine into my front court as an undersized Small Forward. Zach has averaged 25.4 points across his last 10 games and will be looking to make a splash against a Suns side that are defensively inept.
PF: Paolo Banchero 20+ Points
At Power Forward I’m taking Paolo to ball out against the Timberwolves. Banchero has averaged 28-6-4 across his last 10 games, and will be expected to play big minutes here as the Magic attempt to claw their way back up the Eastern standings.
C: Nikola Jokic 25+ Points 10+ Rebounds 8+ Assists
The Joker is in career best for at the minute, recently dropping the first ever 30+ Points, 20+ Rebound, and 20+ Assist game in NBA history in the Nuggs overtime victory against the Suns. Jokic has averaged a lazy 30-13-11 at home this season, and will be looking to have another big night in a high stakes fixture against the Lakers.