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Two straight days have given us a pair of instant classics in these Conference Finals. The basketball action rolls on tonight with a one-game featured NBA DFS slate. After a brutal double-overtime loss in Game 1, the Thunder will hope to even things up with the Spurs tonight. However, that could prove difficult against the otherworldly talents of Victor Wembanyama ($12,600).
On such a select slate, options are limited this evening. Still, that doesn’t mean fantasy managers are without hope. Considering the amount of depth on both of these rosters, a lesser-known name or two are capable of going off tonight. Here are two bargains worth heavy consideration in all DFS formats ahead of Wednesday’s Game 2 matchup.
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It was a game to forget on Monday for Isaiah Hartenstein. It’s not as if the big man was actively bad when he was on the court. It’s just that he only received 12 total minutes from head coach Mark Daigneault. To some extent, it’s understandable. Wembanyama is too skilled for a traditional big man to keep up on defense. Still, Oklahoma City can’t just punt on having any size for the entire series. I-Hart will likely play a bigger role in this matchup going forward. Over nine games this postseason, the veteran has recorded 9.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks (26.4 FPTS).
I’m not saying a double-double is imminent for Hartenstein. However, following a double-overtime marathon, tired legs abound for both sides. A high-impact role player that didn’t get much burn in Game 1 should see more playing time by default. It’s not as if the big man hasn’t had some success in this spot either. He’s averaging 8.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists over his last five meetings with San Antonio, including Monday’s disappointing outing. Keeping that in mind, Hartenstein is worth a much closer look at just $5,000.
Sticking with the bigs, we’ll look at San Antonio’s center as well. No, not that one. Instead, how about Luke Kornet as an end of lineup dart throw? The former NBA champion wasn’t asked to do much during Game 1, logging nine total minutes. To be fair, how could head coach Mitch Johnson find any minutes off the bench given the way Wembanyama dominated on Monday? Although the Frenchman should enjoy a terrific series, another 40-point, 20-rebound masterpiece is unlikely. As previously mentioned, these two teams come into Wednesday in need of rest. Much like Hartenstein, Kornet likely sees more playing time out of necessity.
Granted, the ninth-year pro is no slouch on the floor. During 12 playoff games, he’s posted 5.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks (16.2 FPTS). In five of those outings, Kornet has managed to put up at least 20.0 fantasy points. That’s despite averaging just under 16 minutes per game this postseason. It’s not as if the Thunder are at their best inside the paint. They’ve allowed the tenth-most rebounds per game (54.1) to opponents this season. To boot, Kornet recorded at least 16 points + rebounds during his previous two regular season meetings with Oklahoma City. That alone is enough to give the backup some consideration on this one-game slate.
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