A pair of Game 6 matchups make up Friday’s featured NBA DFS slate. To get us started, the Pistons will hope to stay alive on the road against the Cavaliers. Later, the Timberwolves battle the Spurs in Minneapolis. Superstars will take the floor tonight, including Victor Wembanyama ($10,700), Cade Cunningham ($10,500) and Donovan Mitchell ($8,500).

On this select two-game featured NBA DFS slate, options are limited for fantasy managers. With that being said, that doesn’t mean there isn’t any value to be had. Snagging a few low-cost role players could boost any lineup this evening. Which bargains deserve a closer look ahead of Friday’s postseason contests?

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C Paul Reed, Detroit Pistons vs. CLE ($4,200)

The disappointing play of Jalen Duren ($5,700) are well documented at this point. Detroit’s other All-Star has looked like a shell of himself this postseason. Through 12 games, the center is putting up 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks (26.12 FPTS). It’s gotten to the point where J.B. Bickerstaff can’t trust his second-best player in crunch time. As a result, third-stringer Paul Reed has seen additional minutes down the stretch. In Game 5, the sixth-year pro put up 10 points, eight rebounds and two blocks (25 FPTS).

Make no mistake: Duren will get the start in Game 6. However, don’t be shocked if the 22-year-old gets an early hook if his struggles continue. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the most difficult assignment for opposing centers. Cleveland’s Evan Mobley ($7,500) and Jarrett Allen ($6,200) are both quality defenders. However, as a unit, the Cavaliers are giving up the 15th-most fantasy points to opposing centers. Reed has logged two straight 25+ fantasy point performances while playing less than 20 minutes in each contest. That bodes well for his chances at producing in a limited role tonight.

SG/SF Keldon Johnson, San Antonio Spurs at MIN ($4,000)

If there’s another layer to be unlocked in this Spurs offense, it’s Keldon Johnson. Following a terrific regular season, the 2025-26 Sixth Man of the Year has had some playoff struggles. Over his last ten games, the wing is averaging 8.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game (17.62 FPTS). Even more worrying for Spurs fans, the 26-year-old has delivered mediocre 52/36/79 shooting splits. On an offense with the likes of Wembanyama and Stephon Castle ($7,000), open looks are never too difficult to come by. Regardless, Johnson has had trouble knocking down shots.

Keep in mind, San Antonio’s top option off the bench averaged 13.2 points per game during the regular season. It’s probably just a matter of time until he finds his shooting stroke; in fact, it may have already happened. Johnson scored 21 points in 22 minutes against Minnesota in Game 5 en route to 29.0 fantasy points. The Timberwolves are a quality defensive unit, and can be tough to score on from the perimeter. Still, this is about backing a talented shooter to get into a rhythm tonight. At $4,000, Johnson is a worthwhile final selection in most DFS lineups.