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Two more semifinal contests make up Tuesday’s featured NBA DFS slate. To get things started, the Pistons host the Cavaliers in a Central Division showdown. Later, the Lakers take on the defending champion Thunder as a nightcap. Stars such as Cade Cunningham ($10,900), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($10,300) and LeBron James ($9,300) will all be taking the court tonight. Still, it’s not all about star power this evening. Some under the radar names could deliver massive value for fantasy managers. Which bargains deserve a closer look ahead of Tuesday’s Game 1 matchups?
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Several different Lakers stepped up in the first round against Houston. That includes Luke Kennard, a much-needed sharpshooter acquired midseason from the Hawks. Through six games this postseason, the 29-year-old averaged 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists to go with 45/42/79 shooting splits (24.4 FPTS). Those numbers, against a quality Rockets defense, are certainly impressive. With that being said, Kennard’s production can vary greatly from night to night. He’s failed to record more than 13.2 fantasy points in each of his last three outings.
The return of Austin Reaves ($7,800) from injury has certainly cut into Kennard’s usage. However, with Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined, the ninth-year pro remains an important piece of Los Angeles’ offense. After all, he managed to log at least 29 minutes in every game against Houston. The Thunder, for all their strengths, can be beaten from deep. Oklahoma City surrendered 14.3 three-pointers per game to opponents during the regular season, third-most in basketball. In addition, the defending champs excel at neutralizing star players. If James and Reaves are forced to give up the ball, Kennard could enjoy a busy Game 1.
One of the biggest reasons the Cavaliers out-lasted Toronto was their depth. Cleveland’s reserves were not only healthier, but more reliable than the Raptors. Max Strus came off the bench for five of seven outings in the first round. During that series, the 29-year-old accounted for 10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game (21.9 FPTS). In addition, he shot 46% from the field and 38% from three-point range. Much like Kennard, the veteran’s production is heavily dependent on his scoring output. That makes Strus a high-upside, low-floor option for fantasy managers.
In many ways, Tuesday seems like a difficult spot for Cleveland’s three-point specialist. After all, the Pistons are holding opponents to an NBA-worst 34.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. They’ve allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing shooting guards as well. Regardless, Strus has done well in this matchup before. Over his last five meetings with Detroit, the DePaul alum is putting up 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. It’s worth noting that he shot 29% from three-point range during those appearances. In other words, there’s room for improvement. Even if the veteran struggles from the field, a solid fantasy performance can’t be ruled out.
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