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TEAM ANALYSIS
Defenses to Avoid
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors: Without Mike Conley against the best defense in the NBA, the Grizzlies could struggle on Sunday. They still have value in a few spots, and with two games on tap you can't rule their players out completely, but this could end up being a grind-it-out game for Memphis.
Offenses to Use
Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks: The Wizards have come alive as an offense in the playoffs, and have found something with their small-ball lineup featuring Paul Pierce. The Hawks can be a good defensive team, but they are probably the easiest matchup on the board when it comes to resistance defensively right now.
First game of a back-to-back:: None
Second game of a back-to-back:None
DraftKings.com DAILY PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
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Point Guard
Jeff Teague, PG, ATL ($7,000): Teague is going to have to be big for a banged-up Hawks team, and he's going to get to go against a team that he's had success against in the regular season. Teague averaged over 40 DraftKings points per game against Washington, and is priced quite fairly to begin his second-round series.
Other suggestions: John Wall (at ATL), Stephen Curry (vs. MEM)
Shooting Guard
Bradley Beal, SG, WAS ($7,000): The legend of "playoff" Bradley Beal is growing, as the sharpshooter hit at least 35 DraftKings points in each game of his first series. He's a little pricey, but given his current hot streak, he's worth a look on Sunday.
Other suggestions: Kyle Korver (vs. WAS), Courtney Lee (at GS)
Small Forward
Paul Pierce, SF, WAS ($5,500): Pierce has been excellent in the playoffs, and is worth riding as a middle-of-the-road option at small forward. His upside isn't huge, but you know you're getting at least 20 DraftKings points with the potential for 30 plus; that's more than you can say about many of the options at his position.
Other suggestions: Andre Iguodala (vs. MEM), Harrison Barnes (vs. MEM)
Power Forward
Nene Hilario, PF, WAS ($4,600): This power forward pool doesn't have great success against their opponents, so taking a flier on a lower priced player like Nene is the strategy I will be using on Sunday. He hasn't lit up the playoffs, but he averaged over 20 DraftKings points against the Hawks this season, and should be able to produce a solid day.
Other suggestions: Drew Gooden (at ATL), Paul Millsap (vs. WAS)
Center
Pero Antic, C, ATL ($2,500): Simply put, I don't feel good about spending money on a center on Sunday. Antic is the cheapest option that I feel okay about using, and he really only needs to hit 15 DraftKings points for him to be of value. He averaged 17 DraftKings points against Washington this season.
Other suggestions: Al Horford (vs. WAS)
INJURY REPORT
Out
Thabo Sefolosha (leg)
Ognjen Kuzmic (ankle)
Game-Time Decision
Mike Conley (face) is doubtful
Garrett Temple (hamstring)
David Lee (back)
James Michael McAdoo (illness)
