Tuesday's NBA Value Rankings
Here are theScore's value rankings for Tuesday's two-game playoff slate:
Point Guard
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Thomas (BOS) | at ATL | 7 |
| Jeff Teague (ATL) | vs. BOS | 7 |
| Tony Parker (SA) | vs. MEM | 6 |
| Marcus Smart (BOS) | at ATL | 6 |
| Patty Mills (SA) | vs. MEM | 6 |
| Jordan Farmar (MEM) | at SA | 5 |
| Dennis Schroder (ATL) | vs. BOS | 4 |
Teague's 23-point and 12-assist performance in Game 1 was impressive, but Thomas is the more established guard and more likely to put together back-to-back games. The diminutive Celtic averaged 22.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and three rebounds during the season. Teague, on the other hand, averaged just 15.8 points, six assists, and 2.7 rebounds.
Schroder, Teague's understudy, played only 11 minutes in the opening game and did not see the floor at all in the fourth quarter. Expect limited minutes once again in Game 2.
Shooting Guard
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner (BOS) | at ATL | 7 |
| Xavier Munford (MEM) | at SA | 6 |
| Vince Carter (MEM) | at SA | 5 |
| Kyle Korver (ATL) | vs. BOS | 5 |
| Manu Ginobili (SA) | vs. MEM | 5 |
| Kevin Martin (SA) | vs. MEM | 3 |
| Danny Green (SA) | vs. MEM | 2 |
Turner is the best option at shooting guard due to his upside. With Avery Bradley ruled out for Game 2, expect Turner to see a slight bump in offensive production. His salary is manageable so paying for the steady guard is a smart play in cash and tournament formats.
It's almost impossible for Korver to play as poorly as he did in Game 1. The "sharp-shooter" was 0-for-7 from deep and just 1-of-10 from the floor. He makes for a nice contrarian play.
Any player within the San Antonio-Memphis series is a liability due to uncertain game flow. Blowouts mean unpredictable playing time.
Small Forward
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard (SA) | vs. MEM | 7 |
| Kent Bazemore (ATL) | vs. BOS | 7 |
| Jae Crowder (BOS) | at ATL | 6 |
| Lance Stephenson (MEM) | at SA | 5 |
| Tony Allen (MEM) | at SA | 5 |
| Matt Barnes (MEM) | at SA | 5 |
| Thabo Sefolosha (ATL) | vs. BOS | 4 |
Expect Leonard to grab more than two rebounds in Game 2. The Defensive Player of the Year can also pad his stats via steals and blocks as he did in Game 1.
Bazemore was impressive in Game 1. So much so that ownership on a two-game slate may see a massive spike.
The trio of Memphis' small forwards all limit one another's production.
Power Forward
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap (ATL) | vs. BOS | 7 |
| Mike Scott (ATL) | vs. BOS | 6 |
| Lamarcus Aldridge (SA) | vs. MEM | 6 |
| Amir Johnson (BOS) | at ATL | 5 |
| Zach Randolph (MEM) | at SA | 4 |
| JaMychal Green (MEM) | at SA | 4 |
| Boris Diaw (SA) | vs. MEM | 4 |
| Jonas Jerebko (BOS) | at ATL | 4 |
| Jarell Martin (MEM) | at SA | 4 |
| David West (SA) | vs. MEM | 4 |
| Kris Humphries (ATL) | vs. BOS | 3 |
DFS players should pay up for Millsap and move on. He is the most stable option with the most upside. After him, the fear of blowouts and limited minutes greatly hinder all other options.
Scott and Jerebko were probably the biggest surprises in terms of production among power forwards in Game 1. They could be useful assets once again, but are not suitable cash game rosters.
Center
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Al Horford (ATL) | vs. BOS | 8 |
| Tim Duncan (SA) | vs. MEM | 6 |
| Jared Sullinger (BOS) | at ATL | 5 |
| Chris Andersen (MEM) | at SA | 4 |
| Boban Marjanovic (SA) | vs. MEM | 4 |
| Kelly Olynyk (BOS) | at ATL | 3 |
| Tyler Zeller (BOS) | at ATL | 3 |
Like Millsap, Horford should be the play at center. His salary isn't out of this world and he can provide another 20-point, 10-rebound performance.
Marjanovic may be tempting in another potential blowout, but it is a long-shot.