Friday's Power Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's power forward value rankings for Friday, March 25:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Markieff Morris (WAS) | vs. MIN | 9 |
| Jon Leuer (PHX) | at SAC | 9 |
| DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) | vs. PHX | 9 |
| Julius Randle (LAL) | vs. DEN | 9 |
| Paul Millsap (ATL) | vs. MIL | 8 |
Morris is averaging 14.8 points and 5.5 rebounds over his past six games, shooting .557 from the field. He's played at least 26 minutes in each of his past four games and as many as 36.
Leuer scored 22 points and added 14 rebounds in his most recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was his second consecutive game playing at least 30 minutes, and he had a double-double in each one.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green (GS) | vs. DAL | 7 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge (SA) | vs. MEM | 7 |
| Aaron Gordon (ORL) | at MIA | 7 |
| Darrell Arthur (DEN) | at LAL | 7 |
Green's a safe bit to return adequate value in a safe matchup, but there are cheaper options available with similar upside. Aldridge should have more offensive opportunities with Spurs SF Kawhi Leonard and PF Boris Diaw both having been ruled out for Friday.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgui Dieng (MIN) | at WAS | 6 |
| Jabari Parker (MIL) | at ATL | 6 |
| Marvin Williams (CHA) | at DET | 5 |
| Luis Scola (TOR) | at HOU | 4 |
Dieng recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds in his most recent outing, but he'll face a much stiffer test in Washington.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Patterson (TOR) | at HOU | 3 |
| Kenneth Faried (DEN) | at LAL | 3 |
| JaMychal Green (MEM) | at SA | 2 |
| David Lee (DAL) | at GS | 2 |
| Nene Hilario (WAS) | vs. MIN | 2 |
Injury concerns affect both Patterson and Faried. They can be faded even if they end up playing. Green's production has declined substantially since Randolph's return. Lee is losing minutes and production to Mavericks C Salah Mejri.