Monday's Power Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's power forward value rankings for Monday, March 28:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge (SA) | at MEM | 10 |
| Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) | at DEN | 8 |
| Kristaps Porzingis (NY) | at NO | 8 |
| Gorgui Dieng (MIN) | vs. PHX | 8 |
The Spurs are in full-on rest mode to make sure the team is set for the playoffs. Aldridge, however, has thrived with the offense centered around him. He's the best power forward option on the slate. Porzingis gets the battered Pelicans and could have one of his better lines in recent memory.
Best of the Rest
| Namee | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap (ATL) | at CHI | 7 |
| Derrick Favors (UTA) | vs. LAL | 7 |
| Julius Randle (LAL) | at UTA | 7 |
| Jon Leuer (PHX) | at MIN | 7 |
| Ed Davis (POR) | vs. SAC | 7 |
Millsap hurt his head in his last game, an otherwise domination. If he gets pegged for regular minutes, he's a solid play. Monitor him. Randle has been playing very well, averaging a double-double over his last four. He doesn't score a lot of points, but he grabs a ton of boards and will occasionally pile up assists. The Jazz will provide a tougher challenge, keeping out of the top tier.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Young (BKN) | at MIA | 6 |
| Dante Cunningham (NO) | vs. NY | 6 |
| Serge Ibaka (OKC) | at TOR | 6 |
| Jared Sullinger (BOS) | at LAC | 6 |
| David West (SA) | at MEM | 6 |
Cunningham should see minutes with Ryan Anderson declared out. The 'should' has been a common theme with Cunningham since the parade of pain hit New Orleans and he hasn't consistently lived up to opportunity. Ibaka could be neutralized by the Raptors solid interior defense. West is enigmatic, but might be worth a look if Gregg Popovich rests a bulk of his starters.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Darrell Arthur (DEN) | vs. DAL | 5 |
| Alex Len (PHX) | at MIN | 5 |
| Luol Deng (MIA) | vs. BKN | 5 |
| Taj Gibson (CHI) | vs. ATL | 5 |
| JaMychal Green (MEM) | vs. SA | 5 |
| Patrick Patterson (TOR) | vs. OKC | 5 |
These five are borderline coin-flips. Arthur's value is up wit Kenneth Faried on the shelf. But, like Cunningham in New Orleans, he hasn't been able to convert on his opportunities with regularity. Green's production is too erratic to trust. The same goes for Gibson against a tough Atlanta team. If Millsap sits, however, he makes for a more intriguing selection.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Mirotic (CHI) | vs. ATL | 4 |
| Zach Randolph (MEM) | vs. SA | 3 |
| David Lee (DAL) | at DEN | 3 |
| Amir Johnson (BOS) | at LAC | 3 |
| Luis Scola (TOR) | vs. OKC | 2 |
| Kenneth Faried (DEN) | vs. DAL | 1 |
There are better options at PF throughout the day's slate, both cheaper and more expensive. DFS owners looking to save should look elsewhere. Lee is back out of Dallas' starting lineup, so his value could be shot.