Thursday’s national doubleheader went according to plan: the Heat edged out the gritty Lakers and the Blazers rallied on the superb performance of LaMarcus Aldridge/POR and beat the Nuggets in a close game. Today, injuries are front and center again, as a slew of new ones will affect many NBA games tonight. Hardest hit are the Sacramento Kings, with two stars sidelines for at least a few games. Golden State is concerned about the uncertain status of two of their key player has two of their key men, Andrew Bogut/GSW and David Lee/GSW. Pero Antic/ATL has gone down, leaving the Hawks very thin at center. And word has come down that the incomparable Kevin Durant/OKC may sit out due to shoulder issues. The Sheridan Hoops DraftStreet freeroll is finally upon us- you can win valuable vouchers to use in DraftStreet leagues. Just click on any text link to take you there. Here is today’s Fantasy Spin.
Fantasy Boom and Bust
Top Performers:
LaMarcus Aldridge/POR. One of the very best at making the mid-range jumper, even with a defender in his face. 15 of 29 FGA, 14 of 17 FTA, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 TO, 44 points.
Pau Gasol/LAL, LeBron James/MIA.
Disappointments:
Damian Lillard/POR. Not involved in the offense as much as he was a few weeks back. 5 of 10 FGA, 1 of 1 FTA, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 3 TO, 11 points.
Evan Fournier/DEN. When Randy Foye/DEN was a possible scratch, Fournier became a popular play. Foye played and Fournier did very little off the bench.
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