The Thunder are playing so well these days they didn’t need a full dose of Kevin Durant/OKC to trounce the Nets. What does it say that Durant scoring only 26 points constitutes a major letdown? Serge Ibaka/OKC was the top stat accumulator for Oklahoma City, while Durant got extra rest in advance of tonight’s game. There are only six teams off tonight on the eve of the Super Bowl, and DraftStreet has a wide assortment of standard payout and double up contests. Among the offerings are qualifiers for next week’s Big NBA 150K. Here is today’s Fantasy Spin.
Fantasy Boom and Bust
TOP GUNS:
Al Jefferson/CHA. One of my top tips yesterday; he dominated the Lakers inside well beyond my expectations. 18 of 32 FGA, 4 of 6 FTA, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 TO, 40 points.
Rudy Gay/SAC. Seems to be fully healthy – he has increased value as long as DeMarcus Cousins/SAC is out or limited by health issues.
Andrew Bogut/GSW. Getting more active. If he can maintain this level of play Golden State become prime contenders.
Kevin Love/MIN, Stephen Curry/GSW, Zach Randolph/MEM, Dirk Nowitzki/DAL.
SLEEPERS:
John Salmons/TOR. Along with the other ex-Kings contingent, he has solidified the Raptors bench and propelled them to their current status as third best in the East. 4 of 9 FGA, 1 rebound, 9 assists, 2 steals, 11 points.
Lavoy Allen/PHI, Mike Scott/ATL, Larry Sanders/MIL, Elton Brand/ATL.
DISAPPOINTMENTS:
Andray Blatche/BKN. Injury knocked him out early, dealing a blow to the Nets hopes of a permanent turnaround. 3 of 9 FGA, 1 steal, 1 TO, 7 points.
Kevin Garnett/BKN, Jameer Nelson/ORL, James Anderson/PHI, Jordan Hill/LAL.
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