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Lakers vs nuggets draftkings8/4/2023 ![]() ![]() Murray comes in at $9,200 and is listed as questionable with an illness ahead of tonight’s game. FLEX PlaysĪaron Gordon ($6,800) - I’m going with Gordon here over Jamal Murray, mainly to save some salary cap especially if you’re splurging with Jokic at captain. James is listed as probable for tonight’s game, though he hasn’t missed a game in the postseason yet and is fully expected to see the floor tonight. James has averaged 46 DKFP per game against the Nuggets this season, and he’s coming off a 60.75 DKFP performance in Game 6 against the Warriors as he dropped 30 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. LeBron James ($16,800) - I’m picking James here instead of Anthony Davis as AD has seen some struggles against Denver this season when he’s gone up against Jokic in the paint. Jokic logged three triple-doubles against Phoenix and will look to keep that consistency going against the Lakers. That number jumps to 72.1 DKFP when looking at the series against the Suns, where he scored at least 70 fantasy points in five of the six games. ![]() Nikola Jokic ($19,200) - Yes he’s expensive, but Jokic is an obvious pick at captain as he’s averaged 63 DraftKings fantasy points per game throughout the postseason so far. Here we’ll take a look at one potential DFS strategy for Showdown contests on DraftKings involving this matchup with Captain’s picks, flex plays and fades. There are plenty of players to choose from when setting your DFS lineups at DraftKings as both teams have guys that have been performing consistently throughout the playoffs so far. to keep their offensive exploits going in a high-scoring win for Denver.The Denver Nuggets will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight as the Western Conference Finals get underway in Game 1. Look for Jokic, Jamal Murray and Porter Jr. LA should start better in Game 2, but the Nuggets are the more consistent team and should have more focus after nearly giving away the opener. In Game 1, the Nuggets held a huge lead for most of the contest before the Lakers rallied late. The price isn’t bad but the downside is real. D’Angelo Russell is also set to bounce back, which will cut into Walker’s opportunities. Walker isn’t going to get heavy volume, especially with Reaves getting more usage. Lonnie Walker ($3,800) - It’s tempting to take Walker at this price, but he’s not going to replicate the Game 4 he had against Golden State here. Gordon is still an important defensive piece and can make an impact on the glass, but his scoring upside is capped and that’s a reason to fade him in this matchup. The reality is Gordon simply isn’t a key piece of this offense, and Caldwell-Pope’s emergence makes him take even more of a backseat in terms of shots. FadesĪaron Gordon ($6,800) - Gordon was awesome in Game 5 against the Suns but he’s put up back-to-back outings of under 20 DKFP. The upside is beyond this price point, so Porter Jr. can catch some good looks early, he could really explode and look like the best DFS play on the board. He’s unlikely to cede as many shots as he did to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope again, and the efficiency has remained stellar despite the uncertain volume. had a fairly quiet opener, and he still went for 37 DKFP. At this price, he’s a strong filler play. Reaves might not hit five triples like he did in Game 1 but his fantasy production has increased every game since his Game 2 dud against the Warriors. He’s slowly playing his way into a huge contract in the offseason, and the Lakers are going to keep looking for him on the perimeter. FLEX PlaysĪustin Reaves ($7,400) - Reaves went for 40 DKFP in 42 minutes in Game 1. James comes in at a slightly lower price point than Anthony Davis and the two are comparable on production, so it makes sense to take the forward over the big man. The King went for 56.5 DKFP in Game 1, and he’s unlikely to go 0-4 from behind the arc again. LeBron James ($16,800) - James hasn’t been elite, but he’s the most likely to rack up stats across the board for the Lakers. Look for The Joker to keep up his hot play in Game 2. He went for 88.8 DKFP in Game 1 against the Lakers, and they’ve shown no ability to slow him down. Since Game 1 against the Suns, Jokic has four games of 72+ DKFP and then two games where he’s crossed 80 DKFP. ![]() Nikola Jokic ($18,900) - There’s no way you can fade Jokic. We’ll see if the Nuggets can maintain homecourt advantage and go up 2-0 or if the Lakers can get the split they need before the series shifts to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will meet up in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals Thursday with Denver holding a 1-0 lead. ![]()
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