Jim Thomson 
My NBA targets can be used in both cash games and GPP’s. The risky plays are to be used as GPP dart throws. I am using DraftKings salaries.
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#1 TARGET: LUKA DONCIC (10,200)
Coming into this game, he has a massive usage rate (37%), averages 1.7 fantasy points per minute (FPPM), has an excellent rebound percentage (15.3%), and an astonishing assist rate (45.5%). Luka is matchup proof. When given the minutes, he can completely take over any NBA game. He has a smash matchup versus the atrocious 28th ranked NBA defense of the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic could potentially amass 70 to 75 Draftkings points tonight. He is an absolute must-have and a lock and load into the majority of my lineups.
#2 TARGET: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO (11,200)
This is not the greatest matchup versus the well balanced NBA defense of the Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis is an elite performer and can succeed against any NBA defense. The best time to play Giannis is when he is going to be in a competitive game. This game should stay relatively close. If that’s the case, he will see 33 to 35 minutes. He is an absolute freak and matchup nightmare for anyone who is tasked with guarding him. On the season, he has averaged 1.9 FPPM, a high usage rate (37%), head-turning assist rate (33%), a very nice rebounding rate (21%), and has produced over 50 fantasy points in 13 straight games. Antetokounmpo is extremely hard to get away from and will be a core play for me tonight.
#3 TARGET: THADDEUS YOUNG (5,600)
Thad finally produced a big game last game in an NBA matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets. He played 36 minutes and had 48 Draftkings points. The Chicago Bulls are already competing without Carter Jr, Markkanen, and are going to be without Kornet tonight. Thad Young is one of the three relevant big men the Bulls have left and will have solidified minutes. The Phoenix Suns struggle versus bigs. Thad Should smash his price tag.
#4 TARGET: MIKE CONLEY (5,200)
Conley has been playing well as of late. He has been seeing consistent minutes, playing 30 plus minutes in four straight games. Last time Conley saw the Rockets, he produced 35 Draftkings points in 36 minutes. He is in a good, fast-paced NBA matchup. The Houston Rockets are number two in pace of play and can force opposing teams to run up and down the court, which will also create more opportunities for NBA teams in that matchup. Conley is a safe play with a 40 fantasy point upside.
#5 TARGET: MAXI KLEBER (3,900)
This is a back to back for the Dallas Mavericks. Porizinges has been resting on the second half of back to backs this season. With Porzinges potentially resting tonight, Maxi stands out as one of my favorite value options on today’s NBA DFS slate. Even with Zinger playing last night, Kleber produced 33 Draftkings points in 22 minutes. Maxi could easily see 30 minutes and could crush his value at his cheap price tag.
Honorable Mention:
Trae Young (10,600)
Deandre Ayton (8,700)
Bam Adebayo (8,600)
Spencer Dinwiddie (7,700)
Tobias Harris (6,700)
Josh Richardson (4,400)
Cam Reddish (4,100)
SLATE SUMMARY:
On today’s six-game NBA slate, I will be using the stars and scrubs approach by locking in Luka, Giannis, and I will use all of the great cheap value to fill in the rest. Good luck today, and don’t forget to come back and WIN DAILY
