Clarity and advance notice is always good. We got that with both Luka Doncic and James Harden tonight, but that also means the slate is missing two of what would have been the biggest studs. In Dallas it is a little more clear cut as far as who will replace Doncic, but Brooklyn could go in multiple directions. One player that could be espeically interesting, is the rookie Cam Thomas who has been taking on a larger role as of late.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that LeBron James is on the Injury Report, but he should be good to go come game time. There is a little more doubt though surrounding the status of Anthony Davis and that is something to keep an eye on.
We are also watching to see if Damian Lillard and D'Angelo Russell make their returns tonight.
With an over/under of 223, Minnesota and Portland project to be the highest scoring game of the night, and also the closest with just a one point spread while the Lakers are favored by 10 against Orlando for the biggest spread of the slate.
| Position | Top Tier | Mid-Tier | Value Tier |
| PG | Cole Anthony | Jalen Brunson | Anfernee Simons |
| SG | Brandon Ingram | Derrick White | Patty Mills |
| SF | LeBron James | Saddiq Bey | Devin Vassell |
| PF | Kevin Durant | Kristaps Porzingis | Darrius Bazley |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns | Jonas Valanciunas | Isaiah Stewart |
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