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The Layup Line: Sunday, November 17th

  • By Gabriel Pérez-Grill

    Last Updated on November 17, 2024 12:03 pm by Keston Paul | Published: November 17, 2024

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    Phoenix Suns @ Minnesota Timberwolves

    Game Time: : 3:30 pm ET

    DraftKings Lines

    PHO (+7) +230, MIN -7 (-285)
    Game Total 219.5

    Key Storylines

    Without two main pieces: Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal remain sidelined for Sunday, opening up a number of streaming options on the Suns at the moment. Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen (probable for Sunday, so let’s hope for improved health) are worth having on rosters, while rookie Ryan Dunn is a viable option to stream in for fantasy managers in need of defensive stats for Sunday.

    Bounce Back: Mike Conley put up a standard-league worthy statline last time out after resting the previous night during the Wolves back-to-back set, and while the temptation might be there to scoop him up in leagues if available, his play so far this season has been inconsistent. Fantasy managers in standard formats who are in need of assists can add Conley as a stream for Sunday, but do not need to see him as a must-roster player moving forward.

    Stream of the Game

    The previously mentioned Grayson Allen is a strong option for points and 3-pointers, 
    Ryan Dunn is a great option for fantasy managers in need of defensive stats in their weekly matchups.

    Alternatives: Nickeil-Alexander Walker, Royce O’Neale

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    Miami Heat @ Indiana Pacers

    Game Time: : 5:00 pm ET

    DraftKings Lines

    MIA +2.5 (+120), IND -2.5 (-242)
    Game Total 229

    Key Storylines

    Discouraging: I complimented Terry Rozier early in the season after a few strong performances, but it has gone downhill since then. What is quite discouraging is the fact that the Heat have been without Jimmy Butler for multiple games now, but Rozier has been unable to provide production even in games without Butler. Rozier is a firm hold in deeper formats but is trending in the wrong direction in standard formats.

    Missed Opportunities: Ben Sheppard has been starting for the Pacers in the absence of Andrew Nembhard, but has not been really able to capitalize on the extended opportunities. Sheppard is a strong shooter who has not shown much capacity to create his own shot yet. Sheppard is someone fantasy managers should only consider as an option in very deep formats at the moment despite being in the starting unit.

    Stream of the Game

    Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been trending up this week and is worth streaming in with the Heat missing Jimmy Butler. Jaquez can provide a little bit of everything and will see additional usage sans Butler.

    Alternatives: Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker and T.J. McConnell (deeper formats).

    Charlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers

    Game Time: : 6:00 pm ET

    DraftKings Lines

    CHA +10 (+390), CLE -10 (-520)
    Game Total 224

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