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New York Knicks @ Brooklyn Nets

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

NYK -11.5 (-650), BKN +11.5 (+450)
Game Total 219.5

Key Storylines

KAT is back: One of the top fantasy players this season, Karl-Anthony Towns, came back to the Knicks lineup after missing two games with a thumb injury, and had a 13-point outing with nine boards, seven dimes and one block.

While he saw 37 minutes out the gate, there’s no indication of him potentially missing the back-to-back at the moment, which would mean Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims should see fewer minutes for this matchup, unless New York comes out with big lead at any time of the game.

Nets are limited against their city rivals: With Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Ziaire Williams (ankle) both confirmed as absences on Tuesday while D’Angelo Russell (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (illness) are marked as questionable, the Nets will go out against the Knicks possibly not being near their full potential.

With Cam Johnson’s return on Sunday, Brooklyn is in a better position for sure, but I’d expect the likes of Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin to get a boost in minutes, Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson and Day’Ron Sharpe are also solid options to stream, but keep in mind as young players, inconsistency is a thing.

Stream of the Game

Anyone on the Nets has much more chances of a solid game just because of the fact that the Knicks minute rotation is very tight. Keon Johnson earns the recommendation for me due to the absence of Ziaire Williams.

Alternatives: Tyrese Martin (points, 3s), Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson (points, rebounds) Miles McBride, Cameron Payne (points, 3s, assists), Precious Achiuwa (points, rebounds, stocks), Day’Ron Sharpe (points, rebounds, stocks).

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Portland Trail Blazers @ Miami Heat

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

POR +11.5 (+425), MIA -11.5 (-600)
Game Total 222.5

Key Storylines

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