The Leonard matchup is threatening enough to pivot off DeRozan with Aldridge, who has provided at least 37.0 DraftKings points in the last four games without grabbing more than nine rebounds.ĭeRozan could harbor low ownership in tournaments due to the matchup, which improves his case as a contrarian option.
In the last two meetings, DeRozan didn’t attempt a free throw with Leonard on the court. However, when DeRozan has shared the court with Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard over the last four seasons, DeRozan has converted 28-of-58 shots and attempted 19 free throws. When Gay has been off the court this season, DeMar DeRozan has averaged 1.26 DraftKings points per minute and led the Spurs with a 32.9% usage rate and 27.8% assist rate, per the NBA On/Off tool. But when Gay has been off the court in that span, their Net Rating drops to +0.8, per NBA.com. 1, the Spurs rank first with a 118.0 Offensive Rating and second with a +10.0 Net Rating, per Cleaning the Glass. The previous starting power forward, Dante Cunningham, has been out of the rotation the past two weeks. If Gay is out again, Popovich may go back to Poeltl in the starting lineup or deviate with someone like Bertans. Expect a decrease in Bertans’ minutes, as well. If Gay suits up, he should return to the starting lineup while Gasol’s playing time dries up with Poeltl as the backup center. LaMarcus Aldridge shifted down to power forward, and Davis Bertans played 31 minutes compared to 20 for Poeltl. Tonight’s impact: In Gay’s absence Monday, Jakob Poeltl started and Pau Gasol played for the first time since being cleared two games prior. Although the team listed him questionable, Gay is considered unlikely to play according to coach Gregg Popovich, who said “I don’t think he looks good.” Injury background: Gay missed the previous game with a sprained left wrist. See more information on the FantasyLabs news page here.
Spurs F Rudy Gay (wrist) is closer to doubtful.