We have a trio of Game 3s on Thursday night, starting with the Sixers trying to go up 3-0 in the first round against the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT) and finishing up with the Suns and Clippers facing off at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). We also have a great first-round series between the Kings and Warriors at 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Sacramento is up 2-0 over Golden State and has a chance to put the Dubs in a significant hole.
For basketball fans looking for more action, they can put together a DFS lineup on SuperDraft. The majority of SuperDraft's tournaments feature no restrictions like traditional salary caps or tiers, but the challenge comes in the form of multipliers. The higher a player's average fantasy score, the lower their multiplier. The lower their average fantasy output, the higher their multiplier. A winning lineup will feature a good mix of stud fantasy contributors with 1x-1.5x boosts, as well as matchup-based sleepers with larger multipliers.
Before we break down all of our picks, here are the most notable scoring rules for SuperDraft contests: Made three-point shot (+0.5 points), rebound (+1.25 points), assists (+1.5 points), steals and blocks (+3 points), double-double (+1.5 points -- max one per player) and triple-double (+1.5 points -- max one player).
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NBA Playoffs DFS Picks 4/20: SuperDraft lineup for Thursday's GPP contests
Thursday night main slate. The lineup will consist of seven players and must include players from at least two different teams. Draft all of your favorite players based on their multiplier value with no restrictions.
Guard Klay Thompson, Warriors vs. Kings (Multiplier: 1.25x)
The veteran shooting guard has scored 21 points in back-to-back games and is shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc, good for 37.87 SuperDraft points per game in that span. Without Draymond Green (one-game suspension), the Warriors might need Curry to be more of a facilitator, which means Thompson and Jordan Poole will have to let it fly from the perimeter.
Guard Russell Westbrook, Clippers vs. Suns (Multiplier: 1.2x)
After a rough offensive performance in Game 1, Westbrook bounced back in Game 2 with 28 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3pt), five rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. The veteran point guard scored 45.75 SD points and has recorded 40 or more SD points in three-straight games. The Clippers will need Westbrook to play aggressively tonight and be that playmaker we know he can be. He doesn't have the highest multiplier, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him have another 40-point outing.
Guard Tyrese Maxey, Sixers at Nets (Multiplier: 1.3x)
Maxey played outstanding in the Sixers' Game 2 win over the Nets. The third-year guard scored 33 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field and 6-of-13 shooting from three-point range, netting him 42.75 SuperDraft points. The Sixers will be looking for Maxey to continue to play at a high-level tonight, especially if James Harden's shot isn't falling early. The former Kentucky guard might not score 30 points, but 20-25 isn't out of the question.
Forward Mikal Bridges, Nets vs. Sixers (Multiplier: 1.25x)
Game 2 belonged to Cameron Johnson, who erupted for 28 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field and 5-11 from three-point range. However, Bridges still did his thing, recording 21 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3pt), seven assists, and five rebounds (38.75 SD points) in 41 minutes. Bridges has scored 38.75 SD points in back-to-back games and will likely play heavy minutes tonight as the Nets try to protect their home court.
Forward Andrew Wiggins, Warriors vs. Kings (Multiplier: 1.35x)
Without Green, the Warriors will need Wiggins to score points and be a factor on the glass. Wiggins played well in Golden State's Game 2 loss earlier this week, recording 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3pt) and five rebounds for 30.25 SD points. He's listed as "questionable" for tonight's game because of right shoulder soreness, but he's fully expected to play. As long as he does, he should stuff the stat sheet.
Forward Kevin Durant, Suns at Clippers (Multiplier: 1.05x)
Durant couldn't get anything to fall from beyond the arc (0-for-4) in Game 2 against the Clippers but was locked in from the mid-range, shooting 10-of-19 from the field for 25 points. He also recorded six rebounds and five assists, giving him 44 SD points. Durant will likely be defended by Kawhi Leonard a ton tonight, but that will not stop us from putting him into our lineup.
Center Domantas Sabonis, Kings at Warriors (Multiplier: 1.1x)
Sabonis was at the center of attention during Game 2 after Draymond Green stepped on him in the fourth quarter, leading to Green being ejected and suspended for Game 3. Sabonis played better offensively in Game 2, scoring 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting. He also added nine rebounds and four assists for 38.25 SD points. Sabonis is an easy double-double candidate but also can flirt with a triple-double.
