This article is part of our DraftKings NBA series.
With the Rockets and Warriors both having the opportunity to close out their respective series at home Tuesday, we are on the doorstep of what should be an excellent Western Conference Finals matchup. It also presents another night of DraftKings fun, so here are some players that can hopefully help you end the night with a winning entry.
Guards
Rajon Rondo, NO at GS ($7,900): Rondo had his worst game of the series Sunday, scoring only 27.3 DraftKings points. He shot 2-for-10 from the field and had just six assists in a lopsided defeat. He had been playing well in the first three games, scoring at least 38.5 DraftKings points in each contest. He still has excellent upside despite his limited scoring contributions, so don't shy away from him after one bad game.
Andre Iguodala, GS vs. NO ($4,600): The Warriors moved Iguodala to bench for Game 3 and lost, so they inserted him back into the starting five Sunday. He didn't disappoint, scoring 32.8 DraftKings points. Considering the Warriors won handedly, it would seem likely that he will start again Tuesday. He is certainly not one of their main offensive weapons, but Iguodala can produce enough in other areas to be worth considering for your entry.
Alec Burks, UTA at HOU ($4,100): The Jazz are getting thin at guard with both Ricky Rubio (hamstring) and Dante Exum (hamstring) already ruled out for Game 5. That should help open up more playing time for Burks, who logged only nine minutes in Game 4. He was playing well in this series before that, scoring at least 20 DraftKings points in each of the first three games. At this cheap price, he could be worth the risk in tournament play.
Forwards
Draymond Green, GS vs. NO ($8,100): Green has at least been around a triple-double in each game of this series, scoring no fewer than 38.5 DraftKings points in any contest. His ability to defend and help facilitate the offense is a key reason why the Warriors are able to play with small lineups and be extremely successful. Even when he's not scoring a ton, he still has a high floor in DFS.
Joe Ingles, UTA at HOU ($5,600): Ingles rebounded from a bad performance in Game 3 to score 33 DraftKings points Sunday. He's scored at least 32.5 DraftKings points in three of the four games in this series and has logged at least 30 minutes in all four contests. At this reasonable price, he can provide plenty of value while also not breaking your budget.
P.J. Tucker, HOU vs. UTA ($3,900): Tucker has played at least 33 minutes in three of four games against the Jazz, scoring at least 24.8 DraftKings points in all three of those contests. His scoring isn't always consistent, but he is still going to get extended playing time more often than not based on his ability to play defense while also helping to stretch the floor with his three-point shooting. If you're looking to go really cheap at forward, Tucker is a viable option.
Centers
Anthony Davis, NO at GS ($10,900): To show how well Davis has been playing, the 47 DraftKings points he scored in Game 4 were a disappointment. He still scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in that game, but shot only 8-for-22 from the field and had six turnovers. If the Pelicans are going to have any hope of extending this series, it will be on the shoulders of Davis, giving up an extremely high ceiling Tuesday.
Clint Capela, HOU vs. UTA ($7,500):Rudy Gobert hasn't been able to slow down Capela in this series, who has scored at least 37.5 DraftKings points in each game. Not only does Capela have three double-doubles, but he also has six steals and 13 blocks overall. His price is climbing, but he's still an excellent option if you don't want to pay the premium required to get Davis into your lineup.
