Fantasy Basketball Week 4 Schedule: Streaming Targets & Matchups

In this article, we will analyze the Week 4 schedule to plan for ideal roster management. 

Days with fewer than six games

These are dates to target players for streaming options from the following teams: 

Thursday, November 13 - TOR at CLE, IND at PHX, ATL at UTA 

Saturday, November 15 - MEM at CLE, TOR at IND, OKC at CHA, DEN at MIN, LAL at MIL 

Teams with more than three games this week

Make sure to activate players and target weekly pickups from the following teams:

Hawks (4), Hornets (4), Cavaliers (4), Mavericks (4), Warriors (4), Clippers (4), Lakers (4), Bucks (4), Pelicans (4), Magic (4), Suns (4), Trail Blazers (4), Kings (4), Spurs (4), Jazz (4)

Teams with fewer than three games this week

Consider looking for streaming options if your roster includes players from this team:

76ers (2) 

Top teams to target based on favorable matchups

Clippers vs. Hawks, vs. Nuggets, at Mavericks, at Celtics 

The Clippers dealt with some injury trouble last week but may have a chance to get back on tack with a favorable schedule in Week 4. They kick things off against the Hawks, who give up the league's fifth-most rebounds per game. The Clippers then move on to their toughest matchup of the week, against the Nuggets, where their best opportunity may be to look to get to the line, as the Nuggets give up an average of 26.1 free throws per game. Next, a meeting with the Mavericks, who are giving up the seventh-most offensive rebounds and fourth-most points in the paint. Finally, the Clippers close the week with a game against the Celtics, who are giving up the league's fourth-most free throws and fourth-most offensive rebounds per game. The week's matchup advantages favor the Clippers' big men, as there looks to be plenty of opportunity to pad stats on the glass and in the paint. If Kawhi Leonard remains out, Nicolas Batum should also be in line for a continued boost.

Bucks at Mavericks, at Hornets, vs. Hornets, vs. Lakers

The Bucks open the week with a matchup against the Mavericks, who are having trouble controlling interior scoring and who give up the league's third-most rebounds per game, which is a prime opportunity for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner and Bobby Portis to shine. Moving on, the Bucks face a home-and-home with the Hornets, which presents an advantage to shooters, Gary Trent, AJ Green, and Ryan Rollins, as the Hornets give up the league's fifth-most points, sixth-most three pointers and second-highest three-point shooting percentage. To close the week, the Bucks play host to the Lakers, where there should be a chance for players to pad their stats defensively, as the Lakers give up the league's eighth-most turnovers per game.  

Suns vs. Pelicans, at Mavericks, vs. Pacers, vs. Hawks 

The Suns come into Week 4 on a two-game win streak, but the unfortunate news is that Jalen Green suffered a hamstring injury and could miss some time. Nonetheless, the Suns have a good chance to keep the momentum going with a meeting against the Pelicans on Monday, as they give up the league's fourth-most points and fifth-most points in the paint. This will be advantageous for Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale, who do a great job taking the ball to the basket and are also likely to be up for more playing time in the absence of Green. Next, the Suns' players should find room to pad their stats defensively against the Mavs, who give up the league's eighth-most turnovers per game. Moving ahead, the Suns take on the Pacers, who give up the league's eighth most points, second-most free throws and second-most rebounds per game, before they wrap Week 4 action with a game against the Hawks, who are giving up the league's most offensive rebounds per game. Both of the final two outings primarily benefit the Suns' frontcourt players by offering opportunities to pad stats on the glass and the likelihood of a few extra trips to the line. 

Trail Blazers at Magic, at Pelicans, at Rockets, at Mavericks 

On Monday, the Trail Blazers clash with the Magic, who are giving up the league's fifth-most turnovers per game, providing a great opportunity for Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, and Shaedon Sharpe to pad their stats with steals. Next, a meeting with the Pelicans provides a chance for the aforementioned three, as well as Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant, to get their shots falling, as the Pelicans are giving up the league's eighth-most made threes per game. Looking ahead, the Rockets pose a tougher matchup, but once again, there should be opportunities to pad stats on the defensive side, as they are giving up the league's fourth-most turnovers per game. To finish the week, the Trail Blazers clash with the Mavericks and their lackluster defense, a matchup that could favor Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams, especially if the Mavs' frontcourt injury trouble continues. 

Spurs at Bulls, vs. Warriors, vs. Warriors, vs. Kings 

The Spurs have won two in a row and enter Week 4 with the second-best record in the West. They begin the week with a matchup against the Bulls, who give up the league's seventh-most points in the paint. Up next are back-to-back home games against the Warriors, who boast one of the older rosters in the league and face their second consecutive four-game week, which should be an advantage for a young and fast Spurs lineup. Lastly, a clash with the Kings on Sunday provides another favorable matchup, as they give up the league's third-most points and third-most points in the paint. The week is set up to provide plenty of opportunities for frontcourt players like Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan, and, of course, Victor Wembanyama to prosper with interior scoring and by attacking the glass.