The Lakers are severely depleted, with
LeBron James (Back),
Gabe Vincent (Ankle),
Maxi Kleber (Oblique), and
Adou Thiero (Knee) all out, and
Deandre Ayton (Back) as a GTD. This creates an enormous opportunity for
Luka Dončić to dominate the ball and offense, making him a premier DFS play.
Austin Reaves,
Rui Hachimura,
Marcus Smart, and
Jaxson Hayes should all see significant bumps in minutes and offensive involvement. The Heat are also dealing with key injuries, as
Terry Rozier (Not Injury Related) and
Tyler Herro (Ankle) are out, and
Norman Powell (Groin) is a GTD.
Bam Adebayo will be crucial for their scoring and rebounding, while
Jaime Jaquez Jr.,
Nikola Jović, and
Andrew Wiggins could all take on larger offensive roles.