It's a 9-game slate tonight headlined by the Warriors sitting nearly everybody on the back to back vs. the Pistons with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, and Otto Porter, Jr. all out of the lineup.

Kevin Durant (shoulder) is also sitting and Lebron James might make his return to the floor as a GTD in Boston. Nikola Jokic (wrist) is probable but Luka Doncic (ankle) could miss a second straight game.

It's looking like a good night for second-tier players to step up, so let's see how things shake out.

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Warriors (-1.5) @ Pistons O/U 202.5 7:00 PM ET

It's looking like the GSW starting lineup could be Payton II, Poole, Wiggins, Bjelica, and Looney. There isn't a whole lot of usage metrics to go off of with that many people missing for the Warriors, but Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole would be the obvious beneficiaries. Detroit gets a better matchup too with GSW's #1 unit in defensive efficiency being thin.

Magic @ Nets (-10), O/U 210.5 7:30 PM ET

No love for Orlando as double digit underdogs even coming off a 104-98 win over the Knicks on Wednesday and with the Nets being without Kevin Durant. Does that open the door for James Harden to get just his 2nd 6X game in November?

Clippers (-4) @ Pelicans, O/U 214.5 8:00 PM ET

Back to back game for LAC, who lost 120-108 to Memphis last night. The Grizzlies were up 23 points at one time in that game, which on the bright side allowed Paul George to log just 31 minutes and his 42fp caused a $700 price drop. George might be the only scoring options for a banged up Clips' team.

Bulls @ Nuggets (-1.5), O/U 209 9:00 PM ET

Chicago ran out of gas late on Wednesday, blowing a 17 point lead en route to a 112-107 loss to Portland. That could be due to the Bulls being on a 5-game West Coast road trip that wraps up tonight in Denver. Nikola Jokic (wrist) is probable.

Mavericks @ Suns (-8.5), O/U 211.5 10:00 PM ET

Luka Doncic (ankle) is likely out for a 2nd straight game both of which are coming in Phoenix. Tim Hardaway, Jr. might be a run it back after he had 36fp Wednesday, but Kristaps Porzingis also had 48 fp, and Jalen Brunson 42.

Raptors @ Kings (-3.5), O/U 220.5 10:00 PM ET

Sacramento should be able to get some play here to bounce back from their 107-97 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Raptors are on the back to back losing by 16 in Utah last night with Gary Trent, Fred VanVleet, and Scottie Barnes playing 34+ minutes despite being down 21 at one point.

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

James Harden DK $11.2| FD $9.9k vs. Orlando

• Risky, but Giannis Antetokounmpo ($12.3k) is in a blowout game vs. OKC and Nikola Jokic ($12k) is playing on the b2b.

• No Kevin Durant, Paul Millsap, or Joe Harris tonight for Nets

• Ownership low as Magic are #1 vs. PG over the first month

Dennis Schroder DK $6.6k | FD $5.9k vs. Lakers

• Lock spot if he's healthy (questionable - ankle)

• Turned down $84 million from the Lakers to take $5.9 from Boston, so not a revenge game per se - but kind of.

• Lakers have allowed 40+ fp to 4 of past 5 PGs

• A pivot to Marcus Smart ($5.5k) switching to PG would be in play if Schroder sits

Cade Cunningham DK $6.4k | FD $6.5k vs. Golden State

• Price hasn't caught up with production yet, with just $300 increase after two straight 6X outings

• 17+ shots in four straight home games

• Warriors on back to back and very shorthanded, putting a dent in their #1 defensive efficiency

Grayson Allen DK $5.5k | FD $5.2k vs. OKC

• Production took a hit Wednesday (17fp) with Khris Middleton back but should be back up in a blowout game vs. OKC.

• Antetokounmpo, Middleton, Holiday could all be limited with Milwaukee hosting Orlando tomorrow night

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

DeMar DeRozan DK $9k| FD $8.5k @Denver

• People fading with just a 37fp projection?

• Denver #1 vs. starting SF first month, but also on a back to back

• DeRozan averaging 19fga last three games

• Hit 48fp in two of three vs. Nuggets last season with Spurs

• Perfect lineup and 50+ fp in two of the last three

Kristaps Porzingis DK $7.8k | FD $9k @Phoenix

• Well is going to dry up soon, but still, a must play on DK

• Has hit 6X in three straight including a 21/8/7 line vs. these Suns Wednesday

• 20+ fga in three straight, Doncic still out with ankle injury

Talen Horton-Tucker DK $5.8k | FD $6k @Boston

• Still, a solid play if James sits again

• In the perfect lineup in all three games this season

• 18.5 fga and 38mpg last two

• $1k price raise since Wednesday, but has hit over 6X that last two games

Tim Hardaway, Jr. DK $5.5k | FD $5.8k @Phoenix

• Had 23 shots vs. Suns on Wednesday in the first game without Doncic

• Scored 6X last two games with only a $200 price increase

• 33+ minutes in six of the last seven

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Deandre Ayton DK $6.7k | FD $7.8k vs. Dallas

• Must play with that DK pricing

• Averaging 12.5 rebounds and 13.5 shot attempts in two games back from an ankle sprain

• Mavs down Maxi Kleber the whole month, but Porzingis picking up more slack on the offensive end too with Doncic out.

• Hit 9 of 13 shots with 13 boards Wednesday vs. Mavericks, pretty easy night (41fp).

Lamarcus Aldridge DK $4.9k | FD $5.6k vs. Orlando

• Has scored 33+fp in 4 of the last 6

• +4% usage and +9.47fp bump with Durant, Millsap, and Harris out

• Magic allowing 30fp (6X) to opposing C's over the past month

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