If you're reading this you've made it through the NBA's testing protocols that have just ravaged the sport for the past two weeks. There's a light at the end of the tunnel though, with the league reportedly not telling players when they are sick anymore, and instead of letting symptoms determine that.

It's an optimistic change, but we're still not out of the woods as tonight's Raptors @ Magic game is still postponed, and boy oh boy are there still a lot of players in health and safety protocols.

Let's work through this Monday slate and hope the testing protocols have more subtractions and additions moving forward. What a great time to be a DFSer!

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Sixers @ Celtics (-3), O/U 213.5 7:30 ET

It's somewhat surprising this game is being played, but check out the injury report early, often, and repeatedly.

Rockets @ Bulls (-7), O/U 222.5 8:00 ET

One of the most optimistic things about this latest COVID variant /testing etc. is that DeMar DeRozan was able to return from over a two-week absence and drop 38 points (53fp) in a win over the Lakers last night. We'll see how his (and the rest of the shorthanded Bulls) stamina stacks up on the back to back.

Thunder @ Grizzlies (-9), O/U 212.5 8:00 ET

Hornets @ Jazz (-11.5), O/U 236.5 9:00 ET

Kings @ Warriors (-12.5), O/U 221.5 10:00 ET

Three blowout games are possible here, yet they could each be huge targets overall. It just looks like there's going to be too much balance overall for the likes of Steph Curry ($11.8k) or even Donovan Mitchell ($9.7k) to hit value in this spot.

Spurs @ Clippers (-4.5), O/U 217 10:30 ET

It's looking like the return of Paul George tonight after a 5-game absence, and the Clippers need him after falling 104-103 to the Thunder on Saturday night.

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

Steph Curry DK $11.8k FD $9.7k vs. Sacramento

• Might be the best spend up option tonight by default, Embiid (ankle), Tatum (ankle), and George (elbow) all GTDs

• Well rested after Saturday's game with Toronto was postponed

• Back home after 4-game road trip

• 55+ fp last three games vs. Kings, including 27/7/10 in October

Reggie Jackson DK $7.6k | FD $6.1k vs. San Antonio

• Paul George sitting out again here wouldn't hurt at all

• Had 20 shots Saturday vs. OKC, 5th time in the last 7 with 19+

• Nice history vs. Spurs including 21/6/4 in November even with George in the lineup, second straight 40+ fp

• Spurs on the back to back as well

Derrick White DK $6.5k | FD $8k @ Clippers

• That FanDuel price has to mean something #sheeesh

• On the back to back, but played just 25 minutes yesterday so should be fresh

• 14+ shots in every other game, took just 8 yesterday

• 34fp floor in five of six prior to last night's loss to Sacramento (121-114)

Jordan Clarkson DK $5.2k | FD $5.2k vs. Charlotte

• Great upside vs. Charlotte's #2 pace, #30 defense in opponent points game

• Blowout minutes could be available with Hornets on the back to back

• 14+ shots in three straight games

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

DeMar DeRozan DK $9.3k | FD $8.9 vs. Houston

• Back to back coming off a 2-week quarantine should drive ownership down a bit

• Chicago is still shorthanded, so DeRozan has no choice but to play full usage

• Took 24 shots last night, Houston allows 3rd most points per game

Dillon Brooks DK $6.4k | FD $6.7k vs. OKC

• The back to back is risky (35 mins) but at least both games are at home

• Averaging 22.5 field goals last two games

• OKC has allowed 34+ to four of past five SFs

Jae'Sean Tate DK $6.1k | FD $6.1k vs. Chicago

• Matchup play as Bulls have allowed 34+ fp to five straight PFs

• Chicago on a back to back and also shorthanded with protocols

• Tate has upside potential with 70fp vs. OKC on December 1st

Terance Mann DK $5.4k | FD $5.5k vs. San Antonio

• Once again, the value goes up if George sits for 6th straight game

• Has posted 33+ fp (6X) in three of the last four

• Spurs playing on the back to back

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Rudy Gobert DK $9.2k | FD $9.4k vs. Charlotte

• Might be a safer bet than Embiid who is GTD

• Good matchup with Hornets, who just gave up 15 points and 15 rebounds (44fp) in just 23 minutes to Deandre Ayton last night (even in a 31 point blowout win).

• Charlotte 28th defensively vs. C position and on the back to back

Alperen Sengun DK $5.9k | FD $5.6k vs. Chicago

• Might as well for the price and the matchup

• Bulls 24th vs. C/PF and also shorthanded and on the back to back

• Sengun has double digit points, 4+ assists, and 6+ rebounds in three of past five

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