The last few teams to tip-off their 2021/22 seasons will do so tonight with the Heat, Hawks, Clippers, and Mavericks all finally taking the court as part of Thursday's 3-game slate. We've already got some past results to start building on as the Bucks and Warriors are in action for the 2nd time this season.

The big question tonight is who to build around with Luka Doncic ($10.6k) making his season debut but Giannis Antetokounmpo ($10.3k) and Steph Curry ($10k) going 1 for 1 in perfect lineup appearances this season (albeit in a short 2-game slate)?

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Mavs @ Hawks (-2.5), O/U 225 7:30 PM ET

It's the annual Luka Doncic vs. Trae Young matchup as the two players were traded for each other in 2018. Both of these teams were in the top 10 in offensive efficiency last season, and Dallas debuts new head coach Jason Kidd.

Bucks at Heat (-2), O/U 223.5 8:00 PM ET

Antetokounmpo took 25 shots and had 66fp in the season opener. That usage should continue with Brook Lopez (back) and Jrue Holiday (heel) both out and Bobby Portis (hamstring) and Rodney Hood (foot) missing Tuesday's season opener. Kyle Lowry makes his Heat debut in this spot as well.

Clippers @ Warriors (-3.5), O/U 227.5 10:00 PM ET

Curry took 21 shots on Tuesday en route to 58fp against what was the Lakers' #1 defensive efficiency a year ago. Paul George ($9.7k) begins target life as the Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard (ACL) for a majority if not the entirety of the season.

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

Jordan Poole DK $5.5k | FD $5.2k vs. Clippers

• $700 price increase after 30fp night vs. Lakers

• Took 18 shots vs. Lakers

• Averaged 15.8 fga through preseason

Tyler Herro DK $5.2k | FD $4.9k vs. Bucks

• Miami has the best pace boost of the night (+7.97 possessions)

• Ranked 5th in the preseason taking 16 fga per game

• Averaged 22.4 ppg in 26 mpg in preseason

Grayson Allen DK $4.4k | FD $4.1k

@Miami

• $600 price increase after 30 fp on Tuesday

• Took 10 three-pointers in the season opener

• Jrue Holiday out for Milwaukee

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

Khris Middleton DK 7.3k | FD $7.8k @ Miami

• Managed 17 shots Tuesday vs. Brooklyn

• Heat ranked 20th vs. SF over last month of 2021

• Five players on Milwaukee injury report

John Collins DK $6.8k | FD $6.4k vs. Dallas

• Gallinari (shoulder) out and Capela (Achilles) questionable for Atlanta

• Collins has gone for 68fp, 54fp, and 49fp the last three vs. Dallas

Marcus Morris, Sr. DK $5.1k | FD $5.4k at Golden State

• Green and Wiggins are still on minutes restriction for GSW

• Ibaka out for Clippers

• Morris took 16+ shots in last two postseason games a year ago

• Shot 47% from three point range last season

Nemanja Bjelica DK $4.6k | FD $4.8k at Memphis

• $1,200 increase following 38fp season opener

• Had 15/11/4 vs. the Lakers in 25 minutes

• Gotta go back to the well for the price

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Bam Adebayo DK $7.6k | FD $8.2k vs. Milwaukee

• Had 12+ rebounds in two of four vs. Milwaukee in playoffs last season

• Lopez and Portis are out on the post for the Bucks

• Usage could be interesting with Lowry debut

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