Tonight's 5-game NBA slate is headlined by what looks like it should be an awesome matchup between Golden State (18-2) and Phoenix (17-3). The Suns have rattled off 16 straight wins and can climb into the top spot in the West with a win.

Other highlights include the Knicks in their second game since Kemba Walker was pulled from the rotation visiting the Nets, and the Lakers and Kings meeting up in a rematch of Friday night's 3OT game that saw 278 total points in Sacramento's 141-138 win.

Let's see who looks good:

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Knicks @ Nets (-7), O/U 216.5 7:30 ET

New York continues life with Kemba Walker out of the lineup tonight and it's Evan Fournier (+6.86fp) and R.J. Barrett (+5.23fp) who get the biggest boost in his absence.

Grizzlies @ Raptors (-3.5), O/U 216.5 7:30 ET

Toronto is just 2-7 at home this season, but they're still favored mostly because the Grizzlies are missing Ja Morant (knee). Dillon Brooks had 21 points (35fp) in the first game without Morant, a 128-101 win over Sacramento.

Warriors @ Suns (-2.5), O/U 221.5 10:00 ET

It's very rare a regular season NBA game gets this much hype, but the Warriors and Suns are a combined 30-1 over their last 31 games. Phoenix is the #1 shooting team in the league (48.1%) and Golden State the #1 defense (41.9%).

Pistons @ Trail Blazers (-9.5), O/U 215 10:00 ET

Detroit is a +9.5 underdog which puts the blowout game in play. Portland is on the back to back, while CJ McCollum (37:42) and Damian Lillard (31:09) played a significant amount despite losing by 22 to Utah. Lillard is actually expected to sit on the b2b.

Lakers (-4) @ Kings, O/U 227 10:00 ET

This definitely looks like the target game with the highest total of the night, but it's also important to remember that Friday's game between these two was just 100-100 at regulation.

It looks great that De'Aaron Fox had 55fp on Friday, but he also played 53 minutes. Same with Russell Westbrook (29/10/11 but in 52 minutes).

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

Russell Westbrook DK $11.3k FD $9.6k @Sacramento

• Has an up-down-up-down thing going and is coming off just 47 fp last time out

• Has 66+ fp in his last two 'up' games

• Had a triple-double vs. Sacramento on Friday night and has 60+ in three straight vs. the Kings.

CJ McCollum DK $7.9k | FD $7.2k vs. Det

• Just here for the usage, because this should be a 25 shot minimum game with Damian Lillard and Norman Powell out

• Played 38 minutes last night

Alec Burks DK $5.6k | FD $6.2k @Brooklyn

• Worth a shot at the price and stepping into the starting role for a second straight game

• Took 17 shots on Saturday (39 mins) and added 7 rebounds (41fp)

• Nets struggling vs. PGs right now

• Immanuel Quickley ($4.8k) would be a play here too with Walker out of the rotation

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

Julius Randle DK $9.4k| FD $8.5k @ Brooklyn

• Let everybody else stay away after consecutive 27fp games

• Thibodeau got the Knicks players attention after the lineup shakeup

• 50fp floor in three games against Nets last season with two 60 Burgers

Scottie Barnes DK $7k | FD $6.7k vs. Memphis

• First time as a $7k player on DK, but still just a $400 bump from the perfect lineup last time out

• Raptors get best pace boost of the night

• Gary Trent, Jr. (calf) still questionable

Dillon Brooks DK $7k | FD $5.8k @Toronto

• A must play on FD at $5.8k

• No Ja Morant (17 shots in the first game without him)

• Ontario native is going back North

Deandre' Bembry DK $4.3k | FD $3.9k vs. Knicks

• Getting more comfortable in starting role with a minutes increase over the last three

• Knicks allowing 34ffp to PF starters

• 32 and 35fp last two games

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Jusuf Nurkic DK $6.4k | FD $6.7k vs. Detroit

• No Lillard or Powell (which actually reduces his production)

• Has gone for 46fp, 19, 29, and 59 in four back legs of 0 days rest this month, which could be a thing

• Detroit ranks 23rd in opponent rebounds/game

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