Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) attempts to block New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis from making a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans , La., Saturday, March 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)
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Russell is a huge part of the Lakers offense, so his absence gives us some opportunity. Lou Williams and Jordan Clarkson are the 2 best options here, and both make great options tonight. They will get minutes, and minutes typically mean production, especially against the pelicans. Jose Calderon may also pick up some minutes, but I have no interest in a 20 point ceiling.
With Williams out over the last 2 games, Kaminsky has gotten huge minutes. Zeller and Hawes have alternated in top center minutes, so that is not too predictable. I would go with Kaminsky in both cash games and tournaments.
Randle has missed the last 3 games, and I expect him to miss this one as well. Thomas Robinson and Brandon Ingram benefit the most, and the guards should get a few extra shots as well. If Randle play, I would remove my ownership of all of the Lakers bigs.
Anthony Davis against the Lakers, what could go wrong? I say that somewhat jokingly, but if he is on the court all night, how in the world dis he going to be stopped? Timofey Mozgov and Thomas Robinson both lack the ability to stay in fornt of anyone, and Davis should be able to get to the trim at ease. On a slate like tonight, I don't see the point of fading Davis and I will have him across the board in all of my lineups. I am willing to go down with the ship tonight.
With D'Angelo Russell out, Clarkson has eclipsed 30 minutes in 2 straight games and eclipsed 30 fantasy points in both of those. Clarkson remains a good play tonight against the elicans, who lack any type of perimeter defense. Clarkson should be able to to attack with ease, which doesn't bode well for the Lakers faders. There are a bunch of slow games on this slate, so make sure you target this one.
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