4/18:Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his very impressive play in the series against Boston on Tuesday, almost finishing with a triple-double after piling up 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Giannis missed only four of his 17 shots and added one block and one steal to his stat line. Sadly for Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo's performances aren't enough for them to match the Celtics and even if he put up even bigger numbers, then they would likely still struggle. Expect Giannis to try really hard to change the course of the series on home court in the next couple of games.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

4/18:Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris had another strong outing off the bench in Game 2 versus Milwaukee, scoring 18 points in 30 minutes and sharing the team lead with a plus-19 rating. He shot 6-for-11 from the field, including 3-for-6 from downtown. The Bucks don't seem to have an answer to him from outside, as Morris is dropping treys at a 50 percent clip in the series. A lot of people doubted the quality of Boston's bench, but they are enjoying proving critics wrong, with Morris at the head of the pack. We can expect another solid performance from him in Game 3 on Friday.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

4/18:Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford had another good outing against Milwaukee on Tuesday, but he failed to replicate the spectacular fantasy line that he produced in Game 1. He shot 7-for-11 from the floor to finish with 16 points. Like in Game 1, Horford recorded four assists and two steals, but he failed to register any swats and his rebounding number dropped to five. The Celtics didn't need him to do more, as they picked up a comfortable win, however, the series will now continue in Milwaukee on Friday and things will be a lot tougher there. They are going to need more from Horford, who exploded in his last trip to the Target Center, getting 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

4/18:Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier, who finished Game 1 against the Bucks really strong, carried the momentum over to Game 2, making eight of 14 shots to finish with 23 points and eight assists. He went 3-for-5 from deep and also recorded a steal and a block. Rozier had a very rough ride at the end of the regular season, but he's bounced back well in the playoffs. The shooting efficiency was still poor in Game 1, but it improved greatly in Game 2, and he's become a valuable fantasy asset again.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

4/18:Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown posted a new playoff career high in points again in Game 2 against the Bucks, scoring 30 points on 12-for-22 shooting. He got half of his points via treys, finishing 5-for-12 from outside. Brown, who also had five rebounds, has become the first option in Boston, averaging over 20 field goal attempts per game in the first two outings against Milwaukee. He failed to pick up any other notable stats this time, but that's more of an anomaly. Expect him to be active all over the court again in Game 3 on Friday.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

4/18:Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins filled in nicely for Jusuf Nurkic (leg) in his club's 111-102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Collins finished the night with 12 points while getting up seven shots from deep, but he only made two of them. Collins was able to grab five rebounds to add to his line in 22 minutes of action. Nurkic went down with a leg injury and did not return to action, which led to the Blazers relying on their rookie big man. Nurkic should be good to go for Game 3, but if he is not, Collins makes for an intriguing play in DFS, so keep an eye on the Bosnian's status leading up to Thursday's Game 3 in New Orleans.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu notched a big double-double Tuesday, but it was not enough in the club's nine-point loss in Game 2. Aminu provided a massive spark for the Blazers, grabbing 15 rebounds and scoring 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting from deep and 5-for-10 from the floor overall. The Blazers badly needed a third player to step up, and Aminu indeed filled that void in Game 2. For the Blazers to have a chance with the series shifting to New Orleans, they will need another big night from their jack of all trades forward. Aminu is a high-risk, high-reward player, as we know consistency plays a large part in his stat line.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard got held in check once again by Jrue Holiday in his club's nine-point loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Dame shot just 7-for-18 to finish the night with 17 points and was only able to add four assists, three rebounds and a single steal. Holiday has dominated this matchup, containing Lillard to just 13-for-41 shooting in the series' first two games. For his squad to have any chance, they will need Lillard to bounce back and it is highly unlikely Dame will have another dud night in Game 3. He is worth looking at in the hopes that he bounces back for the pivotal third game of the series.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic suffered a leg contusion in his club's nine-point loss in Game 2 of its series with the New Orleans Pelicans. Nurkic played well before his injury, scoring 13 points on 5-for-12 shooting in 15 minutes. He did return to the bench after the injury but did not return to the court, with the Blazers being cautious with their big man. Nurkic should be good to go for Game 3, but even before his injury he was a tough play, as he is just too outmatched against a super athletic Anthony Davis at the other end. If the injury keeps him sidelined for Game 3, Zach Collins could be an interesting target in DFS.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Anthony Davis was able to finish with a double-double in his club's big Game 2 win. Davis scored 22 points on 9-for-18 shooting while grabbing a team-high 13 rebounds and dished out a single assist. Davis also did some work on the defensive end, getting two steals and swatting two blocks on the night. Davis has been playing great thus far in this series but to make him worth grabbing, he needs those big lines that he is capable of any night. This was a great game for anyone, but in reality, it was a quiet one for this year's fantasy MVP.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:New Orleans Pelican forward Nikola Mirotic stayed hot in his club's Game 2 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mirotic put up 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting while hitting three from deep and grabbing eight rebounds on the night. Mirotic swatted another two shots and is averaging 3.0 blocks per game in the first two contests, which is an added bonus to his value. Mirotic did roll his ankle on two separate occasions but played on. He has two days to get treatment, so seeing that he played through it, it must not be too serious. Keep an eye on his status for Game 3 on Thursday as the series shifts to New Orleans.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo missed out on a triple-double by a single assist in a nine-point victory in Game 2. Rondo was instrumental in leading the Pels offensive charge, dishing out nine assists while snagging 10 rebounds. Rondo also added 16 points on an efficient 6-for-11 shooting from the floor, but he did add six turnovers, which hurt his overall DFS line on the night. Playoff Rondo has returned and in his two games, he has averaged a near triple-double with 11.0 points, 13.0 assists and nine rebounds. Depending on Rondo's price tag for Game 3, he is worth a serious look.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/18:New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday lit up the Portland Trail Blazers once again in a 111-102 win in Game 2. Holiday was superb, making 14 of 24 shots en route to a playoff career-high 33 points to go along with nine assists while grabbing three boards. Holiday has been dominating this series at both ends, holding Damian Lillard to just 13-for-41 shooting while Holiday is averaging 27.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in the two games thus far. His big payday by the Pelicans in the offseason is making much more sense these days and Holiday is worth a look in Game 3, as he is playing so well while showing no signs of slowing down.--Gianni Costantiello - RotoBallerSource: espn

4/17:Washington Wizards power forward Mike Scott had another very good performance versus the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the series Tuesday night. Scott scored 20 points, going 7-for-10 from the field, and also had four boards. Scott has shot 70 percent from the field so far in the series but has only averaged 3.5 rebounds per outing. Scott has played 27 minutes in each game so far this series and has flourished with the additional chances. In the regular season, Scott only averaged 18.5 minutes a contest. Game 3 of the series is Friday night in Washington and with the home crowd and increased playing time, Scott may be a very good option in DFS.--Matt Sparkington - RotoBallerSource: Matt Sparkington-RotoBaller

4/17:Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had a difficult time Tuesday night in Game 2 against the Toronto Raptors. Beal scored nine points, going 3-for-11 from the floor and 2-for-2 from the free throw line. In addition to Beal's poor scoring output, he had three assists and two rebounds. Beal has shot just 27.3 percent from beyond the arc so far this series. In comparison, he shot 37.5 percent from three-point territory in the regular season. The Raptors in the regular season had a defensive rating of 103.4, but that has ballooned to 109.6 in the playoffs, so the Wizards have scored well but Beal hasn't done the same. The next game in the series is Friday night in Washington, so hopefully the home crowd can reinvigorate Beal.--Matt Sparkington - RotoBallerSource: Matt Sparkington-RotoBaller