Description: NBA DFS And Fantasy Team Picks, Studs, Values, Projections, Match Centre on September 11: Raptors go on a searing late surge to take the series against Boston all the way down to game 7
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They won the foregone edition of the showpiece league and the Raptors showed in game 6 of their conference semi-finals why they tasted such consummate success the last time around. Making inroads in quarter 4 of their showdown against Boston, the side went on a late rampage to emerge 125-122 winners on the day.
Drawing parity in the game, the Raptors ensured that the fixture went down all the way into overtime before eventually prevailing in overtime. It was a gargantuan show of fortitude and guile, one which helped propel the side towards a series levelling win.
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Point Guard
Value
Patrick Beverly, 3,800
He’s being slowly eased back by the Clippers after having stayed out a lengthy period due to injury but Beverly is slated to get escalate minutes today. In sublime form, he’s hit the ground running right away to lay down his triples from the corners for the side.
Shooting Guard
Stud
Jaylen Brown, 8,000
Jaylen Brown’s play is untenable at the moment. He’s sending the Raptors skittling, skewing their defence by taking to the semi-finals like a fight takes to water.
He touched the roof by top scoring for his side in game 6 with a remarkable 31-16 double-double to make him an instant pick for today.
Value
Gary Harris, 4,600
Having now settled into his groove as he completes his return from injury, Gary Harris has come alive. He pulled off 10 points and 6 dimes the last time around as he helped to move the ball around with his quick break points.
Small Forward
Stud
Kawhi Leonard, 10,400
Kawhi almost ended up helping himself to a triple-double in game 4. While he would have rued missing out on it by the one assist, he is bound to have nonetheless cherished his game winning 30 points, 9 assists and 11 rebounds.
Norman Powell, 4,400
Norma’s inconstancies have forced him to fill in as a substitute for the Raptors. However, when he gets going, his triples are extremely tricky to occult, something he alluded towards with a pristine 21 point performance in game 6.
Power Forward
Stud
Jayson Tatum, 9,500
Jayson played a quintessential role in ensuring Boston Celtics took their fixture against the Raptors to overtime. The player showed his panache as he went for the jugular in a stunning 29 point, 9 assist and 14 rebound showing in game 6.
Value
Michael Porter Jr., 5,200
For someone not familiar with the league, Porter’s showings would allude towards his status as a stalwart. The manner in which he’s shot from the midrange region to convert his treys have been worthy of a player playing his skillset for years in the league.
With 15 points and 6 rebounds in game 4, Michael disguised the fact that this is only his second year in the league. He’s been in succulent touch, someone who has propelled his side’s attack with his jump shots.
Centre
Value
March Gasol, 4,100
Restricted in use in the semi-finals owing to him tumbling in converting points inside the paint, the Raptors have still called upon Gasol. Its down to his ability to guard his side’s rim and pull off crucial rebounds, an attribute which has seen him quash attacking plays with vigour.
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