2022 NBA Finals DFS: DraftKings Showdown breakdown for Game 1 of Celtics-Warriors matchup

The 2022 NBA Finals are here. The Golden State Warriors will host the Boston Celtics at the Chase Center for Game 1 on Thursday. Golden State's dynasty has a chance to win a fourth ring in the Stephen Curry era, while Boston's historic franchise has a chance to move past the Los Angeles Lakers by securing an NBA record 18 titles. Need help locking in your NBA DFS lineups? We've broken down the slate on DraftKings to help you pick out optimal plays at captain and in the utility spots here. 

Ameer Tyree got his start in NBA DFS over four years ago. The former DraftKings Nation betting and fantasy writer spent over a year and a half breaking down basketball slates to build optimal lineups there. Now he's turned his attention to Thursday's one-game slate.

One utility play Ameer loves: Jordan Poole at $6,400. "Poole's production waned at times through the first three rounds, but he'll get a clean slate in his first-ever NBA Finals appearance. He got a lot of burn early in the first round while Stephen Curry was easing back into things following an injury. The reserve guard was also very effective Game 1 of each of the following rounds too, though." Ameer says about the matchup.

Keep reading to find out who makes the cut on Sunday!

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