FanDuel. Gui Santos has cleared this points line in 6/7 games in which heтАЩs played at least 22 minutes. Coming off an 18-point performance in which he lead the Warriors with 36 minutes, the spark-plus forward is currently atop of Steve KerrтАЩs rotation (without Steph Curry). This should serve as a solid spot for him to get out in transition (Lakers are 21st against the playtype). As long as he can avoid foul trouble (not always a given with him), I like Santos to clear this points line for the sixth straight game.
We suspect the Vivid Seats or Stub Hub ticket prices for this game have dropped considerably with both Steph Curry (knee) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) sitting out tonight. Jimmy Butler was already sidelined for the season for the Warriors, and with Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga both shipped out at the deadline, Steve Kerr might need to suit up himself to give Golden State some offense tonight. Meanwhile, though Luka is in LA's dry-dock tonight, Austin Reaves has returned to active duty this week (and scored 35 in the Thursday win over Philly), and LeBron has saved some big efforts in the past for the Dubs. Play Lakers
This number is perplexing to me. Yeah, Luka is out but so is Steph Curry. So basically a wash. Shouldn't the Lakers be around -5/-225? I think so. Kristaps will not make his Dubs debut yet, so yeah I don't really get this. Is Gui Santos gonna beat the Lakers? I'm not sure that even Mrs. Santos believes that (mom or wife). Just not sure who scores on that team tonight. Not Gui. Certainly no lock but I'll up the wager.
Reaves recorded 43 points (14-27 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 win over the Pistons.
Grimes (finger) did not return to Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Santos (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Grimes went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Grimes will start in Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Doncic has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Detroit due to lower-back tightness, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Green recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and two blocks across 34 minutes in Saturday's 126-119 overtime win over the Magic.
Lendeborg notched 23 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 37 minutes in Saturday's 126-119 overtime win over the Magic.
Podziemski finished with 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 39 minutes in Saturday's 126-119 overtime win over the Magic.
Curry popped off for 41 points (13-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds and six assists over 36 minutes in Saturday's 126-119 overtime win over Orlando.
