We'll focus on two sets of teammates who should thrive in their respective matchups on Sunday. Let's jump right into it.
Kyle Lowry ($8,300), DeMar DeRozan ($7,200) vs. Kings
The Wizards embarrassed Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan in the first round of the playoffs last year. This season, the Lowry-DeRozan tandem is putting up big, efficient numbers for a formidable Raptors team. Both players have usage rates over 27 percent, per Basketball-Reference.com. They combine to assist on 51 percent of the team's made field goals while they're on the floor.
Both Lowry and DeRozan can score and create buckets in a multitude of ways, but they excel when driving to the hoop. Per NBA.com's player tracking data, the Raptors' starting backcourt averages a combined 20.9 drives per game—the most for any starting backcourt in the league. Both guys draw contact well and rank in the top eight in made free throws, according to Basketball-Reference.
Recently, DeRozan has been especially hot. He's posted 35 or more fantasy points in six straight contests, and with ...
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Article written by Tyler Condit