Even avid NBA fans can use daily fantasy basketball to spice up a seven-game Monday slate bereft of marquee matchups.
Several top squads are on display, but not against fellow contenders. As the Atlanta Hawks deal with the up-and-coming (but not there yet) Minnesota Timberwolves, the Chicago Bulls get the winless Philadelphia 76ers. The San Antonio Spurs receive a seemingly easy win with the Sacramento Kings, and the disappointing Memphis Grizzlies will bring a minus-10.9 average scoring margin into their bout with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Surprisingly, the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons represent Monday night's premier matchup. As of Sunday night, Detroit boasts the NBA's third-best defensive rating, limiting the opposition to 92.9 points per 100 possessions. The most intriguing contest on paper, however, features two elite defenses, which should leave DraftKings contestants to reconsider building around the red-hot Stephen Curry or Andre Drummond.
Let's dive into a potential lineup not employing either of those popular stars.
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Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: DraftKings NBA Optimal Lineup for November 9
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