The Intuition Statistician:
Must - Andre Iguodala- Down 2-0, the 76ers odds of winning the series is very small. Iggy hasnt performed well in the first two games, but returning to Philadelphia his numbers should increase. He has the potential to get big numbers in each of the RPA categories. It is important to use him tonight because this series could be over in only 4 games. Use Iggy while you can.
- Stay away from Wade tonight. The Heat will most likely win - if not sweep - this series and is therefore more valuable in later rounds. Look to pick a superstar tonight on a team loosing 2-0 and returning to home-court (See Aldridge, Granger, Iguodala, etc.)
Stat Guru
Well I'd like to thank my counterparts for taking the most obvious pick of the night in Iggy, forcing me to go with Elton Brand. Elton has quietly had a great season for the 76ers, showing glimpses of why he was once a key player for Chicago. If Iggy fails, which seems to be 50/50 given his play lately, Elton will be relied upon heavily to bang with Bosh in the most. I expect this game to be much closer, giving Brand an easy chance for a double-double.
Bust - Tyler Hansbrough
What a break out season for Mr. UNC, or was it? Fans have been watching and waiting for these type of numbers from Hansbrough since being drafted and it took a coaching change, injuries and a desperate Pacers team for Hansbrough to light a spark under this team. With Boozer now locked into the playoffs, look for Hansbrough to be shut down this game as Chicago heads for a sweep in this series. All salute Mr. Derrick Rose.
Fantasy Fresh Wes:
Must - Andre Iguodala
- Have to go with TIS here and take Iggy. This pick is a bit of gamble, knowing that the Heat may just roll over the Sixers again tonight, but could also pay off big time if the Sixers bring their A game. Despite the balanced roster, when your team is in a hole, you have to look to your best player. This is the type of situation where you either win with your best, or lose with your best. Iggy is the only player on the team who can carry them past the Heat, so he's the basket I'm putting all my eggs in (no Easter pun intended).
- Let's ignore the fact that the Mavs are up 2-0 in their series. We all know they are the favourites in the DAL-POR series at this point, and that's enough of a reason to stay away from him. But the main reason I'm busting Dirk tonight is the fact that he is the only player on his team who is a lock for 20 PRA on any given night. I can understand picking a player such as Bosh, Pau Gasol or Parker in the first round because their teams have a depth of players who can gather large PRAs in later series, but Dirk is the only player worth a serious look on Dallas. He is a must-save at this point.
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