Second Round Series Update

We've reached more than the halfway point of the second round. All four second round series are relatively close, with only Boston defeating Cleveland feeling like a sure thing and the rest being up for grabs with some doubt. Let's take a closer look and examine what we can do to navigate these close matchups.

Boston vs Cleveland

Boston leads 3-1

Boston is cruising while Cleveland is hurting. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen missed game 4, and without them the Cavs are just running a bit short on their ability to compete. If you are like me, you've been draining Cav players left, right, and centre. I've picked a Cav player every game this series, with Mobley, Mitchell, Garland, and LeVert all selected. Max Strus and Jarrett Allen (if healthy) remain as options. If I need to wait a day on the Mavs/OKC series, I'll play it safe and grab Strus in what should be an elimination game 5.

Dallas vs Oklahoma City

Dallas leads 2-1

As of this writing, Dallas leads at the half. If this holds, I will be picking Shai in Game 5, and so will all the rest of you! If OKC comes back and ties the series at 2-2, I'll likely pick Strus from Cleveland and let this series get to the 6th game before making a selection. Only Doncic and SGA feel like must picks. Irving normally would be must-pick, but in this series he has taken to a defensive role and with that his numbers are down (but wins are up!).

Denver vs Minnesota

Series tied 2-2

Yikes, this is a series you cannot predict. Everyone started with picking Timberwolves, who grabbed a 2-0 series lead on the road. Everyone switched to Nuggets, who have now tied the series at 2-2 on the road. Will a home team ever win? I would expect the Nuggets have grabbed momentum, but with this series you still don't know. I've picked Gobert and Jokic in Google Drive, and Conley and Murray in Fantasy Postseason. I'll be picking Ant next in Google Drive, and playing it safer with either KAT, Gobert, or a Knick (e.g. DiVincenzo) in Fantasy Postseason.

NY Knicks vs Indiana

Series teid 2-2

The Knicks have looked awful on the road, but played well in their own arena. They have dealing with a lot of injuries, and this could mean Indiana can take them, For me, due to being on the same day as Denver vs Minnesota, I've put all my eggs in the Knicks basket, and I'm feeling the heat right now. I've picked Siakam, Turner, Haliburton, and Nembhard in both leagues. If the Knicks lose, its gonna be rough picking for the next round. 

How are your picks looking, and what strategies are you going to take?