Raptors-Wizards (Raptors Lead 3-2)
The Wizards have been better at home all series. If there was any series destined to go 7 because no one could win on the road, it was this one. Sorry, Milwaukee and Boston.
John Wall has been stoppable in this series and can be taken without any second thoughts. Bradley Beal has been better at home. Expect that to be the case once again. Otto Porter Jr. is listed as questionable, but chances are he’ll play given the circumstances. If he doesn’t, Kelly Oubre Jr. will likely draw the start and see extra opportunities. Even at his salary, Porter Jr. is a risk due to the injury concerns and potential lack of playing time if he’s ineffective.
Marcin Gortat has been solid in the last three games. The more Jonas Valanciunas plays, the more Gortat will likely play. Markieff Morris could see extra shots if Porter Jr. doesn’t play. At his salary, he seems like a good bet to at least hit value.
Only Oubre Jr. is a worthy bench option. If he moves into the starting spot, Mike Scott could see a return bump in playing time.
DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry have been solid all series. DeRozan has proven to have the higher ceiling, but Lowry’s consistency counts for something.
Delon Wright has outplayed his salary for most of the series. But if Fred VanVleet returns, all bets are off.
Everyone else on Toronto comes with some risk, especially on the road. Serge Ibaka has been outplayed by Jakob Poeltl in the last two games. That could change in an instance, which is why neither guy is all that trustworthy. Jonas Valanciunas was great in Game 5, but was limited to 15 minutes in Game 4. He should still be around value, but may fall a point or two short.
C.J. Miles has been great at home. Not so much on the road.