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Squad Up Daily NBA Fantasy Dose: Paul George has found his superstar form

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NBA fantasy picture for Sunday, March 26:

Dynamic Duos

  • SF Paul George (78K) and PG Jeff Teague (73K), Pacers (vs. 76ers): After a dismal February by his standards, George has heated up in March, averaging 26.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in trying to keep Indiana on pace for a playoff spot. The steady Teague has topped 20 points in three straight games and reliably contributes assists and rebounds.
  • PG Mike Conley (70K) and PF Zach Randolph (47K), Grizzlies (at Warriors): Should C Marc Gasol (foot) sit out, there will be more of on onus on Conley and Randolph to carry the load. Randolph has punished Golden State inside, averaging 19.3 points and 10.3 rebounds over three previous meetings. Conley has exceeded his seasonal averages with 23.5 points and 10.5 assists against the Warriors.
  • C Nikola Jokic (80K) and SF Danilo Gallinari (52K), Nuggets (vs. Pelicans): Jokic is an easy selection, given he has regularly approached a triple-double in March (20.4 points, 12 rebounds and 6.1 assists through 10 games). Finding a running mate is more difficult, but Gallinari's price and assured role provide the edge. In his first game back from injury, Gallinari tallied 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Bargain Plays

  • SF Shawn Long (25K), 76ers (at Pacers): Long has played only nine games this season, but he has been seeing a bigger role of late. He piled up 18 points and seven rebounds in only 19 minutes in his last game, and on the three occasions where he has played 15 or more minutes, he has totaled no fewer than 13 points and six rebounds.
  • SG Marco Belinelli (33K), Hornets (vs. Suns): Belinelli has reached the 20-point mark in each of his last two games. If his shot isn't falling, he doesn't offer much in the way of other contributions, but against Phoenix, which ranks second in pace and 26th in defensive efficiency, little should stand in the way of another high-scoring outing.
  • C Marreese Speights (26K), Clippers (vs. Kings): Despite playing just under 16 minutes per game, Speights averages a solid 9.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. He has reached double figures in points in all but one of the 10 occasions when he exceeded 20 minutes, and significant garbage time stat-padding could be in the cards against Sacramento, which has lost four straight games by an average of 16 points.

Top Fades

  • PG D'Angelo Russell (84K), Lakers (vs. Trail Blazers): Should Russell really be priced higher than fellow PGs Stephen Curry (80K) and Isaiah Thomas (74K)? He's averaging 18.4 points and 4.2 assists over his last five games, which included a 40-point outburst. The matchup looks to be high-scoring, but he's far from the only mouth to feed on the Lakers.
  • C Ivica Zubac (57K), Lakers (vs. Trail Blazers): Zubac would be more appealing at a reduced salary, but he's priced fairly high despite a string of inconsistent performances which has seen him average 10.8 points and 5.2 rebounds over his last five games. He played 21 or fewer minutes in three of those outings, with foul trouble being a frequent issue.
  • PF Richaun Holmes (59K), 76ers (at Pacers): Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Holmes won't necessarily be unproductive, but like the above-mentioned Zubac, foul trouble has been a problem. Holmes has totaled 15 personal fouls over his last three games, which has hindered his overall output. He's a risk to disappoint at his mid-tier price.

Contrarian Options

  • C Hassan Whiteside (79K), Heat (at Celtics): Whiteside's questionable status may dissuade some potential owners, but an ankle injury isn't expected to hold the big man out of action. He has a terrific matchup with the Celtics, who rank 26th in rebound percentage. Through three previous meetings this season, Whiteside is averaging 19.7 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks.
  • SG Lou Williams (47K), Rockets (vs. Thunder): Williams hasn't made a 3-pointer in four straight games and has only tallied 12 total points over his last two appearances. With starting PF Ryan Anderson (ankle) out of the lineup, Williams' shooting ability will be needed more than ever. A fast-paced matchup with the Thunder should play to Williams' strengths.
  • SF Taurean Prince (44K), Hawks (vs. Nets): With PF Paul Millsap and SG Kent Bazemore both injured, there's been more of an opportunity for Prince to produce. The rookie has been inconsistent but has all-around potential, with averages of 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over his last five games. A matchup with defensively-deficient Brooklyn could see Prince stuff the stat sheet.

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