Wednesday's Small Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Wednesday's 10-game slate:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Paul George (IND) | vs. NY | 9 |
| Tobias Harris (DET) | vs. PHI | 9 |
| LeBron James (CLE) | vs. CHA | 8 |
| Carmelo Anthony (NY) | at IND | 8 |
| Luol Deng (MIA) | vs. GS | 8 |
George finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals Monday. It was his second double-double in three games since the break, and his highest point total since February 5. Harris has scored 51 points in three games since joining the Pistons. He's played 35 minutes in back-to-back games, and his offensive role continues to grow.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant (OKC) | at DAL | 7 |
| Justise Winslow (MIA) | vs. GS | 7 |
| Rudy Gay (SAC) | vs. SA | 7 |
| Shabazz Muhammad (MIN) | at TOR | 7 |
| Lance Stephenson (MEM) | vs. LAL | 7 |
The Mavericks guard small forwards quite well, making it a good night to fade the expensive Durant. Winslow has attempted 10-plus field goals in each of his past three games, scoring a minimum of 13 points in each. He played 40 minutes last time out against the Pacers.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter (WAS) | at CHI | 6 |
| Chandler Parsons (DAL) | vs. OKC | 6 |
| Wesley Johnson (LAC) | vs. DEN | 6 |
| Jeff Green (LAC) | vs. DEN | 5 |
| Jared Dudley (WAS) | at CHI | 5 |
Green is an intriguing option in GPPs, but he's a risky play in cash games until more is known about his new role in Los Angeles.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson (SA) | at SAC | 4 |
| Paul Pierce (LAC) | vs. DEN | 4 |
| Robert Covington (PHI) | at DET | 4 |
| Matt Barnes (MEM) | vs. LAL | 4 |
| James Johnson (TOR) | vs. MIN | 4 |
Anderson has played 28 or 29 minutes in each of his past three games. He's an excellent bargain play if Kawhi Leonard is unable to suit up. Pierce has scored 11 or 12 points in two of his past three games, taking as many as nine field-goal attempts. He made two 3-pointers in each game.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | at LAC | 3 |
| Harrison Barnes (GS) | at MIA | 3 |
| Omri Casspi (SAC) | vs. SA | 3 |
| Kawhi Leonard (SA) | at SAC | 2 |
| Marcus Morris (DET) | vs. PHI | 2 |
As mentioned, Leonard should be faded amidst injury concerns. Gallinari has attempted just 11 field goals in each of his past two games. Barnes has totaled just 20 field-goal attempts over his past three games.