Fantasy basketball takeaways from NBA Opening Night

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride impressed on Tuesday, making him a waiver wire target for fantasy basketball managers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The NBA is back, and what a night it was to kick off the season! With just two games on the slate Tuesday, a championship banner was raised in Boston, and history was made in Los Angeles. Those moments aside, here’s a recap of Opening Night in the NBA.

Knicks @ Celtics

🏀 Celtics trounce Knicks in record-tying fashion

The Boston Celtics celebrated their 18th championship by defeating the New York Knicks 132-109. If you were looking for angry Jayson Tatum, you found him. Tatum led the charge with 37 points, 10 assists and eight 3s, contributing to Boston’s NBA record-tying 29 three-pointers. Teammates Derrick White and Jaylen Brown added 24 and 23 points, respectively.

Despite trailing by as many as 35 points, the Knicks saw Jalen Brunson score 22 points, while newcomer Karl-Anthony Towns managed just 12 points with seven boards in 23 minutes.

🚨 Waiver wire alert

Miles “Deuce” McBride looked all the parts of a darkhorse sixth-man of the year candidate. He carried the Knicks in the first half, scoring 14 points (5-for-5, 2-2 3PT, 2-3 FT). He finished with 22 points, four 3s, and two assists in only 25 minutes.

At only 10% rostered, he should be added in all 12 team leagues now that he’s likely getting around 25 minutes per night.

👓 Players to watch

I’ve warned you about drafting Mikal Bridges, and that suspect jumper looks terrible. Bridges went scoreless in the first half, shooting 0-for-5 from the field and 0-4 from three. He settled back in after halftime and finished the contest 7-for-13 from the field and 2-for-7 from deep. He registered a couple of assists but it was otherwise a mediocre showing on both ends from the mid-round fantasy pick.

It’s only one game so don’t panic about OG Anunoby’s forgetful performance of four points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-2 FT) with five boards, three assists and a steal. Playing a team-high 34 minutes (along with Bridges) is encouraging and as long as he’s healthy, he’ll be one of the better stock aggregators in the league.

Timberwolves…

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Publish date : 2024-10-23 13:25:00

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