Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Season's Opening rises many fantasy players meter up and down!



The opening day is already done having three exciting games. Let's have s short recap on each games. The first game win was acquired by the host team Pacers against Magic. The game was Oladipo's debut to the NBA regular season where he experienced the wrath of Hibbert and George. Having the final score of 97 Pacers and 87 Magic, Hibbert gave 16 rebounds and 7 blocks for 26 mins while George gave 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assist and 3 blocks for 36 mins. Stephenson also contribute 19 points 7 rebounds and West with 13 points, 5 reboudns and 5 blocks. Oladipo gathered 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assist on his first game while the Magic was led by sophomore Andrew Nicholson with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 100% in 3 pts and 8 out 10 in field goals. Tobias Harris doesn't played the game and will be questionable for Wednesday game (Oct 30).

The second game was the much awaited game of the last season's champion against the Chicago Bulls with their returning superstar Derrick Rose. It was an easy win for Miami which upsets the return of the former MVP. Rose gathered 12 points, 4 assist and having 5 turnovers where he failed most of his fans waiting for his come back.Lebron James leads the Heat with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assist while the Bulls led by Carlos Boozer with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assist while Noah gave 11 rebounds, 2 assist and 2 blocks.Greg Oden haven't played the game.

The third is between the rival Lakers and Clippers where Lakers wins its first game for the opening season for 47 times. Lakers beat Clippers without its superstar Kobe Bryant that is still no timetable for its return and Steve Nash with limited time. The Clippers was led by DeAndre Jordan with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3blocks together with the season’s best point guard Chris Paul with 154 points, 11 assist and 5 steals. The Lakers was led by Xavier Henry with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assist while Pau Gasol added 15 points , 13 rebounds and 4 assist, this is the game where the Howard sickness already gone. The totality of Lakers success this game is because of their bench.
After todays game here are the list of most added and dropped players for the day in Fantasy:                 
Most ADD


·         Xavier Henry - LAL
o   After leading the Lakers in the season opening games he became so popular.
·         Lance Stephenson - Ind
o   After his good performance against Magic and taking overs Granger spot his popular came up.
·         Patrick Beverley – Hou
o    After showing his game on the preseason many fantasy player add him on the list seeing his great potential.
·         Jordan Farmar – LAL
o   He was a returnee to Lakers and show that he still have his game being in the bench against Clippers
·         DeAndre Jordan – LAC
o   After leading the Clippers on the opening game, many fantasy player gave a shot on adding him on their team, hoping that he will have a consistent game
Most DROP


·         Danny Granger – Ind
o   He already played the preseason after returning from injury but again before the regular may start, he was on the injury list again. Many fantasy team owners doesn’t want to bet on adding him anymore.
·         Trey Burke – Uta
o   Having a finger surgery let the fantasy owner to decide to drop him and get a better player for his slot.
·         Steve Nash – LAL
o   Nash on his peak of his career and already injury prone makes him untrusted to keep on a good team instead getting a younger player might be good decision.
·         Danillo Gallinari – Den
o   He still no timetable on his return that makes fantasy to drop him
·         Otto Porter jr.
o   On the last update, he still being disturb of his hip injury.


Sources : Yahoo Sports, NBA.com, Yahoo Fantasy
Pictures from bbs.hupu.com and Yahoo Sports

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