Cavaliers' J.R. Smith scores 10 in first run as sixth man
Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith contributed 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting in Tuesday's 102-99 win against the Boston Celtics.
With Dwyane Wade getting the starting nod at shooting guard, Smith will be asked to serve as the team's first or second player off the bench this season. In that role, he's expected to do a lot of playmaking and scoring for Cleveland. He was surprisingly effective and efficient at it in game number one. In 22 minutes, he scored more points than Wade all the while adding four rebounds and one assist in the winning effort.
After posting 16.3 FanDuel points at $3,400, we project Smith for 16.5 FanDuel points in 24.7 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Grayson Allen (ankle) questionable for Suns in Tuesday's Game 2 April 22nd, 2024
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Anthony Davis (back) expected to be available Monday for Lakers April 22nd, 2024
- LeBron James (ankle) probable Game 2 for Lakers April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers rule out Cam Reddish (ankle) on Tuesday April 16th, 2024
- Anthony Davis (back) will play in Lakers' Tuesday Play-in matchup April 16th, 2024