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Yesterday's Perfect NBA DFS Lineups: Wednesday 3/18/15

Elfrid Payton posted his first career triple-double last night, earning him a spot in yesterday's perfect lineups.

I know it's March, but the NCAA Tournament isn't the only hoops happening this week. While you were all busy filling out your brackets, there was a huge NBA slate with a lot of scoring last night.

The Magic and Mavericks played an exciting, fast-paced, barn burner last night and rookie Elfrid Payton showed why he was a top-10 pick in this year's draft. Payton dropped a triple-double on Rajon Rondo and the Mavs, scoring 15 points with 12 assists and 10 rebounds in an impressive outing in a very close game. Payton wasn't the only rookie to put on a show last night. Nikola Mirotic continued his spectacular play with Taj Gibson sidelined, filling up the stat sheet with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a dominant victory over the Pacers.

While the rookies gave us a glimpse into the future of the league, a number of veteran superstars showed us that the current state of the NBA is in good hands. Russell Westbrook continued his torrent pace with Kevin Durant sidelined, dominating the Celtics to the tune of 36 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds and 5 steals, while LaMarcus Aldridge was similarly dominant against Miami, pouring in 34 points while grabbing 12 boards.

Even though the focus of the sports world will be on college hoops, there is still NBA DFS to be played tonight. With this in mind, make sure to check our optimal lineups -- which will be updated periodically throughout the day -- to see who our algorithms recommend as the best plays tonight. Also, before you finalize your lineups, take some time to read our daily fantasy NBA primer around 6:00 PM EST for a deeper dive into a few of our favorite plays on the board.

DraftKings

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
Russell Westbrook (OKC) PG $12600 36 5 10 5 7 0 65.75
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) PF $8800 34 12 2 1 1 1 57.5
Elfrid Payton (ORL) PG $6200 15 10 12 2 3 0 53
Kevin Martin (MIN) SG $5800 37 7 0 1 2 1 51.25
Marcus Smart (BOS) PG $4900 25 9 5 2 2 2 54.25
Andre Iguodala (GS) SF $4100 21 2 6 3 1 0 39
Steven Adams (OKC) C $4000 14 13 1 2 2 0 36.25
Chase Budinger (MIN) SF $3200 19 8 3 0 1 1 35.5
Total Salary $49600 Total FP 392.5

FanDuel

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) PF $9400 34 12 2 1 1 1 54.4
Dwyane Wade (MIA) SG $8200 32 4 6 1 2 0 45.8
Nikola Mirotic (CHI) PF $6700 25 9 2 2 2 2 44.8
Elfrid Payton (ORL) PG $6600 15 10 12 2 3 0 46
Enes Kanter (OKC) C $6500 22 10 2 0 2 1 37
Kevin Martin (MIN) SG $6100 37 7 0 1 2 1 47.4
DeMarre Carroll (ATL) SF $5500 16 12 3 0 0 2 38.9
Marcus Smart (BOS) PG $4900 25 9 5 2 2 2 49.3
Andre Iguodala (GS) SF $4900 21 2 6 3 1 0 37.4
Total Salary $58800 Total FP 401

FantasyFeud

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
Chris Paul (LAC) G $140800 30 3 11 1 2 0 46.75
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) F $128700 34 12 2 1 1 1 48.5
Tim Duncan (SA) F $112500 19 5 7 1 1 3 38.75
Enes Kanter (OKC) C $104500 22 10 2 0 2 1 36
Elfrid Payton (ORL) G $103300 15 10 12 2 3 0 44.5
Jonas Valanciunas (TOR) C $93200 15 15 1 0 2 1 33.75
Kevin Martin (MIN) G $92700 37 7 0 1 2 1 40.75
Nikola Mirotic (CHI) F $88200 25 9 2 2 2 2 41.25
Marcus Smart (BOS) G $72100 25 9 5 2 2 2 45.75
Andre Iguodala (GS) G $62700 21 2 6 3 1 0 35.5
Total Salary $998700 Total FP 411.5

DraftDay

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
Chris Paul (LAC) PG $17750 30 3 11 1 2 0 53.5
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) PF/C $17050 34 12 2 1 1 1 53.25
Elfrid Payton (ORL) PG $11800 15 10 12 2 3 0 48
J.J. Redick (LAC) SG $11000 27 2 4 1 0 0 42.75
Kevin Martin (MIN) SG/SF $10950 37 7 0 1 2 1 50.25
Nikola Mirotic (CHI) SF/PF $10800 25 9 2 2 2 2 45.25
Marcus Smart (BOS) PG $8500 25 9 5 2 2 2 55.75
Boris Diaw (SA) PF/C $6950 18 6 5 1 0 0 34.25
Maurice Harkless (ORL) SF $5000 18 6 1 4 2 0 34.25
Total Salary $99800 Total FP 417.25

FantasyAces

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
Russell Westbrook (OKC) PG $8050 36 5 10 5 7 0 60.25
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) PF $6650 34 12 2 1 1 1 55
Nikola Mirotic (CHI) PF $5100 25 9 2 2 2 2 45.25
Elfrid Payton (ORL) PG $4800 15 10 12 2 3 0 46.5
Kevin Martin (MIN) SG $4650 37 7 0 1 2 1 47.75
DeMarre Carroll (ATL) SF $4400 16 12 3 0 0 2 39.5
Steven Adams (OKC) C $3900 14 13 1 2 2 0 33.75
Marcus Smart (BOS) PG $3900 25 9 5 2 2 2 49.75
Chase Budinger (MIN) SF $3500 19 8 3 0 1 1 34.5
Total Salary $44950 Total FP 412.25

Draftster

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
Russell Westbrook (OKC) PG $9100 36 5 10 5 7 0 59.5
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) C/PF $9000 34 12 2 1 1 1 54.75
Dwyane Wade (MIA) SG/PG $6500 32 4 6 1 2 0 45
Kevin Martin (MIN) SG/SF $6000 37 7 0 1 2 1 48.25
Elfrid Payton (ORL) PG $4900 15 10 12 2 3 0 44.25
Nikola Mirotic (CHI) PF/SF $4200 25 9 2 2 2 2 45.25
Marcus Smart (BOS) PG $4000 25 9 5 2 2 2 49
Kelly Olynyk (BOS) C $3000 20 3 2 2 3 2 32
Chase Budinger (MIN) SG/SF $3000 19 8 3 0 1 1 34
Total Salary $49700 Total FP 412

FantasyScore

Player Position Salary Pts R A S T B FP
Russell Westbrook (OKC) G $9500 36 5 10 5 7 0 63.75
LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) C $8100 34 12 2 1 1 1 55.5
Rudy Gay (SAC) F $7100 23 6 4 3 2 0 41.5
Tim Duncan (SA) F $7000 19 5 7 1 1 3 43.25
Kevin Martin (MIN) G $5100 37 7 0 1 2 1 48.75
Nikola Mirotic (CHI) F $4500 25 9 2 2 2 2 46.25
Elfrid Payton (ORL) G $4200 15 10 12 2 3 0 48
Marcus Smart (BOS) G $3800 25 9 5 2 2 2 50.75
Total Salary $49300 Total FP 397.75