The finish line is finally in sight, and if you’ve made it this far, there is no room for “maybe” or “tomorrow.” This is the week where championships are won on the waiver wire and seasons are lost on the bench. We are officially in the heart of the grind, where every rotation change and injury report feels like a chess move. Whether you are fighting for the top seed or just clawing your way out of the play-in bracket, the schedule is the only map you need to navigate this chaos. Let’s stop overthinking and start winning! Rebanse Fam! here is everything you need to know to dominate Week 20!
Week 20: (March 9 to March 15)
- 5 Games:
- PHI
- 4 Games:
- BKN, CLE, DAL, DEN, DET, GSW, IND, LAC, MEM, MIL, MIN, NYK, SAC, TOR, UTA
- 3 Games:
- ATL, BOS, CHA, CHI, HOU, LAL, MIA, OKC, ORL, PHX, POR, SAS, WAS
- 2 Games:
- NOP
There is only 1 team that plays five games this week. If you own any 76ers, you just hit the fantasy lottery. Philadelphia is the only team in the league staring down a massive five-game slate this week, which is a rare gift this late in the season. With the Sixers desperately fighting to clinch a guaranteed playoff spot and avoid the sudden death of the Play-In tournament, the intensity is going to be through the roof. With Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid sidelined for the start of the week, the usage is up for grabs. Kelly Oubre Jr., VJ Edgecombe, and Quentin Grimes are the undisputed engines of this offense and should be locked into your lineups without a second thought. The real winning moves happen on the margins. Since they are playing so much basketball in such a short window, do not be afraid to lean on the depth of their roster. Andre Drummond remains a rebounding machine, while Adem Bona, Jabari Walker, and Dominick Barlow are all prime targets for those looking to stream stats.
Moving into the middle of the pack, we have fifteen teams playing four games, but the quality of those matchups varies wildly. If you have players on the Mavericks, Warriors, Knicks, or Kings, you should be feeling very confident. These four teams have “green” weeks ahead of them, meaning the defensive resistance will be light. Dallas gets a particularly juicy draw with matchups against the Hawks and Grizzlies, plus a double-dose of the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Warriors, Knicks, and Kings all get to feast on the Utah Jazz at different points. On the flip side of that coin, the Denver Nuggets are facing an absolute gauntlet. They have the toughest schedule in the league this week, running into the Thunder, Rockets, Spurs, and Lakers in succession. This stretch is going to have a massive impact on the top of the Western Conference standings, so while the games will be incredible to watch as a fan, fantasy managers should prepare for some lower-than-usual efficiency from their Denver assets. It is also worth noting that the Clippers get to enjoy all four of their games in the comfort of their own home, while the Timberwolves will be living out of suitcases with a full four-game road trip.
Thirteen teams are checking in with three games this week, and the Orlando Magic sit at the top of that mountain. With dates against the Cavaliers, Wizards, and Heat, Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane are primed for another monster week of production. You can also feel safe starting your core players from the Trail Blazers, Heat, Hornets, and Hawks; these teams are all in “must-win” mode, which gives us a lot of confidence that their rotations will remain steady and their stars won’t be taking random nights off for rest. However, if you are looking for a reason to be nervous, keep an eye on the Thunder and Spurs, as they have the least favorable three-game schedules of the bunch. Finally, we have the Pelicans, who only take the floor twice this week. In a playoff environment, “two” is a dangerous number. Unless you have a top-tier superstar on that roster, you should seriously consider benching your Pelicans in favor of a high-volume streamer. In a week this competitive, you simply cannot afford to leave games on the table.
B2B Games:
- Mon-Tue: BKN, GSW, MEM, PHI
- Tue-Wed: CHA, HOU, MIN, SAC, TOR
- Wed-Thu: DEN, ORL
- Thu-Fri: CHI, DAL, DET, IND, MEM, PHX
- Fri-Sat: LAC
- Sat-Sun: MIL, PHI, SAC
Games Spread:
- Mon: 5 Games
- Tue: 11 Games
- Wed: 6 Games
- Thu: 9
- Friday: 8
- Saturday: 7
- Sunday: 7
Top Streaming Options:
- Quentin Grimes
- Jabari Walker
- Dominick Barlow
- Adem Bona
- Nique Clifford
- Maxime Raynaud
- GG Jackson
- Olivier Prosper
- Gui Santos
- Nolan Traore
