Cleveland Cavaliers face pressure after four-game losing streak
As the NBA regular season nears its end, teams are focusing on their last 10 games. The races for playoff positions are heating up, affecting fantasy basketball decisions. Last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers were at the top of the Eastern Conference with a strong record. However, they hit a rough patch and lost four straight games. This allowed the Boston Celtics to close the gap. Boston, only five games behind, has been performing well and has won five in a row. Donovan Mitchell's recent struggles have impacted the Cavaliers. He has not scored over 40 fantasy points in seven games, which is his longest slump of the season. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum continues to shine for the Celtics. A key game this week will be the Los Angeles Lakers against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams are fighting for playoff spots in the Western Conference. The Lakers have had struggles without star LeBron James but are hoping for a turnaround now that he’s back. The Grizzlies have not been doing well either, losing more games than they have won lately. This week, 14 teams will play four games each. The Toronto Raptors have a favorable schedule and will face weaker teams like the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. Scottie Barnes leads the Raptors in fantasy points, but some of their other players are coming back from injuries and could be risky picks. In transactions, Justin Edwards of the Philadelphia 76ers has been a breakout player. With many teammates injured, he has scored over 30 fantasy points four times in a row. His low salary makes him an attractive option for players looking to improve their fantasy teams.