Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday - ESPN

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After a two-game night on Thursday we've got a full slate with 11 games and some of the key matchups include the Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat at Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings.

Additionally, we'll get the pleasure of watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Thunder going for win No. 2 at the Cavaliers, while Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs look to build on his strong opener with a home game against Alperen Sengun and the Rockets.

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The Mavericks will host the Nets in a dream fantasy matchup of Luka Doncic and the suddenly hot Dereck Lively II against Mikal Bridges, while it should be very interesting to see if Cam Thomas can back up his 36-point opener with another big game for the Nets.

Perhaps the key to the night will be the play of Atlanta's Dejounte Murray and Trae Young against the Knicks after they both