ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game injury reports.
What you need to know for Tuesday's games
The Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets in a late season matchup that carries important implications as the regular season winds down. Boston enters this game looking like a juggernaut at full strength, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading a balanced roster that ranks second in offensive rating (119.9), fourth in defensive rating (111.7), and third in net rating (+8.2) this season. With seeding still in play near the top of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics remain motivated to maintain their form and secure positioning.
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The Hornets, meanwhile, are in a much tighter race. Currently sitting in the middle of a crowded Eastern Conference standings battle, Charlotte is just a half-game behind the sixth seed, with significant implications between securing a playoff spot and falling into the play-in tournament. The Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the league, going 8-2 over their past 10 games, driven in part by elite three-point shooting.
The Celtics will look to continue building momentum and fine-tuning their rotations ahead of the playoffs, while the Hornets aim to capitalize on their recent form in what could be their toughest remaining test. With both teams playing strong basketball and sharing similar roster constructions, execution, shooting efficiency, and control of the glass may ultimately determine the outcome.
Let's dig deeper into these storylines to identify fantasy streamers, betting angles and DFS plays of interest on Tuesday's 10-game slate.
Tuesday's fantasy stream team
Kobe Brown, PF, Indiana Pacers (rostered in 2.6% of ESPN leagues)
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The Pacers are dealing with multiple injuries and are giving younger, lesser-known players more opportunities as they build toward next season. Brown has stepped into a larger role and taken full advantage, scoring at least 25 fantasy points in five consecutive games, including two with 40-plus. With Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard all ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against Minnesota, Brown also stands out as a strong DFS value at $4,400.