DEN vs WAS Dream11 Team Prediction NBA Projections, Fantasy Basketball Picks for Nuggets vs Wizards 26 February
Published on: Feb 25, 2021 5:13 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 25, 2021 2:33 pm IST
Nuggets vs Wizards Fantasy NBA: The Denver Nuggets will enter the game after beating the Trailblazers behind a 41 points outing by Nikola Jokic. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards will enter the contest after losing to the Clippers despite a 28 points night by Bradley Beal. Further information about the DEN vs WAS Dream11 fixture will be related here.
Nuggets’ season: Denver has snagged few wins recently after beginning slow, but if they are not among the top 4 teams in the NBA standings then it can’t be blamed on Nikola Jokic. Jokic has had an unbelievable season and has posted record-breaking numbers at the big man position.
Wizards’ season: Wizards are placed low in the standings because they had the most horrid start of the season. However, recently they put on a 5 game win streak before losing their last game. They have the best scorer in Beal and will like to get back on track soon. In the last meeting between the two squads,
Host: Denver Nuggets
Visitors: Washington Wizards
Match Timing: 26 February, @ 07:30 AM
Venue: Ball Center
Streaming: WATCH Nuggets vs Wizards NBA Live on Sony channels including Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 3 and Sony ESPN in India, and SonyLiv App.
NBA Projections and Analysis:
Denver Nuggets| Washington Wizards
Games: 31| 29
Wins: 17| 11
Defeats: 14| 18
Nuggets vs Wizards, NBA News
Status Out: Gary Harris, PJ Dozier, Paul Millsap, and JaMychal Green will not play in the game.
Status Questionable: Greg Whittington is doubtful for the game
Denver Nuggets active roster: Will Barton, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Facundo Campazzo, Vlatko Cancar, R.J. Hampton, Isaiah Hartenstein, Markus Howard, Monte Morris, Zeke Nnaji, Michael Porter Jr., JaMychal Green, Bol Bol.
Washington Wizards team News:
Status Out: Thomas Bryant and Ish Smith will not play for a long time.
Status Questionable: No more troubles for the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards active roster: Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura, Isaac Bonga, Davis Bertans, Cassius Winston, Robin Lopez, Raul Neto, Anzejs Pasecniks, Jerome Robinson, Moritz Wagner, Garrison Matthews, Deni Avdija, Troy Brown Jr, Anthony Gill.
DEN vs WAS Dream11 NBA Scores, Fantasy Picks:
Nikola Jokic
PPG: 27.0
RPG: 10.9
APG: 8.4
SPG: 1.7
TPG: 3.3
PFP: 49(Projected Fantasy Points)
Jokic has carried the Nuggets all season long and leads them in all five major statistical categories. He has become one of the most imposing big men and his all-around skills allow him to be one of the best players in the League and a candidate for the MVP award. Jokic is an excellent choice as the Super-Player in Dream11 NBA scenario
Bradley Beal
PPG: 32.7
RPG: 5.3
APG: 4.9
SPG: 1.4
TPG: 3.3
PFP: 47
Beal leads the league in terms of PPG and has posted multiple games with 30+ points. Earlier in the season, he also erupted for 62 points in the Wizards’ loss. Despite his scoring toolkit, the team has been unable to exert pressure on opponents on both ends of the floor, however, they have played better recently.
Russell Westbrook
PPG: 19.9
APG: 9.7
RPG: 9.7
TPG: 4.8
PFP: 44
Russell turns the ball over a lot and has an iffy shooting percentage for the season. However, in the last 3 games, he has averaged 26 PPG, 11 RPG, and 11 APG, while shooting more than 50% from the field, which implies that he has found his groove.
Jamal Murray
PPG: 21.0
APG: 4.6
RPG: 4.4
SPG: 1.2
TPG: 2.2
PFP: 36
Murray has matured at a quick rate for the Nuggets and as the second option on the offense, he has stitched together a wonderful season. He gets openings playing with Jokic, who attracts defense towards him. He has put up 7 nights in a row with 22+ points and even eclipsed the 30 points mark thrice in this incredible run.
DEN vs WAS Dream11 Sleeper Picks
Michael Porter Jr.: PPG: 13.8 RPG: 6.2 BPG: 1.1 PFP: 28
MPJ is still a young player and has a long career ahead of him, nonetheless, he has done a great job in dealing with his injuries and still staying relevant to the cause of his team through his athletic abilities.
Rui Hachimura: PPG: 13.3 RPG: 5.7 PFP: 20
Like Porter Jr., Rui is also young and his youth displays during certain nights when he is absent on both ends. Despite his raw skills, he has managed more respectable numbers and will need to work a lot on his game to be recognized as an elite player in the Association.
Will Barton: PPG: 11.5 RPG: 3.8 APG: 3.1 PFP: 19
The wiry SF is a consistent scorer and defensive player for Denver and he has helped them on both ends of the floor. Will continues to be a start for the Nuggets and has done a decent job there.
Davis Bertans: PPG: 11.0 RPG: 3.0 PFP: 17
Moritz Wagner: PPG: 7.6 RPG: 3.1 PFP: 20
Monte Morris: PPG: 10.7 APG: 3.4 PFP: 18
DEN vs WAS Dream11 Team Prediction
PG: Jamal Murray
SG: Monte Morris, Bradley Beal(PP)
SF: Garrison Matthews
PF: Zeke Nnaji, Davis Bertans
C: Nikola Jokic(SP), Moritz Wagner