Picking your NBA Preseason Lineup

The NBA offseason is finally over, training camp is done, and a whirlwind two weeks of NBA preseason action is upon us. After a volatile offseason, we finally get our first glimpse at the new lineups, to see they how are going to gel and it gives us an opportunity to wildly speculate about the upcoming season. Here are some tips to get you through the preseason on Draftstars.

Know who is playing

This is perhaps the biggest tip when it comes to entering a lineup on Draftstars. You have to know who will be playing a lot of minutes on the court, because your player cannot score when they are sitting on the bench. Coaches experiment more in preseason and they limit the number of minutes their guys usually get, look out for team announcements on twitter or on the team’s websites as coaches will generally let the media know who will play before the match.

Look for high scoring games

Most of the points that your lineup will score on Draftstars are earned in the act of shooting, so it makes sense to find matches with the most shots. Fast paced games with minimal defense are a fantasy goldmine. The easiest way to determine which matches will be high scoring is to look at the total point lines on CrownBet’s website to figure out which matches you should be targeting.

Pick players with something to prove

For some NBA players, preseason is the time to blow out the cobwebs and get ready for the season ahead. For others, it is an opportunity to prove themselves and earn some extra minutes in the regular season. Pick the players who will be trying their hardest, not just going through the motions. Their extra effort will translate into points for your lineup, which could be the thing that pushes your lineup to the top of the leaderboard.

Don’t be afraid to leave money in the salary cap

In the regular season, it is never the best idea to leave too much money in your salary cap as players with higher salaries typically score more points. But in the preseason, the best players are not necessarily the most expensive ones. The best players are the ones who will be on the court for the longest and trying their hardest.

Be wary of hype players

Have you picked the player that everyone is talking about? You know, the one that every commentator is hyping up? You might want to rethink that strategy. Getting to the top of the leaderboard is all about finding players that do well that other people have not picked. Whether you make your decisions through hours of research, or through a hunch, if you take a risk and it comes off, your team will be well on its way to a big score.

NBA SCORING SYSTEM

Base Points

Point Scored = 1 point

Missed Field Goal = -0.25 points

Missed Free Throw = -0.25 points

Assist = 1.5 points

Rebound = 1.25 points

Turnover = -0.5 points

Steal = 2 point

Block = 2 points

Bonuses

3 Point Made = 1 point

Double-Double = 2 points

Triple-Double = 2 points

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