Wednesday's nine-game NBA slate saw the Detroit Pistons pull off a surprising victory over the Boston Celtics, while the Brooklyn Nets nearly upset the Oklahoma City Thunder. As the league moves towards critical contests for Play-In positions, teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Phoenix Suns are gearing up for action. The upcoming Thursday night features five games, making daily fantasy basketball lineups a vital consideration for savvy players.

Kyrie Irving, now the centerpiece of the Mavericks after Luka Doncic's trade, stands out with his recent performances, scoring 60.4 fantasy points against the Lakers. Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon appears to be hitting his stride, having scored 25 points against the Pacers and is expected to be a key player against the Bucks. Brook Lopez is also on the rise following the trade of Khris Middleton, averaging improved stats since the trade.