The NBA's second small main slate in three days features only three games, slate highlights and injury report explained with key value plays. Significant absences including Damian Lillard set the stage for competitive matchups.

Players with five-figure salaries include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Dejounte Murray, while expected chalk plays feature Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jaren Jackson, and Derrick White. Key values include Trey Murphy, De'Andre Hunter, and Malik Beasley.