Friday night's NBA slate features nine games filled with key matchups and injury news that could have significant implications for daily fantasy sports (DFS) players. Players need to stay alert as several prominent athletes are dealing with injuries that could affect their availability for the games.

The matchups include the Orlando Magic facing the Boston Celtics, and the Minnesota Timberwolves squaring off against the New York Knicks, among others. Notably, Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns are both listed as questionable for their respective games, which could alter their teams' strategies and potential DFS values.