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DFS Pro Backs Edwards, Jokic Ahead of Game 3 Playoffs

4/24/2026

Summary

McClure Backs Edwards

NBA playoff Game 3 matchups occur Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.
DFS pro Mike McClure backs Anthony Edwards (DraftKings $8,800, FanDuel $9,500) after 22-point Game 1 and 30-point Game 2.
He recommends center Nikola Jokic (DraftKings $12,700, FanDuel $12,500) after 25-13-11 triple-double in Game 1 and 24-15-8 in Game 2.
Knicks –1.5 (-110) vs Hawks +1.5 (-110) for 7 p.m. with Murray-Boyles logging 30.8 points in 26 minutes of Game 2, a 20-25 upside.

Summary

Hawks Injury Update

Several key players are listed as questionable or out for Thursday’s Game 3 matchups due to injuries.
Thomas Bryant and Aaron Gordon are each listed as questionable with calf injuries.
Chucky Hepburn and Anthony Edwards are each listed as questionable with knee issues.
Jock Landale is out because of an ankle injury, leaving the Hawks short on front-court depth.
Peyton Watson is out with a hamstring issue.

History

Historical Context

The 1984 NBA Finals marked a significant chapter in basketball history, as the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling seven-game series. Larry Bird averaged 27.4 points per game, while Magic Johnson contributed 18.3 assists per game. This rivalry, reignited in 1979 with Bird and Johnson's entry into the league, continues to influence today's playoff dynamics, particularly regarding player health and team strategies.

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McClure Backs Edwards

NBA playoff Game 3 matchups occur Thursday, April 23 2026 at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.
DFS pro Mike McClure backs Anthony Edwards (DraftKings $8,800, FanDuel $9,500) after 22-point Game 1 and 30-point Game 2.
He recommends center Nikola Jokic (DraftKings $12,700, FanDuel $12,500) after 25-13-11 triple-double in Game 1 and 24-15-8 in Game 2.
Knicks –1.5 (-110) vs Hawks +1.5 (-110) for 7 p.m. with Murray-Boyles logging 30.8 points in 26 minutes of Game 2, a 20-25 upside.

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