We have officially survived the All-Star break and are on to the final stretch of the NBA season as we barrel toward the playoffs. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Feb. 21

It’s Friday, Feb. 21. We have nine games on the NBA schedule, including two nationally televised games on ESPN. At 7 ET, the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers hook up at Rocket Arena, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets tip off at 9:30 ET.

Gear up for another Saturday of NBA DFS with a four-game slate featuring a mix of high-scoring potential and defensive battles. The Lakers and Nuggets are projected for a shootout with a slate-high 240.

The 2024-25 NBA season continues following the NBA All-Star Break with nine games on Thursday. With options in the NBA DFS player pool such as

Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the five-game slate.