ESPN publishes NBA betting tips and DFS picks for Saturday playoffs

2 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 9

The guide covers two 2-0 series, with Detroit at Cleveland and Oklahoma City at the Lakers, where Luka Doncic is out with a hamstring injury.
ESPN highlights James Harden to outscore Tobias Harris and Austin Reaves over 5.5 assists, while naming Cade Cunningham, Reaves and Jarrett Allen as top fantasy values.
It says both trailing home teams face must-win games, with Detroit and Oklahoma City gaining edges through transition, depth and defensive pressure; Jalen Williams, Jarred Vanderbilt and Sam Merrill are listed game-time decisions.

With two top teams facing 0-2 deficits, are lopsided playoff series becoming the new NBA norm?

Can the Lakers avoid a sweep against the reigning champions without their injured superstar?

Will Luka Doncic's injury force the NBA to reconsider its controversial 65-game rule for awards?