Lu Dort (ankle) starting for Oklahoma City Saturday; Darius Bazley to bench
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort will start Saturday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
What It Means:
Dort was listed questionable to play due to his ankle ailment, but he has been given the green light to take the court against the Clippers. In a corresponding move, Darius Bazley will revert to a bench role to fit Dort back in the starting lineup.
Our models project Dort for 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 26.7 FanDuel points across 34.1 minutes of action.
Source:
Nick Crain
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