It's money time for teams looking to gain playoff position or even get into the postseason — that means there is going to be a lot of good basketball for fantasy owners to take advantage of.
Below is a look at some teams that have the most to offer this week as they are going up against four opponents in week 21. Also, there is a quick look at some players who are hot and some who don't fall under that category if you are looking to make some last second changes to your team.
Teams Set To Have A Solid Fantasy Week
Phoenix Suns: Have Orlando and Detroit at home while facing Brooklyn and Minnesota on the road.
Chicago Bulls: Gets Philadelphia twice this week sprinkled in with a trip to Indiana and a game at home versus Oklahoma City.
Indiana Pacers: It's home/away, home/away for the Pacers this week as they face Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Memphis.
Miami Heat: Hits the road for three out of the four games this week as they face Cleveland, Boston, Memphis and New Orleans.
Orlando Magic: It's a west coast road trip for the Magic with four road games that include Golden State, Phoenix, Utah and the Lakers.
Who's HOT/ Who's NOT
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Amar'e Stoudemire, NY: (HOT)
Stoudemire has been feasting lately as the Knicks have propelled themselves back into playoff consideration with wins against the weaker teams in the NBA. Averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds a game over the past six he's played, Stoudemire is heating up at just the right time.
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Amir Johnson, Tor: (HOT)
One of the surprise teams this year in the NBA has been the Toronto Raptors and a lot of that has been due to the emergence of players like Johnson. Averaging 16 points and five rebounds over his past five games, Johnson is getting his game going at just the right time.
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Evan Turner, Ind: (NOT)
Turner makes the NOT because of a rather pathetic stint since joining the Pacers. However, Turner posted 20 points and five rebounds on Friday in 30 minutes to maybe break out of his funk. These totals were put up against the Detroit Pacers though, so take them with a grain of salt.
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Vince Carter, Dal: (NOT)
Maybe father time is finally rearing his head for Carter; over the past five games he hasn't been himself. Over that span, Carter is posting just 8 points and 3 rebounds as he is limping towards the end of the season.
