Week 10 Fantasy Basketball Schedule: Best Streaming Days, Matchups & Projections

Weekly roster management in fantasy basketball often comes down to exploiting the NBA schedule. In-season success hinges on monitoring starting lineups and the latest updates from the NBA injury report. By combining fantasy basketball projections and matchup-based analysis, managers can identify the best streaming opportunities and maximize games played. This Week 10 schedule breakdown highlights teams to target, light-slate days to attack, and actionable insights to stay ahead of the competition.

NBA Schedule for Week 10

Days with fewer than six games

These are dates to target players for streaming options from the following teams: 

Thursday, December 25 - CLE at NYK, SAS at OKC, DAL at GSW, HOU at LAL, MIN at DEN 

Teams with more than three games this week

Make sure to activate players and target weekly pickups from the following teams:

Cavaliers, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pistons, Pacers, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Thunder, Magic, Trail Blazers, Jazz

Teams with fewer than three games this week

Consider looking for streaming options if your roster includes players from these teams:

Nets

Top Fantasy Basketball Teams to Target

Pistons at Trail Blazers, at Kings, at Jazz, at Clippers

The Pistons face a great opportunity to keep up their strong play and further solidify their hold on first place in the East. They open the week against the Trail Blazers, who are giving up the league's sixth-most points per game and sixth-highest field-goal percentage. The Blazers also give up the third-most free throws. Up next, the Pistons clash with the Kings, who are giving up the league's fifth-most points and highest field-goal percentage per game. They also give up the second-most points in the paint. Both matchups provide ideal grounds for the Pistons' frontcourt depth, including Isaiah Stewart, Javonte Green and Ronald Holland to pad their stats in the paint and at the foul line. Moving on, the Pistons meet with the Jazz, who are giving up the league's most points per game and the second-highest field-goal percentage. They also give up the third-most turnovers per game. Lastly, a clash with the Clippers, who are giving up the league's seventh-most three-pointers per game and the second-highest three-point shooting percentage. The Clippers also give up the fourth-most turnovers per game. The final two matchups of the week favor Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and Caris LeVert, who should be able to pad their stats on the defensive end, while Ivey and LeVert could also step up their scoring against the troubled defenses. 

Grizzlies at Thunder, at Jazz, vs. Bucks, at Wizards 

The Grizzlies open their week with a tough matchup against the Thunder, who are one of the best defensive teams in the league. However, the Thunder do give up the league's sixth-most three-pointers to opposing shooting guards and the second-highest three-point shooting percentage to opposing centers, which means Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson will have to do all they can in order to exploit the weakness. Next, the Grizzlies take on the Jazz, who are giving up the league's most three-pointers per game and the fifth-highest three-point shooting percentage. They also give up the fourth-most free throws per game. This is another great chance for Spencer to keep up his strong play. Moving on, the Grizzlies face the Bucks, who are giving up the league's fifth-most free throws per game, along with the fifth-most points per game to opposing centers, meaning Jackson, Aldama and Jock Landale should be looking to step up as difference-makers. Finally, the Grizz meet the Wizards, who are giving up the league's second-most points and second-most three-pointers per game. They also give up the league's fourth-most turnovers and the most rebounds, including the most offensive rebounds per game. This stands out as the lightest matchup of the week and should leave room for most of the squad to prosper, especially a versatile contributor like Jaylen Wells. 

Celtics vs. Pacers, at Pacers, at Trail Blazers

The Celtics begin their action against the Pacers, who are giving up the league's eighth-most points per game, including the second-most points and second-most rebounds to opposing shooting guards, suggesting Derrick White should thrive, while Hugo Gonzalez may also find room to continue his impressive play. Next, the Celtics clash with the Trail Blazers, who are giving up the league's fourth-most offensive rebounds and most turnovers per game, which should provide a number of extra possessions at the hands of Neemias Queta. Additionally, the Blazers give up the third-most points per game to opposing point guards and the fourth-most points per game to opposing small forwards, allowing room for Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons and Jaylen Brown to likely excel.  

Heat vs. Raptors, at Hawks, vs. Pacers

The Heat are looking at a three-game week that begins against the Raptors, who, after a great run over the last six weeks, have been struggling recently, losing seven of their last 10 games. The Raptors also give up the league's second-most free throws per game to opposing shooting guards, the most blocks per game to opposing small forwards and the fourth-highest field-goal percentage to opposing power forwards. Up next, the Heat take on the Hawks, who are giving up the league's seventh-most points and fifth-most offensive rebounds per game, signifying an opportunity for Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware to tilt the competition. Moving on, the Heat meet with the Pacers, who are giving up the league's most free throws per game, providing an area where Norman Powell, Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez are likely to pad their stats. 

Bucks at Pacers, at Grizzlies, at Bulls 

The Bucks begin their week against the Pacers, who are struggling defensively, including giving up the league's fourth-most rebounds per game, which favors guys like Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims in the paint. Up next, a game versus the Grizzlies, who are giving up the league's fourth-most three-pointers per game, suggesting ideal circumstances for the team's top shooters AJ Green, Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins to flourish. Looking ahead, the Bucks meet with the Bulls, who are giving up the league's third-most points, including the fourth-most points in the paint. They also give up the seventh-most rebounds per game. Myles Turner should look to take advantage in the matchup, while Kyle Kuzma will also have the opportunity to stand out, especially while Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to remain sidelined. 

Suns vs. Lakers, at Pelicans, at Pelicans 

The Suns kick things off against the Lakers, who are giving up the league's fourth-most three-pointers per game and the highest three-point shooting percentage. They also give up the sixth-highest field-goal percentage. Devin Booker should be primed to shine in the matchup, while Collin Gillespie should also find room to keep up his hot shooting. Up next, the Suns have back-to-back games versus the Pelicans, who are giving up the league's fourth-most points and second-most three-pointers per game. They also give up the sixth-most points in the paint and fourth-highest field-goal percentage. Dillon Brooks, Royce O'Neale and Mark Williams are all equipped to make the most of the matchup and will be the x-factors that determine if the Suns can take advantage of the week.