It has been a successful start to the NBA season, but everyone knows it's Friday night when the lights shine the brightest. We've got a 12 game NBA slate full of intriguing matchups.

The most difficult part of tonight will be knowing when to chase the points from earlier this year and when not to. Guys like C.J. McCollum ($6,000) , Nikola Mirotic ($6,000) and Julius Randle ($4,700) have been awfully impressive and their prices haven't risen fast enough to scare people off of them.

Others like Markieff Morris ($5,800) were awful in the season opener and are now likely value plays. Of course, just because we know Morris will be better than he was in the opener, it doesn't mean he'll be better right away. Let's take a look at tonight's action.

Friday's schedule

Lakers at Kings

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 412.1

This is the rare game between two teams that both allowed more than 200 Fantasy points per game last year. That's a very good thing, especially for DeMarcus Cousins. I don't see how you can completely fade Julius Randle as long as he's below $5,000. The Lakers gave up a monster performance to Ricky Rubio, making Rajon Rondo an intriguing option.

Timberwolves at Nuggets

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 413.3

Wait, there's an ever better game to play on this slate? Rubio and Danilo Gallinari were the stars in their team's first game and their likelihood of repeating might rest with the same player. Andrew Wiggins is probable with back spasms. If Wiggins plays, I have a hard time seeing either player repeat their performance. I do like Kenneth Faried against the Wolves putrid interior defense.

Thunder at Magic

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 398

Russell Westbrook against Elfrid Payton is quite the mismatch. That being said, I still can't see playing Westbrook over Curry or Harden. Nikola Vucevic saw his price deservedly fall. I like him a lot in a plus matchup, but I can't trust him in cash.

Raptors at Celtics

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 392.9

Brad Stevens was no more accommodating to Fantasy owners than anyone expected. He will change lineups regularly, and it sure looks like playing time will be dependent on the hot hand. Jonas Valanciunas had a monster game in the opener. The Celtics were not good against bigs last year, so it is something to keep an eye on.

Trail Blazers at Suns

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 391.5

C.J. McCollum's price scares me a little bit but he was pretty outstanding in the preseason as well. His ownership will be so high that he'll be hard to fade at a weak SG position. I'm all over Morris again after his disastrous first game. Damian Lillard will be highly owned, for good reason.

Bulls at Pistons

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 391.4

This is a case where using last year's numbers can get you in trouble. These are pretty clearly different teams. Mirotic and Marcus Morris provide an intriguing battle on the wing. Both have been good values so far this year. If Andre Dummond is the monster we think he'll be, he should dominate Pau Gasol on the glass tonight. But can he stay out of foul trouble against the crafty vet?

Warriors at Rockets

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 389.6

Stephen Curry and James Harden are fine examples of exactly what I talked about above. Curry was spectacular in his first game while Harden struggled to meet even 4x value. There's not a play I love here, but it's likely either Curry or Harden are in several winning lineups.

Nets at Spurs

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 389.5

I'll be very interested to see if LaMarcus Aldridge is any more productive in this one. Not interested enough to play him, just interested enough to watch. This game feels like a pretty strong fade to me.

Jazz at 76ers

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 389.1

A pair of conflicting styles here as the Jazz are stingy defensively while Philadelphia hands out Fantasy points like they're candy on Halloween. It should be a huge game for Rudy Gobert and I am on board with playing the cheap 76ers wings again.

Hornets at Hawks

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 387.2

I would be interested in Paul Millsap in this one if he wasn't coming off a back-to-back. In fact, I still might. Kemba Walker is a nice tournament play.

Heat at Cavaliers

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 383.5

Classic example of a great NBA game with little DFS appeal. I could be talked into Chris Bosh if you can guarantee me that Kevin Love with "guard" him all night.

Wizards at Bucks

Combined Fantasy Points Allowed: 380

Yuck. You're hoping for overtime if you've got a large part of this game. No thanks.

Position Rankings

PG

1. Damian Lillard $9,100 POR @ PHO
2. Stephen Curry $10,400 GS @ HOU
3. Ricky Rubio $7,800 MIN @ DEN
4. Isaiah Thomas $7,100 BOS vs. TOR
5. Reggie Jackson $8,100 DET vs. CHI

SG

1. Jimmy Butler $7,700 CHI @ DET
2. C.J. McCollum $6,000 POR @ PHO
3. Eric Bledsoe $7,100 PHO vs. POR
4. Dwyane Wade $7,000 MIA @ CLE
5. James Harden $10,700 HOU vs. GS

SF

1. Nikola Mirotic $6,000 CHI @ DET
2. Danilo Gallinari $6,900 DEN vs. MIN
3. Rudy Gay $7,900 SAC vs. LAL
4. Marcus Morris $5,600 DET vs. CHI
5. Hollis Thompson $3,900 PHI vs. UTA

PF

1. Julius Randle $4,700 LAL vs. SAC
2. Draymond Green $7,800 GS @ HOU
3. Markieff Morris $5,800 PHO vs. POR
4. Kenneth Faried $6,900 DEN vs. MIN
5. Jerami Grant $3,800 PHI vs. UTA

C

1. DeMarcus Cousins $10,900 SAC vs. LAL
2. Andre Dummond $8,900 DET vs. CHI
3. Rudy Gobert $8,100 UTA @ PHI
4. Nikola Vucevic $7,700 ORL vs. OKC
5. Greg Monroe $8,300 MIL vs. WAS

Cash Lineup

PG Damian Lillard $9,100 POR @ PHO
PG Ricky Rubio $7,800 MIN @ DEN
SG C.J. McCollum $6,000 POR @ PHO
SG Jimmy Butler $7,700 CHI @ DET
SF Nikola Mirotic $6,000 CHI @ DET
SF Hollis Thompson $3,900 PHI vs. UTA
PF Julius Randle $4,700 LAL @ SAC
PF Jerami Grant $3,800 PHI vs. UTA
C DeMarcus Cousins $10,900 SAC vs. LAL