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WASHINGTON -- With John Wall sitting out the second game of a back-to-back on Saturday night, part of an effort to ease the All-Star point guards return from offseason surgery on each knee, the Washington Wizards will be counting on Bradley Beal to lead them.Beal just wants to make sure he doesnt try to do too much in Walls absence.What the Wizards and Beal would love to see is the same sort of go-to-the-basket style he displayed while scoring 20 of his 28 points after halftime Friday night, helping Washington give new coach Scott Brooks his first victory with the team, 95-92 over the Atlanta Hawks.The key Saturday at the Orlando Magic, Beal said, will be for him to not feel like Ive got to take over and do everything.Beal averaged only 14 points during Washingtons 0-3 start, never getting more than 15, and Brooks said before facing Atlanta he considered that his fault for not giving his young shooting guard enough opportunities.Hes going to have a breakout game sooner or later, Brooks said, nearly 2 hours before tipoff. Hopefully its tonight.How prescient.Before an announced crowd of only 14,663 -- nearly 5,000 fewer people than were at Wednesdays home opener against Toronto -- Beal made 13 of 14 free throws.He was attacking, Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. Hes such a great shooter that you have to take that away. He may have just been more aggressive at getting to the rim.Atlanta cut the deficit to 95-92 and inbounded the ball after a timeout with 11.7 seconds left, but Kyle Korver missed a 3-point try with 3.6 seconds left with Markieff Morris in his face.Wall had 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, now just four assists shy of breaking Hall of Fame center Wes Unselds franchise career mark.But that will have to wait until at least Monday, when Washington hosts the Houston Rockets.Part of his rehab plan was to be real cognizant of his minutes, Brooks said. He might not play in the first few second games of back-to-back nights, the coach added, explaining: Thats all fluid.Brooks deflected a question about whether rookie Tomas Satoransky would start Saturday in Walls place, but did say, Theres a good chance.Wall said hell spend his day off doing some of the same rehab work he did during the offseason and joked about the game at Orlando: I might be the head coach.Its just something I have to do if I want to play a long career in this league, Wall said. Coach believes in me and my teammates understand what I have to go through. When Im out there, Im going to give 110 percent effort.TIP-INSHawks: Korver finished 1 for 9 from the field, including 1 for 6 on 3s. ... Atlanta has at least 10 steals in every game this season.Wizards: Walls streak of 16 consecutive games with at least 10 assists, dating to last season, ended. It was the longest active such run in the league.SLOW STARTAtlanta missed its first nine shots and shot only 29 percent from the field in the first half -- including just 2 of 15 on 3-point attempts. It trailed 48-35 at halftime. There will be times where the ball feels like soap, Paul Millsap said. There will be times when theres a lid on the basket.WHATS IN RESERVE?Atlantas reserves outscored Washingtons 33-8. The Wizards bench players wound up with the exact same number of points and personal fouls.UP NEXTHawks: Host the Houston Rockets on Saturday.Wizards: Travel to face Orlando on Saturday.---Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich Wholesale White Sox Jerseys . The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. Napoli staged a second-half comeback from two goals down after Gervinhos opener and a stunning strike from Kevin Strootman. Stitched White Sox Jerseys . 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Theres a lot to discuss, so lets jump right in.PitchingEliteOn the surface, Jon Lesters first post-break effort is an indication that the slide he was on previously is over, as he held the New York Mets to one run on four hits in 7 2/3 innings. However, a closer look suggests hes not completely out of the woods -- he fanned only three while issuing a trio of free passes. Facing the Milwaukee Brewers will be a great litmus test as they whiff at an accelerated rate versus southpaws. Theres some danger here for DFS cash play, but GPP enthusiasts can take advantage of a depressed cost for the veteran?Chicago Cubs?left-hander.Corey Kluber is the only other option landing in the elite tier as the Cleveland Indians wrap up a weekend set in Camden Yards. Klubers peripherals are stellar, as usual, and the Baltimore Orioles provide a platform for extra punchouts, but they are also one of the leagues most productive squads versus right-handers. This renders Kluber as another stud better-suited for tournament than cash action.SolidContinuing the theme of a difficult slate for DFS cash game enthusiasts, five hurlers fall in the solid tier, none of which emit that warm and fuzzy feeling intrinsic to cash play. Vince Velasquez kicks off the tier as he squares off with another solid option, Jameson Taillon, as Keystone State rivals -- the?Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies?-- close out a series in the Steel City. Velasquez is intriguing since the Bucs have been slumping versus right-handers; in July, they sport the third-worst weighted on-base average (wOBA) and have an above-average strikeout rate. Taillon is coming off an outing where he was struck in the head with a line drive, but he has checked out fine. Hes more than holding his own, though his 6.4 K/9 is low for DFS. The Phillies are weak offensively so Taillon is also in play, but the elevated strikeout potential for Velasquez gives him the nod.Attention, cash game players, this ones for you. Steven Matz leads the Mets into South Beach for the finale of a set against the Miami Marlins. Keeping in mind that safety is relative to the rest of the field, Matz is in a good spot versus a squad with an average wOBA and a healthy strikeout rate versus southpaws. Also, the 25-year old lefty will be opposed by Jose Urena, so on paper, Matz should get run support.Jose Quintana almost always checks in as a fine cash option, but that enthusiasm is tempered as the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox?at U.S. Cellular Field. The venue plays neutral in terms of runs, but theres still some risk as the visitors parade several powerful righty hitters to the dish in a park that embellishes power. Considering the other options, using the steady southpaw is defensible, but he sets up better for GPP deployment.The final solid option is Junior Guerra?as the Brewers entertain the Cubs in Miller Park. The 31-year-old righty has maintained an elevated level of performance long enough to be considered a solid major league hurler, though hes outpitching his skills -- his actual 3.06 ERA is almost a full run better than his 4.03 xFIP. Taming the Cubs is a tall task, so Guerra is best used as a contrarian option since most will be focused on his foe, Jon Lester.StreamersA whopping 20 of Sundays scheduled starters register a projected game score between 46 and 52 and thus are in play for a spot start. Lets take a look at the best options owned in fewer than half of ESPN leagues. If we miss someone of interest, please dont hesitate to inquire in the comments or send a tweet to @ToddZola.Lucas Giolito is slated to make his return, drawing one of the easier teams as the San Diego Padres take on the Washington Nationals in Nationals Park. Giolito struggled with control during his debut stint in the bigs, walking six in his initial 7 2/3 innings. Against a lesser squad, perhaps taking the wait-and-see approach is prudent, but against the team sporting the second-poorest wOBA and strikeout rate against righties, the rookie warrants an active roster spot.A.J. Griffin is owned in only 19 percent of ESPN leagues, which is low considering hes set up for a solid outing as the Texas Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals in Kauffmann Stadium. Griffins walk rate is well above average but the Royals are the least ppatient team in the league.ddddddddddddAnibal Sanchezs stay in the rotation may be fleeting but he earned another start with a solid six-inning stint last time out against the Twins, featuring 10 whiffs with only two walks. Hes in line for another decent performance against a White Sox squad thats well below average with a righty on the hill.With his ESPN ownership at 70 percent, Scott Kazmir carries a surprising 9.8 K/9 into Busch Stadium to challenge a St. Louis Cardinals squad sporting the eighth-worst wOBA against southpaws. The reason Kazmir is featured despite a high ownership is hes also in play for DFS, especially since the Redbirds will call up a rookie to start the game. The doubleheader earlier in the week along with the extra-inning affair on Friday night have thinned the choices.Theres some risk, but Zack Godley and his miniscule 1 percent ownership are in the mix, especially for those chasing wins. Godley will take the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Great American Ballpark, which seems daunting, but the dirty little secret is that the venue is neutral for runs despite being a homer haven. Godley is a ground ball pitcher, so if he can keep the ball in the yard, he should hang around long enough to be in play for a win.Blake Snell is another rookie worthy of a spot start as the Tampa Bay Rays finish a set in O.co Coliseum against the middling Oakland Athletics. The 23-year-old lefty is coming off a pair of solid six-inning stints, featuring 16 punchouts to five walks.Snell will be opposed by Jesse Hahn, making his return to the majors after honing his craft with Triple-A Nashville. Hahn was far from dominant but did a good job keeping the ball in the yard, which was an issue earlier this season with the big club. The Rays offense is well below average versus righties, so Hahn is in play for those needing a late-week boost.Mike Mayers will be summoned by the Cardinals as they need a spot starter. Hes a 24-year-old righty who has split his season between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. Hes not especially dominant but he keeps the ball in the yard. Its a bit curious that Mayers has pitched more than six innings only once all season, his initial outing. If youre chasing a win, Mayers is in play.AvoidWith the standard Sunday disclaimer that your situation may dictate taking a chance, only Tyrell Jenkins in Coors and Tim Lincecum in Minute Maid Park join Vance Worley and Tommy Milone as too risky.HittingTommy Milone is the sort who can thwart what looks to be an obvious stacking scenario, so fading the Boston Red Sox is defensible. That said, on paper, this looks to be a great spot for the Fenway faithful to be rewarded with a big game. Keep an eye on catalyst Mookie Betts, who sat out Saturday with a sore knee thats been a lingering issue. Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez and Xander Bogaerts are always a threat when a lefty is on the hill. Get used to seeing Aaron Hill as an option versus southpaws as hell pick up some time at the hot corner against lefties.The Indians are hitting right-handers very hard, and that is bad news for Vance Worley and the Orioles. Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis get things started for Francisco Lindor and Lonnie Chisenhall. Tyler Naquin hits lower in the order but has exhibited surprising power, making him an intriguing GPP option.The Houston Astros sticks have calmed down after a strong start to the month, but with Lincecum taking the ball in Minute Maid Park, the likes of Jose Altuve, George Springer and Carlos Correa are very much in play. Marwin Gonzalez is a sneaky play from the 2-hole, with Luis Valbuena and Preston Tucker other options with the platoon edge.Finally, baseballs have not been flying out of Coors Field this weekend, but that could change with Tyrell Jenkins on the hill for the Braves. Charlie Blackmon and Carlos Gonzalez will be chalk, with Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story?as options despite lacking the platoon edge.Most likely to hit a homer: Someone for the Astros is going to take Lincecum deep. George Springer isnt fazed facing righties, with 14 of his 21 homers in that scenario. Heres looking at No. 15.Most likely to steal a base: Lets go back to the well with Jon Lester on the hill and give the green light to Jonathan Villar. ' ' '