"Today's NBA DFS Guide: Top Picks and Must-Have Lineup Changes for January 5"

In NBA DFS, adjustments are crucial for tonight's slate with potential absence of Luka Doncic impacting the value of Mavericks players. Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr., Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, and Kyrie Irving are key picks if Doncic sits out. Karl-Anthony Towns is considered a valuable pick at $7,200 due to his consistent performance despite a lower usage rate. The "Nuke of the Night" picks are Trae Young and Tyrese Haliburton, who are expected to excel in a high-scoring game environment. DFS players should be ready to adjust their lineups based on the latest player availability and matchups.