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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-January 2

By Zachary Thompson

Dec 31, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) takes a shot by Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Milwaukee defeats Indiana 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) takes a shot by Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Milwaukee defeats Indiana 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) looks on as his team played the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Clippers won 109-104. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) looks on as his team played the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Clippers won 109-104. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

High Value SF

Jeff Green-Memphis Grizzlies (5,700): Green will get some extra playing time for Memphis as they take on the Jazz tonight since Matt Barnes will be serving the second game of his suspension.  Green was in the same situation on Tuesday and played 38 minutes contributing 30.25 fantasy points on 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  He has at least 30 fantasy points in three of his last four, and he has a high ceiling as he showed us two weeks ago against the Wizards when he had a double-double on his way to 49 fantasy points. Hayward and the Jazz allow the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing SF, but Green should get enough playing time to compensate for the less-than-ideal matchup in Salt Lake City tonight. ∗∗

Andre Iguodala-Golden State Warriors (5,200): If Curry sits again tonight, Iguodala will be a nice play against the Nuggets.  He has stepped up without Steph scoring 20 points on Thursday and finishing with over 20 fantasy points in both games Curry was sidelined.  He doesn’t get a ton of scoring in Golden State’s full rotation, but if Curry is out again Iguodala is a great play to consider. With Curry-∗, without Curry-∗∗∗.

Paul Pierce-Los Angeles Clippers (4,200): Pierce has stepped into the starting lineup while Blake Griffin is out, and has provided decent numbers for someone just over 4K.  He played 20+ minutes in three of his last four games and had two games of at least 25 fantasy points in those four games.  Pierce doesn’t have a sky-high ceiling, but since he’s playing PF, he could be set up for a good game since Philadelphia allows the second-most fantasy points in the NBA to opposing PF so far this season.∗∗

Tony Allen-Memphis Grizzlies (3,600): Allen has some upside tonight since he’ll probably pick up lots of minutes with Matt Barnes suspended.  He’s a one-night fill-in only, but he did have 20.25 fantasy points on Tuesday against the Heat finishing with six points, seven rebounds, two steals, and a block in a season-high 36 minutes.  He’s a cheap punt play worth considering tonight if you have to go low at forward or your utility spot. ∗

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