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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – November 16, 2017

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17: James Harden #13 and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets look on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 17, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17: James Harden #13 and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets look on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 17, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 11: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 11, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 11: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 11, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Devin Booker, PHO vs HOU ($7,500): Booker continues to be the go-to guy in Phoenix and has the perfect opportunity to showcase his shooting on Thursday. The Rockets allow opponents to shoot 38 percent from deep, the fifth worst mark in the league. *****

James Harden, HOU at PHO ($12,700): The return of Paul will cut into Harden’s numbers a bit, but that shouldn’t matter against the Suns defense. While his assist numbers may go down, he should find himself getting easier shots thanks to Paul. *****

High Value SG

Eric Gordon, HOU at PHO ($6,200): Gordon shot an abysmal 3-12, including 0-7 from three, against Toronto. That’s unlikely to happen again against the Suns. He’ll move back to the bench with Paul returning, but should still see 28+ minutes and the second unit of opposing teams. *****

Marcus Smart, BOS vs GS ($5,500): Smart’s salary has plummeted with the return of Irving and a poor game against Brooklyn. That’s good news if you want to save some money and reach for another star elsewhere. Look for him to bounce back against the Warriors. This kind of chippy game is where he thrives and surprises people. ***