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

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27: Kristaps Porzingis
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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 6: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the national anthem during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 6, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 6: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the national anthem during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 6, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Russell Westbrook, OKC at NY ($11,500): Westbrook had 78.5 fantasy points against the Sixers, marking a season high for the reigning MVP. It was a triple overtime game, and while Westbrook rarely tires, the game certainly took its toll on him. He’s still struggling with his shot, but he impacts the game in so many ways and always gets his numbers. He’s a bit risky given how much he played on Friday, but he always finds a way to fill up the boxscore and should be at value at worst. ***

Chris Paul, HOU vs MIL ($8,600): Paul has posted back-to-back 62 fantasy point games. He’s clearly over his injury and comfortable in the Houston offense, which is bad news for the rest of the league. It’s especially bad news for the Bucks, who are 24th against the position in their last 15 games. Paul can put up numbers in all categories. While he may not be at 62 fantasy points again, his low salary makes him an easy play on Saturday night. He should be well over value once again. *****

Kyrie Irving, BOS at MEM ($7,800): Following his 51.25 fantasy point game against Denver, Irving had 47 fantasy points against the Jazz. The Grizzlies are 22nd against the position in their last 15 games. Most of Irving’s value comes from his ability to score and knockdown threes, but he has picked up his playmaking. Both teams are on a back-to-back, so that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The Grizzlies continue to look all out of sorts, despite their victory over Atlanta on Friday night. ****