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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 5, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 13: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Phoenix Suns on December 13, 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 - DECEMBER 13: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Phoenix Suns on December 13, 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) /
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Kyle Lowry, Raptors, NBA
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 01: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors brings the ball down the court against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. 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. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Damian Lillard, POR vs ATL ($8,500): Lillard returned against the Cavaliers on Tuesday and had some rust, contributing 35.5 fantasy points in 33 minutes. Turnovers were really an issue for him in that one. I expect him to be better on Friday, thanks in large part due to the matchup. The Hawks are 16th against the position in their last 15 games, but their overall defense is 28th in the league. Look for Lillard to return to form on Friday. *****

Kyrie Irving, BOS vs MIN ($8,200): The Timberwolves are first against the position in their last 15. But their overall defense is 22nd in the league. Irving had 32.25 fantasy points in 28 minutes against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He struggled with his shot in that one, but he’s been rebounding well in his last few games and picking up a handful of assists. He’s too good of a scorer to struggle again on Friday. ****

Kyle Lowry, TOR at MIL ($7,300): Lowry had 47.5 fantasy points against the Bucks on Jan. 1. His assist numbers have been down in recent games, but he still runs the Raptors offense and keeps the ball moving. He puts up numbers in all offensive categories. He needs 33.7 fantasy points to hit value on Friday. The Bucks are 27th against the position in their last 15 games. Lowry should hit at least 40 fantasy points in this one. *****