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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 23, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 11, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 11, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 30: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers scores a three pint basket against Evan Turner #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Staples Center on January 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 30: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers scores a three pint basket against Evan Turner #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Staples Center on January 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Damian Lillard, POR at UTA ($8,700): Lillard was on fire heading into the break, going over value in three straight contests. He went over 60 fantasy points in two of those games. He had 46.25 fantasy points against the Jazz on Feb. 11, Portland’s second to last game before the break. In two games against Utah this season, he’s averaging 55.4 fantasy points. The Jazz are hot, but Lillard is a player who raises his game and will take a lot of pride into being the guy who stops the streak. Plus, there’s no telling how the break will affect the Jazz. ****

Elfrid Payton, PHO vs LAC ($7,900): The Clippers are on a back-to-back and Payton has looked fantastic in his three games with the Suns. He’s been over value in all three contests, including a 51.25 fantasy point triple-double against the Jazz on Valentine”s Day. The Suns don’t play much defense, but they have strong offensive fantasy players. Payton certainly fits the bill. With Devin Booker back, and likely taking on less of a playmaking role, Payton becomes the offensive triggerman to go along with his scoring and rebound. *****

Lou Williams, LAC at PHO ($7,500): The Clippers are on a back-to-back, but they’re getting the Suns. So, does that really count? Williams has been great in back-to-back situations this season, missing value only once in eight games. He hasn’t been great against Phoenix this season, averaging 26.5 fantasy points in two games, but he’s too good of an offensive player, and the Suns are the Suns, to think he’ll underperform in a third game. Expect Williams to put up plenty of points and assists in this one. ****