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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 24, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 19: Joel Embiid
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 5: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics, and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics look on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 5, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 5: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics, and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics look on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 5, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Bucks-Celtics (Series Tied 2-2)

I love Antetokounmpo at his salary. Milwaukee role players showed up at home, but it’ll be tougher for them to get going on the road. That means Antetokounmpo, and proven contributor Khris Middleton, will have to carry the load. I have no doubts about their ability to contribute.

Jabari Parker is the x-factor. He’s played well in the last two games, but his salary has gone up and I question his ability to contribute on the road in a big game. The Celtics figured out a lot in their Game 4 comeback that fell short. Brad Stevens is smart enough to continue to exploit those things. I’m less confident in Milwaukee’s ability to adjust.

That’s why I’m not quite as high on Thon Maker. He’ll get minutes to contribute, assuming John Henson is out, but he was played off the court by the end of Game 4.

Malcolm Brogdon isn’t a bad option at his price. He goes against the “role players play better at home” theory, but he had a big impact in Game 1 and gets good looks in the offense.

Al Horford and Jaylen Brown are good at their salary. Especially Horford, who remains the best player on the Celtics and with a lower salary than Brown. Tatum has looked good for the majority of the series and that should continue in Game 5. The same goes for Terry Rozier. Aron Baynes remains a solid center option due to the playing time he gets and the Bucks lack of size.

As mentioned earlier, Marcus Morris is a guy I’m expecting a bounce back game from. He still gets opportunities to produce in the Boston offense, his magical “make tough shots” powers simply didn’t travel to Milwaukee. He’ll be better back in Boston.

Semi Ojeleye is an interesting name. Not because he’s likely to hit value, but he’s the guy who played Thon Maker off the court. He may get enough minutes to make a potential impact. I’m not saying play him, just want to give him a shoutout.