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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 3, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors on March 21, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors on March 21, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 22: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the closing second of the Raptors 106-98 loss to the Washington Wizards during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

DeMar DeRozan ($8,700): DeRozan had a big Game 1, finishing with 47.9 fantasy points. It was his defense that boosted his value, which can’t be counted on every game, but he’s always an offensive threat. Expect him to be around 40 fantasy points in Game 2. ****

High Value SG

Marcus Smart ($6,200): Smart drew the start in Game 1 with Jaylen Brown’s injury, posting 28.1 fantasy points. His salary has jumped as it appears Brown will be out for Game 2. He’s not a big scorer, but he’s an all-around contributor who has that extra level for the playoffs, especially at home. ***

J.J. Redick ($5,400): He didn’t shoot well from three, but still finished with 20 points and 27.1 fantasy points. With Marco Belinelli being a defensive liability, Redick will likely see more playing time. He’s been a solid contributor all season and is a veteran you can rely on. ***

J.R. Smith ($4,500): Smith was hot in Game 1, finishing with 31.4 fantasy points. But he comes with the same risk he always comes with. He can be hot one game and then make nothing the next. You may like Kyle Korver more because he’s slightly less erratic, but Smith has the higher ceiling. **