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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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Joel Embiid
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up wearing a mask before the game against the Miami Heat in game five of round one of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Joel Embiid ($9,400): Much like LeBron, Embiid didn’t feel he played well in Game 1. Also like LeBron, he had a huge fantasy game, posting 54.1 fantasy points. He’s the biggest matchup problem for the Celtics and he showed why in Game 1. Boston will be fine with letting Embiid get his if it means limiting their shooters. *****

Al Horford ($7,700): Horford continued his consistent play with 38.4 fantasy points in Game 1. His salary has dropped, which helps his cause heading into Game 2. He’s been great at home all postseason and that won’t change in Game 2. ****

Jonas Valanciunas ($7,000): Valanciunas has been a monster in the last three games for Toronto. He’s a handful for the Cavaliers after being a non-factor in previous season. Expect him to dominate the glass and the paint once again, unless his confidence is shot after those misses at the end of Game 1. ****

High Value C

Tristan Thompson ($4,500): Thompson is going to get minutes as the Cavaliers need a big body to deal with Valanciunas. He also has the benefit of playing alongside LeBron James for many years, so he’s able to make himself available for easy points. He’s your best low cost option if you want points at center while spending elsewhere.