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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 7, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots game winning shot during game against the Toronto Raptors during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on May 5, 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots game winning shot during game against the Toronto Raptors during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on May 5, 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Joel Embiid ($10,300): Embiid has been fantastic in this series, going over 50 fantasy points in two of the three games. He’s still a matchup problem for the Celtics, and while the Sixers are down 3-0, Embiid has done his part in leading his team. They’ll need him to be great once more in Game 4. *****

Al Horford ($7,200): Horford hasn’t been quite as good on the road during the playoffs, but he remains a consistent contributor. You know what you’re getting with Horford. He’s going to put up numbers in all categories and be nicely over value, even if he doesn’t have a big game. ****

Jonas Valanciunas ($7,400): Valanciunas played only 20 minutes in Game 3, finishing with 25.2 fantasy points. He puts up solid numbers in a short amount of time, but you can’t afford for him to play only 20 minutes again at this salary. Proceed with caution. ***

High Value C

Aron Baynes ($3,900): Baynes has been up-and-down in the series, but he’s getting consistent minutes and can always come up with points and rebounds. If you’re looking for some value at the position without having a dead spot, he’s the best option. *