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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 2: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Utah Jazz in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2018 at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 2: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Utah Jazz in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2018 at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 4: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

James Harden ($12,300): Chris Paul took the reigns in Game 4. Typically that only lasts for a game and it’s back to Harden running the show. His assist numbers were down in Game 4, but he’ll bounce back and look more like himself in Game 5. Expect him back over 50 fantasy points. *****

Donovan Mitchell ($8,900): Mitchell bounced back with 47.8 fantasy points in Game 4. He’ll have to do it all once again with Rubio out. One thing I’ve learned about Mitchell this season is that he’s going to will his team into a position to win. And if this is his last game of the season, he’ll go down swinging. ****

High Value SG

Eric Gordon ($5,000): Gordon struggled in Game 4 after back-to-back 30-plus fantasy point games. He’s been inconsistent all season and there’s a concern that his Game 4 performance will carryover to Game 5. He’ll get the minutes and chances. But proceed with caution. ***

Alec Burks ($4,000): Burks played just nine minutes in Game 4. He’s been a solid contributor in the series, but his Game 4 performance looms large. That said, the Jazz have ruled out Rubio and Exum. Unless that changes before tip-off, Burks should see his minutes go back up, turning him back into a reliable option. ***