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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 24, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 16: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 16: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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Rockets, Warriors
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 16: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Warriors-Rockets (Series Tied 2-2)

With only one game on the schedule, your top option is FanDuel’s Single Game Boost. In single game leagues, you select five players (one from each team). The MVP (scores a 2x multiplier), the Star (scores a 1.5x multiplier), the Pro (scores a 1.2x a multiplier) and two positionless players.

In a one game league, you have to identify players who are going to play. That means any starter is a good bet.

James Harden ($17,000) has been getting his points all series. He’s going to get at least 40 fantasy points and if the role players are shooting well, that number will go up thanks to assists. Kevin Durant ($16,000) is also reliable for 40 fantasy points, but his ceiling isn’t quite as high. I’d expect Durant to shoot better in Game 5, but the assists aren’t there in this series.

Steph Curry ($15,000) has seen his assists go down as he’s taken more shots. Look for him to play a more well-rounded game in Game 5. Chris Paul ($14,500) remains a reliable option with a chance at a big game. But the more Harden plays, the better he’s looked. I’m not sure he’ll lay an egg in this series, which hurts Paul’s ceiling.

Draymond Green ($13,500) finally overtakes Clint Capela ($13,000) in salary. Green is turning into a better option than Paul due to his contributions in all categories. You’re still better off saving $500 elsewhere and taking Green over Capela since there is a 15 fantasy point difference between the two.

Klay Thompson ($11,000) is listed as questionable, but it sounds like he’ll play. With the way he’s looked since Game 1 and especially with the way he looked in Game 4, it’s tough to be confident in him.

P.J. Tucker ($9,500), Trevor Ariza ($9,000) and Eric Gordon ($9,000) all get the home boost. Tucker has been better than Ariza all series, but Gordon still has the highest ceiling. The different between Draymond and Capela is greater than the difference between Tucker and Gordon.

Andre Iguodala ($8,000) is listed as questionable and it looks like he’ll be a game-time decision. If he plays, he’s worth the add. Kevon Looney ($7,500) failed to make a bigger impact in Iguodala’s place, but if Iguodala can’t go, Looney makes for a decent option who will continue to get playing time alongside All-Stars.

Gerald Green ($6,500), Shaun Livingston ($6,500) and Nick Young ($6,000) are all guys who should play and contribute a little something. Young is an especially interesting case if Klay Thompson doesn’t end up playing.