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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 1, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Stephen Curry (at DET – $9,000): Needs 41 fantasy points. Bad news, NBA players. Steph Curry is back. It’s fair to wonder how he’ll look coming off the injury, but remember just how good he was prior to the injury and look at the matchup. The Pistons have a solid defensive team, but are on a back-to-back. And Curry is at a reasonable salary given how good he is. He’ll be able to work himself back into the lineup and get his shots. Diagnosis: Coming off the injury would be concerning if he wasn’t playing next to Durant and Thompson. He’ll cook.

Kyle Lowry (at CLE – $8,400): Needs 39 fantasy points. Lowry had 46 fantasy points against the Warriors on Nov. 29. The matchup is much easier this time around as the Cavaliers defense is terrible and they are on a back-to-back. Lowry had 45.25 fantasy points against them on opening night. The assists will be there and he’ll do enough in other areas to have a strong game. Diagnosis: Reliable, great matchup, good ceiling.

Chris Paul (vs CHI – 7,900): Needs 36.7 fantasy points. Paul had 39.75 fantasy points in just 28 minutes in his return to the lineup against the Spurs. The Bulls are another good matchup for him and the Rockets, despite their defensive issues, continue to roll on offense. He’ll shoot better against Chicago, although his assists might be down. Diagnosis: Good salary and a great matchup. Always has a high usage rate.