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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 1: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 1, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 1: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 1, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Kyrie Irving (at CHI – $9,000): Needs 41.3 fantasy points. The only concern for this one is a blowout. The Bulls are on a back-to-back, and despite beating the Thunder, aren’t a very good team. Meanwhile, the Celtics have figured things out and Irving’s scoring and playmaking is a big reason why. He’ll put up strong numbers in limited minutes, but his ceiling lowers if this gets ugly. Diagnosis: If it’s competitive, he’ll be great. But it may not be competitive.

Mike Conley (vs LAL – $8,700): Needs 40 fantasy points. Conley was down to 29.25 fantasy points against the Pelicans, which isn’t great due to the Pelicans typical defense. Simply put, Conley just missed shots. He finished with nine points. Trust him to bounce back against the Lakers. He’s been too good this season to be held in check in the same manner for two straight games. Diagnosis: He’ll bounce back and at least give you value given the matchup.

Jamal Murray (at ATL – $7,800): Needs 35.4 fantasy points. Murray had 40.25 fantasy points against the Hornets on Friday. The matchup is great on Saturday, but this could get out of hand, which would limit Murray. With Millsap out of the lineup, Murray should see extra opportunities on offense. Diagnosis: High ceiling and great matchup. But a blowout is concerning.