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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 22, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at MIA – $10,900): Needs 50.7 fantasy points. Giannis had 52 fantasy points against the Celtics on Friday. It’s a back-to-back for the Bucks, but they were able to get some rest in blowing out the Celtics. And it’s Giannis. He’s a freak for a reason. And he’ll need to be good in this game as the Heat can be a tricky matchup. Still, it’s Giannis. It’s tough to doubt Giannis. If nothing else, he’ll get you value. Diagnosis: Reliable and always a threat to produce a big game.

Kevin Durant (vs DAL – $9,200): Needs 42.8 fantasy points. Durant is nothing if not reliable. The ceiling remains high but with the Warriors at full strength, the opportunities aren’t always there for him. This feels like a game where Durant takes the hype surrounding Doncic personally and tries to prove a point. And the Warriors are always waiting to explode. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

T.J. Warren (at WAS – $6,700): Needs 31.2 fantasy points. Warren continues to be solid for the Suns. He’s settled into a nice salary where he’s reliable, but you should expect a bit more out of him on Saturday given the matchup. The scoring will be there for him and he’ll chip in with rebounds and a little defense. Diagnosis: Reliable, good matchup and ceiling.