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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 23, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 29: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against the Miami Heat on October 29, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Kyrie Irving (vs CHA – $9,000): Needs 41.5 fantasy points. Kyrie was down to 36.75 fantasy points against the Bucks on Dec. 21. I’m not too worried as the matchup is great on Sunday and Kyrie has been good for the Celtics, even if they’ve struggled as a team. He had 54.75 fantasy points against the Hornets on Nov. 19. I expect him to be just as good on Sunday. Diagnosis: Great matchup and a high ceiling.

De’Aaron Fox (vs NO – $7,700): Needs 35.5 fantasy points. Fox had 40 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Dec. 21. Aside from that weird game where the starters were taken off the court after five minutes, he’s been over 40 fantasy points in four of his last five. And now he gets the Pelicans and their defense. This should be easy money for Fox. Diagnosis: Love him and I expect him to deliver in a big way with this matchup.

Steph Curry (vs LAC – $9,700): Needs 44.4 fantasy points. Curry had 41.25 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Saturday. He’s typically a reliable option and he always has a high ceiling given his shooting. Both teams are on a back-to-back and the Clippers can be a tough matchup, but it’s never a bad idea to go with Curry. And he typically dominates the Clippers. He averaged 65.1 fantasy points in three games against them this season. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.