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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 25, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Miami Heat on December 10, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Miami Heat on December 10, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Kevin Durant (vs LAL – $9,300): Needs 43.1 fantasy points. Durant was up to 68 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 23. As always with Durant, he’s reliable with a high ceiling. And given the opponent, you should expect him to hit that ceiling. He relishes going up against LeBron and because LeBron is immune to defense in the regular season, Durant typically torches him. The points will be there and he’ll chip in in other categories. Diagnosis: I always like Durant in these one-on-one matchups against other top small forwards.

Kyle Kuzma (at GS – $6,400): Needs 29.7 fantasy points. Kuzma was down to 27 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Dec. 23 and there are signs that he is slipping. But the minutes and opportunities are still there and he’ll be the guy who needs to step up next to LeBron on Christmas. I’m not entirely sure he’ll be able to do it, but if he does, he’ll hit fairly big. Diagnosis: A risk, but a high ceiling.

Draymond Green (vs LAL – $6,300): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. Green has looked more like himself in the last two games, coming up with 39 fantasy points against the Mavericks and 40 fantasy points against the Clippers. And he typically raises his play in these big games. There’s nothing Draymond loves more than punking LeBron and his team on a national stage. He’s not reliable in a single category, but he can do a bit of everything. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable and a good ceiling. Largely based on the matchup.