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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 22, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Paul George (vs UTA – $11,800): Needs 50.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 48.4 fantasy points against New Orleans. George wasn’t at his best in the final game before the break but don’t be too concerned. He’s proven himself all season and has been huge against the Jazz this season. That playoff loss seems to really sting him. He’ll return to form in this one. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (vs SA – $9,500): Needs 40.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 44.4 fantasy points against Brooklyn. Kawhi wasn’t great in his return to San Antonio, but I expect him to be better as DeRozan returns to Toronto. We know what he’s capable of and he typically raises his game in these big spots. And this is a big spot with everything going on. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Trevor Ariza (at CHA – $6,800): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.6 fantasy points against Toronto. Ariza has played a reliable game since the trade and does a bit of everything. The matchup is good as the Hornets don’t offer much in terms of defense. The points should be up in this game as both offenses have the ability to click. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.