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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 23, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on after the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 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 GossageNBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on after the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 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 GossageNBAE via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 5: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free-throw against the Toronto Raptors on January 5, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs MIN – $11,000): Needs 50.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 61.25 fantasy points against Boston. You just know what you’re getting with Giannis. Even in limited minutes, he’s going to get you at least 50 fantasy points. And if he’s over 30 minutes, chances are he’s getting you at least 60 fantasy points. The matchup doesn’t matter. He’s going to get his numbers and you can always build around him with confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

LeBron James (at NO – $10,800): Needs 49.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 55.25 fantasy points against Houston. LeBron is in playoff mode and that means big numbers. It’s up the rest of the Lakers to keep up. They proved that they can keep up against Houston and as I mentioned earlier, I think they’ll step up in this game. And LeBron will be able to put feelings aside and deliver because he know the situation. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Paul George (vs SAC – $10,600): Needs 48.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 71.25 fantasy points against Utah. There are some real concerns in this game for George. It’s a back-to-back for the Thunder and they just played a double OT game. And the Kings pace isn’t easy to deal with on tired legs. But I’m not in the business of doubting Paul George. You can always go with Durant, who might be a more reliable option although his ceiling isn’t quite as high. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.