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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – February 28, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 19: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 19, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Cavaliers 131-123. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 19: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 19, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Cavaliers 131-123. 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 Hannah Foslien/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 $6,250

Paul George (vs PHI – $10,400): Needs 48.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 57.5 fantasy points against Denver. George is in the middle of a shooting slump but he still gets his scoring numbers and he always chips in with rebounds, assists, and defense. He loves going head-to-head against Butler and with no Embiid or Boban, the paint should be wide open for him and Westbrook to attack. And yet it’ll be a competitive game because it’s OKC. You can always build around him with confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevin Durant (at ORL – $9,200): Needs 42.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 47.25 fantasy points against Miami. Much like Curry and Thompson, you just know what you’re getting with Durant. The opportunities will be there and it could be his turn to have a big night for the Warriors. His game is fairly reliable and with this being a back-to-back and the Magic being good, this should be a competitive game. He’s reliable if nothing else. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

Jimmy Butler (at OKC – $7,200): Needs 32.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.75 fantasy points against New Orleans. I don’t love Butler’s game in Philly and he’s been all over the place this season, but this is a big matchup and with no Embiid, I would suspect that he’ll assert himself a bit more. Maybe. I really don’t know with Jimmy Butler. At some point he has to break out of his scoring slump, right? Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.