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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup — April 28, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 29, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 29, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Kyrie Irving (at MIL – $9,500): Needs 41.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME: 26.9 fantasy points against Indiana. The Celtics couldn’t win on the road against the Bucks last season. But that was without Kyrie Irving. Now Irving is back and he’s going to be a big reason why the Celtics are competitive on the road in this series. Expect him to deliver big. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Chris Paul (at GS – $8,200): Needs 36.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME: 38.1 fantasy points against Utah. Chris Paul has been reliable in the playoffs and this is his moment. He’s been waiting to get revenge on the Warriors and he gets to go up against a banged up Warriors squad. Harden will get his, but expect Paul to have a big outing as well given the circumstances. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Eric Bledsoe (vs BOS – $7,500): Needs 33 fantasy points. LAST GAME: 34.1 fantasy points against Detroit. We’re cheating off the bat because the value point guards just aren’t all that appealing. So, here we are with Bledsoe. He was dreadful against the Celtics last season and this, averaging 18.5 fantasy points in three games. The ceiling is high but be mindful of his struggles, especially at this salary. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a good ceiling.

Terry Rozier (at MIL – $3,900): Needs 17.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME: 17.7 fantasy points against Indiana. Terry Rozier isn’t going to get the minutes that he got in last seasons playoffs unless Brad Stevens really wants to get Bledsoe off his game. Don’t rule that out. But Bledsoe should get decent enough minutes to at least get you value. You can go with George Hill in this spot as well but for some reason I like Rozier as a sneaky play. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.