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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – April 29, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 16: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (at DEN – $9,200): Needs 44.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 77.75 fantasy points against Oklahoma City. Lillard was amazing in the first round but he’ll have a tougher time against the Nuggets. They’ll do a better job than the Thunder defense because they are a better team. But Lillard is Lillard should not be doubted in this moment. He will deliver again. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (vs PHI – $6,800): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.25 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Lowry was fine in Game 1 as it was all about Kawhi with a little Siakam mixed in. But he’s been playing relatively well in the playoffs since the first game against Orlando and will obviously get the minutes and chances. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

Jamal Murray (vs POR – $6,500): Needs 30.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.75 fantasy points against San Antonio. I love Murray in this game. I’m not entirely sold on the Blazers defense with Kanter. I think it was more of the Thunder not having. The right people to take advantage of them. Murray is a player who can take advantage of Kanter with his scoring. He’s streaky but the ceiling is high. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Malik Beasley (vs POR – $3,600): Needs 16.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 12.75 fantasy points against San Antonio. There isn’t a whole lot to like at the value point guard position. But Beasley gets some minutes and can contribute. VanVleet also gets decent enough minutes but for some reason I just like Beasley to at least get you value. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.