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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 1, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

DENVER, CO - APRIL 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during a game against the Denver Nuggets during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 29: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during a game against the Denver Nuggets during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Paul Millsap
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Paul Millsap #4 of the Denver Nuggets plays the Orlando Magic at the Pepsi Center on November 23, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $12,000

Nikola Jokic (vs POR – $17,500): Needs 78.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 69.8 fantasy points against Portland. There is no stopping Jokic. At least if you’re the Blazers. They don’t have an answer for him and I don’t suspect they will end up having an answer for him in this game. The Blazers defense is good, but a bit overhyped just because they beat an offensively challenged Thunder team. Jokic should continue to dominate. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Enes Kanter (at DEN – $12,500): Needs 55.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 33.4 fantasy points against Denver. Kanter looked fine despite the shoulder injury, at least on the offensive end. As long as he gets the minutes, he will get the rebounds and points because that’s what he’s done his entire career. He’s still Enes Kanter, which always worries me. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Paul Millsap (vs POR – $10,000): Needs 43.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.7 fantasy points against Portland. Millsap had a strong Game 1 but we have seen this before. Millsap always has a good ceiling but also has a low floor. He’s going to get the minutes and he can contribute in multiple ways but he’s an inconsistent player. I do like this matchup overall but I also warn that he could just as easily end up with 15 fantasy points. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.