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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 3, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 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. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks jogs across the court in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2019 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. (Photo by Dylan Buell/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 $6,250

Damian Lillard (vs DEN – $9,300): Needs 44.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30 fantasy points against Denver. Don’t worry about Lillard being down in Game 2. Great players always find a way to bounce back and Lillard is a great player. With the series in Portland, he will be much better in the game. Expect him to return to form and lead the Blazers. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyrie Irving (vs MIL – $8,500): Needs 40.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Remember what I just said about Lillard? I hope so because you literally just read it. Everything said about Lillard applies to Kyrie. He’s a great player and he will bounce back in this game because that’s what he does. Being in Boston should definitely help his energy level as well. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Eric Bledsoe (at BOS – $6,100): Needs 29 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.75 fantasy points against Boston. Eric Bledsoe finally figured out he’s allowed to contribute against Boston, so look out everyone. I wouldn’t completely buy into him after one game because of his history against the Celtics. But Game 2 was an encouraging sign for him. Being in Boston is a different animal. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Terry Rozier (vs MIL – $4,200): Needs 19.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 24 fantasy points against Rozier. Rozier can do no wrong against the Bucks it would seem. The minutes will be there enough and the Bucks just don’t seem to have an answer for some reason. This continues to be his matchup and until he has a bad game, you can keep taking him with some confidence. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.