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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 3, 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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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) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at BOS – $11,300): Needs 46.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 53.8 fantasy points against Boston. Giannis looked more like himself in Game 2 because you can only contain him for so long. As I always say in the playoffs, superstars step up on the road. The series moves to Boston and this will be Giannis’ time to step up in a big way. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Gordon Hayward (vs MIL – $5,700): Needs 23.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 8.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Hayward wasn’t good in Game 2 but most of the Celtics weren’t good in Game 2. Expect him to be better as the series moves to Boston. He’s a streaky player in the playoffs but I suspect he’ll have a bounce-back game in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

Nikola Mirotic (at BOS – $4,400): Needs 18 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 34.8 fantasy points against Boston. Mirotic drew the start in. Game 2 and it paid off in a big way as he can get inside and stretch the floor. I suspect he’ll draw the start in. Game 3 as well. The Celtics will adjust but he’s at a good salary and the more time with Giannis, the better. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Rodney Hood (vs DEN – $3,500): Needs 14.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 27.6 fantasy points against Denver. I was in on Hood before Game 2 and he didn’t let me down. He’s still Rodney Hood, which is a bit concerning, but he’s playing very well right now and the series moving home should certainly help him. He remains at a great salary given his play right now. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.