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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 8, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors sits on the bench during their game against the Denver Nuggets at ORACLE Arena on April 02, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors sits on the bench during their game against the Denver Nuggets at ORACLE Arena on April 02, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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James Harden, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 30: A close-up shot of James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during a game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

James Harden (at GS – $10,200): Needs 47.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 64 fantasy points against Golden State. Going on the road makes me a little more worried for Harden. Because they’ll mess with the lights or something. But overall, you can never go wrong with Harden. He will always get the shots and he’s the best scorer in the league for a reason. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Stephen Curry (vs HOU – $7,900): Needs 36.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.5 fantasy points against Houston. Curry is at a nice salary and while I’ve given up on his shooting coming around to where you would want it to be, he still gets plenty of buckets and makes up value in other ways. He’s a reliable option at an affordable price and the ceiling is high in case he does get hot. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Eric Gordon (at GS – $5,700): Needs 25.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 30 fantasy points against Golden State. Gordon continues to provide excellent value in this series. I do worry about him a little bit in this game because the Rockets are back on the road and we know Gordon can be a bit streaky. But he’s a risk worth taking because it’s greatly paid off through the playoffs. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Austin Rivers (at GS – $3,500): Needs 16.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 26.5 fantasy points against Golden State. As I said prior to last game, Rivers is part of the Rockets rotation, which means he’s going to get the minutes and he’s going to get the opportunities in the Rockets offense. He’s at a great salary. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.