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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup — May 12, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 30, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Nuggets, trail blazers, game 4
PORTLAND, OREGON – MAY 03: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets looks to guard Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second overtime of game three of the Western Conference Semifinals at Moda Center on May 03, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 140-137 in 4 overtimes. 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 Steve Dykes/Getty Images) (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (at DEN – $8,400): Needs 38.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 45.75 fantasy points against Denver. Lillard found his stroke from the three-point line in Game 6 and that’s hopefully good news heading into Game 7. Aside from Nikola Jokic, I don’t think anyone in this game has a higher ceiling. But he may not be as cost-effective as a couple of the guys below him. More on them later. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kyle Lowry (vs PHI – $6,400): Needs 29.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.25 fantasy points against Philadelphia. You know you’re not going to get a big outing out of Lowry but you should also expect him to get you at least value at this price. He’s been a consistent performer throughout the playoffs and if you’re looking for reliable production, Lowry is your guy. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a decent ceiling.

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Seth Curry (at DEN – $3,000): Needs 13.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 3 fantasy points against Denver. It’s once again not a good night for value point guards but Curry has shown that he can contribute in this series and will continue to get minutes, if nothing else. He’s the only name you should be considering at at the value point guard spot. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.