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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 6
PORTLAND, OR – MAY 9: CJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to the Denver Nuggets bench after hitting a three over Jamal Murray (27) to give the Blazers a 12-point lead during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers’ 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams’ second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Jamal Murray (vs POR – $7,200): Needs 32.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49 fantasy points against Portland. I love Murray in this game. He’s been great in this series and even though he’s at a higher price, it’s still not quite as high as someone like Lillard and the production could end up being similar. He’s Jamal Murray and that can be scary, but he’s proven a lot in this series. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

CJ McCollum (at DEN – 6,900): Needs 30.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43 fantasy points against Denver. Aside from a Game 5 where the Blazers were spanked, McCollum has been good in this series. I expect him and Lillard to have big games as the Blazers look to pull off the upset. He’ll get you value if nothing else. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Gary Harris (vs POR – $5,200): Needs 22.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.75 fantasy points against Portland. I expect Harris to deliver in this outing because he’s been reliable for the majority of this series and he’s a role player on the Nuggets who I trust to step up in the moment. He’ll hit some shots and come up with plays in other categories. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

Rodney Hood (at DEN – $4,800): Needs 21.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 31.5 fantasy points against Denver. I’ve been in on Hood all series and he’s only let me down once. This is a big spot for him and it would be a very Hood thing for him to just disappear in Game 7 when the Blazers are going to need him the most. But I’ll keep trusting him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.