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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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ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 19: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2019 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 19: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic during Game Three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2019 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Kawhi Leonard (vs PHI – $9,500): Needs 43.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 53 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Kawhi will deliver in this game. He’s been great during this series and he will need to step up one more time in Game 7. And he’ll do it. He’s been the best player in this series and arguably in the playoffs. You can build around him with confidence. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs PHI – $7,000): Needs 31.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.5 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Siakam has been consistent all season and aside from a rough Game 4, he’s been consistent in this series. His price has dropped and he should be at value if nothing else given the circumstances. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Tobias Harris (at TOR – $6,200): Needs 28.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 36.75 fantasy points against Toronto. I love Harris at this price. I don’t know how Harris slipped below the salary line given how consistent he’s been in this series. But you should definitely take advantage of it, because he’s at great value. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

James Ennis III (at TOR – $3,700): Needs 16.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 23 fantasy points against Toronto. Ennis has been a consistent performer in this series outside of Game 5 when the Sixers had nothing going. There are guys who may have a high ceiling (Ibaka, Harkless, Aminu) but Ennis is the reliable option of the bunch and flashed a decent enough ceiling. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.