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

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 5, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 5, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via 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 $6,667

Paul Millsap (vs POR – $8,100): Needs 33.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.7 fantasy points against Portland. Millsap has continued to dominate this series and I would imagine that the Nuggets will continue to exploit the advantage they have with him. He knows what it takes to get it done in this position and he will doubtlessly do so. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs PHI – $7,800): Needs 32.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 35.7 fantasy points against Philadelphia. You typically know what you’re getting out of Siakam as he’s been consistent all season and he’s shown a good ceiling. He doesn’t have quite the ceiling that Millsap has on Sunday but he’s just as reliable. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Zach Collins (at DEN – $5,300): Needs 22.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 38.3 fantasy points against Denver. Collins is getting more minutes in this series because Enes Kanter can’t play. And he’s taken advantage of those extra minutes with some strong outings. The minutes will be there and though I worry about his performance, he’s at a good price if he does step up. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Mike Scott (at TOR – $3,700): Needs 15.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 17.8 fantasy points against Toronto. There are some good things about Scott but none of them are all that reliable. Scott has found his rhythm in the last two games and he’s turned into a somewhat reliable option with the minutes he’ll get. The other guys have higher ceilings, but Scott has the better upside here. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.