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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 15, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to action against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 26, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: user expressly acknowledges and agrees by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to action against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on March 26, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: user expressly acknowledges and agrees by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $12,000

Kawhi Leonard (at MIL – $16,000): Needs 60.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 60.1 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Kawhi is Kawhi and he’s arguably been the best player in these playoffs. The Raptors have certainly needed him to be great. The Bucks will present a tough matchup for him but I’m not doubting Kawhi. If you take him, he should be your top pick. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (vs TOR – $18,000): Needs 67.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.6 fantasy points against Boston. Giannis dominated this matchup in the regular season, averaging 57.9 fantasy points in three games and 1.65 FPPM in those contests. Kawhi is a different animal in the playoffs but Giannis is Giannis for a reason. And this will be the series where he’ll need to step up even more. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (at MIL – $13,500): Needs 54.5 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 32.2 fantasy points against Philadelphia. Siakam has been consistent all season and he played very well against the Bucks in the regular season, averaging 41.4 fantasy points in four games. The Raptors could play small with him at center at various stages. He should be in your top 3 if you take him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.