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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 20, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors tries to get the fans louder during their game against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors tries to get the fans louder during their game against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC -¬ JANUARY 24: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards on January 24, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC -¬ JANUARY 24: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards on January 24, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Draymond Green (at POR – $10,600): Needs 48 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 67/75 fantasy points against Portland. I said from Game 1 that Draymond was going to be the top option in this series because the Blazers frontcourt has no answer for the all-around ability of Draymond. And I’ve been right. Sometimes I’m pretty smart. I continue to have no doubts about Draymond. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevon Looney (at POR – $4,600): Needs 20.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 14.75 fantasy points against Portland. With Iguodala potentially out, Looney will continue to get the minutes for the Warriors, not that that was ever a real question considering that Durant is also hurt. As I’ve been saying about the Blazers frontcourt, they just can’t match the Warriors in terms of smarts and athleticism. Looney will continue to be a decent enough option due to minutes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

Alfonzo McKinnie (at POR – $2,800): Needs 12.8 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 18.25 fantasy points against Portland. No Iguodala means more McKinnie. If Iguodala plays, that does change the dynamic a little bit but the Warriors will probably hold him out because, you know, why bother? McKinnie can make an impact and do a little bit of everything with his scoring and rebounding. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a decent ceiling.