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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 21, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 31, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 31, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot against the Detroit Pistons during Game One of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 14, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

High Salary Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $8,333

Kawhi Leonard (vs MIL – $11,200): Needs 51.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 59.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Kawhi showed up in a big way in Game 3 because Kawhi was always going to show up in a big way in Game 3. He’s the one guy on the Raptors that you don’t have to worry about. The Raptors will need that same kind of effort in Game 4 and with the leg injury, that does make me a bit concerned. I’m not going to doubt Kawhi, but there are some red flags with injury and fatigue. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at TOR – $11,800): Needs 54.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 58.75 fantasy points against Toronto. Giannis didn’t even play well in Game 3, ended up fouling out, and still put up plenty of numbers. You just know what you’re getting out of Giannis. He’s going to get you everything you want and more. Expect him to be even better in Game 4. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs MIL – $9,400): Needs 42.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 49.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Siakam needed to show up in a big way and Siakam showed up in a big way. That’s the good news. Now, can he do it again? His salary has gone up based on the big game and while he’s been a reliable option throughout the season, Game 2 still looms. I would still trust Siakam at home because he’s earned that benefit of the doubt. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.