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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 23, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 19: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors runs on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 19: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors runs on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 14: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks smiles against the Detroit Pistons during Game One of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 14, 2019 at Fiserv Forum 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value Forwards/Centers

Players costing over $12,000

Serge Ibaka (vs MIL – $8,500): Needs 34.9 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 37.6 fantasy points against Toronto. Of course, Ibaka had the big game when I didn’t pick him. I’ve loved him all series and Nick Nurse finally came around and listened to me. What took you saw long, Nick? I still love Ibaka but do worry if he can do it again, on the road. Mirotic and Lopez are still strong options with the series back in Milwaukee. Mirotic is reliable and Lopez has a high ceiling. Since I’m saying pick Ibaka, you probably shouldn’t pick Ibaka. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Norman Powell (vs MIL – $8,000): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.5 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Powell continues to be the secret weapon for the Raptors. He proved Game 3 was no fluke with a strong game in Game 4. But now the series shifts back to Milwaukee and that is a bit concerning. Can he play well on the road? He’ll get the chance but there is a red flag. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Marc Gasol (vs MIL – $12,000): Needs 47 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.5 fantasy points against Toronto. Gasol keeps playing well despite my reservations against him. Even in limited minutes, he’s delivering strong numbers. As long as he keeps hitting 3s the way he’s been hitting 3s and showing that he can stay on the floor, there’s no reason to think he’ll fall off. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.