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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – May 25, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four 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 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four 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, 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 – $11,800): Needs 54.6 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 63.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Kawhi has a chance to end the Bucks season and I totally trust Kawhi because why shouldn’t I trust Kawhi? He’s been the best player in this series and that’s saying a lot considering he’s up against the MVP. He was great in Game 5 and even paced himself a bit. I have no doubts about Kawhi as the injury concern is gone. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at TOR – $11,600): Needs 52 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 42.5 fantasy points against Toronto. The Bucks need a huge outing from Giannis. He has it in him. We know he has it in him. He just has to go out there and show out. I’m expecting Giannis to step up because that’s what a MVP would do in this situation and I’m always going to love Giannis. But the Raptors defense is onto something and that part is concerning. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs MIL – $9,200): Needs 41.3 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.25 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Siakam has been up-and-down in this series which is slightly concerning. He was up in Game 5 so if the trend holds, he’ll be down in Game 6. I find him to be a reliable option because I like his overall game and you know he’s going to get the minutes and opportunities. He’s a solid option who will deliver. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.