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

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on May 23, 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 23: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball while being guarded by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum on May 23, 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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DraftKings, Giannis Antetokounmpo
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 $12,000

Giannis Antetokounmpo (at TOR – $17,500): Needs 70.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 41.2 fantasy points against Toronto. Giannis was down in Game 5 and that’s slightly concerning because maybe the Raptors defense has done a better job on him? He’s also potentially banged up with the ankle injury that kept him out at the end of a close Game 5, which was just weird. But I’m also not going to doubt Giannis with the Bucks season on the line. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Kawhi Leonard (vs MIL – $16,000): Needs 64.2 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 61.9 fantasy points against Milwaukee. And I’m definitely not doubting Kawhi, who has been the best and most consistent player in the playoffs. The knee injury doesn’t seem to be a thing anymore and if you’re going to take Kawhi then you should definitely make him your top pick. Kawhi doesn’t want to go back to Milwaukee and will do everything he can to make sure this series ends in Toronto. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Pascal Siakam (vs MIL – $12,000): Needs 49 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 43.6 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Siakam was back up in Game 5 and that’s hopefully a good sign heading into Game 6. He has been up-and-down in this series but the minutes and opportunities will continue to be there, which is a good overall sign. He’s a good PRO pick and could even jump up to STAR depending on the rest of your lineup. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.