FanDuel daily picks: Building around Raptors Kawhi Leonard

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

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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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

Brook Lopez (at TOR – $9,500): Needs 37.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 28.6 fantasy points against Toronto. I still don’t mind Ibaka, especially with the series heading back to Toronto. But his minutes aren’t as guaranteed as those of Lopez, who will definitely play big minutes and get plenty of opportunities with his shooting and shot blocking. Lopez may have to carry more of the load with the way Mirotic played in Game 5. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Norman Powell (vs MIL – $9,000): Needs 36.1 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 13.3 fantasy points against Milwaukee. Powell was down in Game 5 but the minutes and chances will still be there for him. And with the series back in Toronto, he’ll probably find more comfort back at home. I’m not worried about Powell. He’s been a game changer for the Raptors and is playing with a ton of confidence right now. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling.

Marc Gasol (vs MIL – $13,500): Needs 52.7 fantasy points. LAST GAME – 13.2 fantasy points against Toronto. Gasol was down in Game 5 but his performances in Toronto are proven. He’s been great at home and I expect things to tick back up for him. It’s a high salary and you can’t afford the same miss, so that does make him a slight risk. But again, he’s proven in Toronto. You should trust him. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.