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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Dec. 5

By Michael Yaffe

Oct 28, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) guarded by Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 116-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
The Beard gets better without rest between games. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. James Harden, Houston Rockets ($10,800) vs. Sacramento
  2. Zach LaVine, Minnesota Timberwolves ($5,800) vs. Portland
  3. Jamal Crawford, L.A. Clippers ($4,200) vs. Orlando
  4. Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic ($5,600) vs. L.A. Clippers

Rationale:

  • Harden actually plays better (32.2 vs. 29.5 PPG overall) without rest between games and Sacramento is worst in the league vs. opposing SGs over its last 10 and their last five games.
  • As poorly has Sacramento has fared recently in this category, Portland is still worst overall. LaVine has been coming off the bench since Rubio’s return but he’s continuing to see upwards of 30 minutes per game.
  • Although Austin Rivers got the start against the Pacers, he only managed 10.9 fantasy points in 35 minutes while Crawford produced 23.7 off the bench. I assume coach Doc Rivers is trying to preserve the integrity of the rotation, but maybe he should take note of how Jason Kidd stopped trying to force the issue with Tyler Ennis in Milwaukee.
  • Fournier sneaks in for reasons similar to Payton, although the Clippers have been just average vs. opposing 2 guards over their past five games regardless.

 

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