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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 12

By Michael Yaffe

Jan 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stretches for the loose ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (bottom) dives to the ground during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stretches for the loose ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (bottom) dives to the ground during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler (5) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler (5) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Punt Plays

  • Courtney Lee, Memphis Grizzlies ($4,100) vs. Houston Rockets: Lee is poised to return against a Rockets team that is fifth-worst overall against his position. The former Hilltopper was averaging 27.8 FPPG over his last two contests before he incurred the bruised hip vs. OKC.
  • Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns ($3,900) vs. Indiana Pacers: Booker probably gets checked for ID at R-rated movies, but the season-ending injury to Eric Bledsoe has forced the Suns’ hand in his development sooner than anticipated. The young’un has responded well to the promotion though, exceeding 26 fantasy points in three of his last four outings. The Pacers are towards the median vs. Booker’s position overall so he’ll get a chance to make it four out of five, by virtue of sheer volume if nothing else.

My Lineup for Jan. 12:

Position Name Cost
PG Russell Westbrook $10,900
PG Michael Carter-Williams $6,900
SG Courtney Lee $4,100
SG Devin Booker $3,900
SF Paul George $9,000
SF Carmelo Anthony $9,000
PF Zach Randolph $6,800
PF Jabari Parker $4,800
C Kelly Olynyk $4,600
Total Cost $60,000

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