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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For October 31

By Brendan Galella

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin has posted consecutive double-doubles to open the season, making him a prime candidate for any FanDuel NBA lineup.

Blake Griffin does it all for the Clippers, making him a perfect FanDuel NBA option.
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Blake Griffin used to be penciled in for an automatic double-double in FanDuel NBA leagues.

During the first two seasons of his career, the 6-foot-10 forward totaled 104 double-doubles in his first 148 regular season appearances.

Griffin managed to record a double-double 70 percent of the time he played during his first two years in the league, but that figure has dropped to 38.9 percent over the past four years.

The rebounding average went from 11.5 rebounds per game during his first two years down to 8.5 rebounds a night over the past three years.

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A promising start to the 2015-16 season was derailed by an a quad injury and an off the court incident, resulting in a broken hand for Griffin after he punched a team trainer during a night out in Toronto.

To atone for the time he missed, Griffin bypassed any vacation time this summer and spent the offseason preparing for this year.

The results have been apparent after two games. Griffin opened the year with a 27 point, 13 rebound, three steal and two assist performance in Portland.

Griffen even sent back a layup attempt from Maurice Harkless for good measure.

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To follow up a stellar initial outing, Griffin posted 18 points, 10 rebounds and a steal in his home debut.

After being left off the All-Star team for the first time in his career, Griffin is well on his way back, averaging 22.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 assists per game.

He becomes an even more intriguing option Monday night in FanDuel NBA lineups if the Clippers hold out DeAndre Jordan after he sprained his thumb Sunday afternoon against Utah.