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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For December 25

By Brendan Galella

Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots over New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots over New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. Dwyane Wade ($6,600) vs. San Antonio Spurs
  2. Zach LaVine ($6,500) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  3. Avery Bradley ($6,400) vs. New York Knicks
  4. J.J. Redick ($4,500) vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Rationale:

  • Even on an off shooting night, Dwayne Wade is an asset for FanDuel NBA lineups. The Hornets limited Wade to 5-of-16 shooting from the field Friday night, his 12th game shooting below 40 percent from the field this season, but he still posted over 25 fantasy points for the 17th time in the last 18 games by collecting seven rebounds, dishing out two assists and recording two steals. Wade’s versatility is a huge bonus in FanDuel NBA tournament play.
  • Boston has yet to play Avery Bradley less than 30 minutes this season. Since opening night, a span of 30 consecutive games, Bradley has spent 62.5 percent of the available minutes on the floor for the Celtics each night, providing him numerous opportunities to contribute. At 35.2 minutes played per game, Bradley is tied with DeMar DeRozan for the 16th highest average in minutes, but Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has continually shown he prefers not to rest his starting shooting guard for extended periods of time.