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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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Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) dunks during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) dunks during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Power Forwards

  1. Kevin Love ($8,400) vs. Golden State Warriors
  2. Kristaps Porzingis ($7,500) vs. Boston Celtics
  3. LaMarcus Aldridge ($6,400) vs. Chicago Bulls
  4. Enes Kanter ($5,100) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Rationale:

  • Simply by having his long range shot fall more consistency, Kevin Love has returned to an elite option in FanDuel NBA play. Love is connecting on 40.6 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc and making 2.6 three-point shots a night. With his shot falling, seemingly everything else has fallen into place, with Love averaging 2.4 offensive rebounds per game, his highest since joining the Cavaliers and his 10.8 rebounds per game rank as the 10th most in the league.
  • San Antonio is hoping LaMarcus Aldridge is returning to All-Star form. The 6’11” forward has been a risky selection for FanDuel NBA lineups, as he is avearging 16.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, his lowest averages since his debut season, but he is coming off some impressive performances. Aldridge has posted two double-doubles in his past three games and torched Portland for 18 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals, enough for 49.8 fantasy points in his last outing.