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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For February 27

By Brendan Galella

Feb 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel (3) argues a call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel (3) argues a call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) guards Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The 76ers won 124-122. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) guards Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The 76ers won 124-122. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Power Forwards

  1. Dario Saric ($7,000) vs. Golden State Warriors
  2. Dirk Nowitzki ($6,200) vs. Miami Heat
  3. James Johnson ($6,100) vs. Dallas Mavericks
  4. Nerlens Noel ($5,900) vs. Miami Heat

Rationale:

  • Dario Saric is beginning to make a late push for Rookie of the Year honors, possibly supplanting teammate Joel Embiid for the award. With Embiid once again sidelined due to a bone bruise, Saric has thrived with an increased workload for the 76ers, posting four consecutive double-doubles, averaging 19.3 points, 12 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 conversions from 3-point range in the run. FanDuel NBA leagues have taken notice of his productivity, with his roster value increasing by $1,700 from Saturday’s game against New York to Monday’s contest against Golden State.
  • For the fourth time in the past seven games, Miami forward James Johnson has managed to post 35 or more points in FanDuel NBA tournament play. During Saturday’s victory over the Pacers, Johnson managed to provide an impact in each FanDuel NBA category, totaling 15 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Johnson is averaging career-highs in scoring, rebounds and assists this season.