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FanDuel NBA daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup for Nov. 7

By Brendan Galella

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks goes up for a dunk during a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks goes up for a dunk during a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Kristaps Porzingis can take over any game in a variety of ways, a dream scenario for FanDuel NBA leagues.

Seemingly each night any career-high established by Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis is in jeopardy of being surpassed, making him an ideal anchor for any FanDuel NBA lineup.

Sunday night against the Pacers, the impact of Porzingis stretched far beyond his incredible statistical output.

The 22-year-old out of Latvia set a new career-high in scoring for the second time this season, posting 40 points along with eight rebounds, six blocks, two conversions from 3-point range and an assist.

Porzingis took over the fourth quarter, pouring in 15 consecutive points for the Knicks, trimming down a 16-point deficit down to six in the process.

Once the Knicks were within striking distance, Porzingis served as the closer, connecting on a 16-foot jumper to tie the game with just over two minutes remaining, then found Frank Ntilikina on an open look on the perimeter to put the team ahead for good.

The performance against Indiana helped Porzingis clinch Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors, as he complied averages of 33.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game.

The seven-footer set a Knicks record for most points in the first nine games of the season, surpassing Bernard King with his 272 points during the run.

Porzingis ranks first in usage rate (35.5) second in scoring (30.2 points per game), third in blocks (2.2 per game) and fifth in Player Efficiency Rating (28.6).

With New York so reliant on the contributions of Porzingis, any FanDuel NBA lineup will benefit tremendously with his presence.