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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For December 31

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 8:19 p.m. ET

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Dec 21, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (center) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (left) and forward P.J. Tucker at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Rockets defeated the Suns 125-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

James Harden has opened a sizable lead in the assist race, making his transition to point guard a success for the Rockets and FanDuel NBA rosters this season.

Harden is dishing out 11.8 assists per game, the highest average any player has averaged over the past 22 years.If Harden dishes out 18 assists Saturday night against the Knicks, he will be on pace to become the first player since John Stockton in 1994-95 to average 12 assists per game. Harden has dished out 15 or more assists eight times this season.In addition to his exceptional passing, Harden has maintained his status as an elite FanDuel NBA option by compiling lofty statistics elsewhere.Both Harden and Westbrook are on pace to become the first players since Oscar Robertson in 1965-66 to average at least 25 points, 10 assists and 7.0 rebounds for a year.With 27.8 points, 11.8 assists, 7.9 rebounds, 3.0 made three-point shots and 1.4 steals per game, Harden is one of just three players, along with Westbrook and New Orleans forward Anthony Davis, to average at least 50 points per game in FanDuel NBA tournament play.The records for Harden keep piling up, Tuesday night in Dallas, Harden became the first player in league history to record 30 points, 10 assists and five rebounds while playing fewer than 30 minutes.Friday night, Harden became the first player in five years to submit a performance with at least 30 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds and five steals, as he carried Houston to a victory over the Clippers.Harden posted 30 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, five steals and a block while the Rockets scored a season-high 140 points.By generating 56.6 points per game each night for the Rockets, accounting for 49.4 percent of the total offense in Houston, Harden is an exceptional option for any FanDuel NBA roster.Next: Top Four Point Guards For Saturday

Nov 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) dribbles the ball past Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Point Guards

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Next: Top Four Shooting Guards For Saturday

Dec 16, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) works the ball against Boston Celtics guard forward Jae Crowder (99) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Shooting Guards

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Next: Top Four Small Forwards For Saturday

Dec 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Chicago 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Small Forwards

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Next: Top Four Power Forwards For Saturday

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

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Next: Top Four Centers And Final Lineup For Saturday

Dec 30, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Centers

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Next: 2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Week 10

Final Lineup

PG Derrick Rose ($6,600)PG George Hill ($6,600)SG James Harden ($11,300)SG J.J. Redick ($4,400)SF Trevor Ariza ($5,500)SF Gordon Hayward ($7,900)PF Jabari Parker ($7,200)PF Enes Kanter ($5,400)C Greg Monroe ($5,000)