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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For February 5

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 10:31 p.m. ET

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Jan 15, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives in against Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson (10) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook has posted 25 triple-doubles in 51 appearances this season, making him a must-start option in FanDuel NBA leagues.

Somehow Russell Westbrook finds a new way add amazement around his incredible stat lines.

The 28-year-old guard is leading the league in scoring at 30.8 points per game and is on pace to become the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double, adding 10.5 rebounds and 10.3 assists to his lofty scoring total.

In his latest effort, Westbrook capped his 25th triple-double performance of the year by dragging Oklahoma City to a much-needed victory over the Grizzlies Friday night, simply taking over in the fourth quarter.

Westbrook staged a personal 15-0 run to clinch the victory, highlighted by a pair of shots from three-point range, an impressive layup over Zach Randolph and a perfect 7-for-7 performance at the free throw line to move the Thunder just 0.5 games behind Memphis for sixth place in the Western Conference playoff race.

Oklahoma City holds the edge in the season series at 2-1, but the two teams play again in Memphis in early April.

As long as Westbrook is in the lineup, the Thunder has a chance to win. During three games against Memphis, Westbrook is posting averages of 27.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game, with a pair of triple-doubles.

No matter the opponent, Westbrook finds a way to contribute, making him a star in FanDuel NBA league play.

Each night Westbrook is contributing an average of 57.3 points FanDuel NBA fantasy points, the most of any player in the league.

Along with his absurd offensive statistics, Westbrook is thriving on the defensive end, registering at least one steal in 19 consecutive games, the longest streak in the NBA and has even served as a rim protector for the Thunder.

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Westbrook is averaging 2.2 steals during his 19-game steal streak, carving out another elite figure for FanDuel NBA purposes.

With only six teams in action on Super Bowl Sunday, the roster options for FanDuel NBA leagues are limited, but Westbrook is worth an add anytime.

Nov 27, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket on Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the fourth quarter of the game at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Rockets won 130-114. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Point Guards

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Next: Top Four Shooting Guards For Sunday

Jan 29, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) controls a ball as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends during the third quarter at Air Canada Centre. The Orlando Magic won 114-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Shooting Guards

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Next: Top Four Small Forwards For Sunday

Jan 11, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after a three point basket during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Small Forwards

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Next: Top Four Power Forwards For Sunday

Jan 24, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Power Forwards

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Next: Top Four Centers And Final Lineup For Sunday

Jan 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) dribbles in on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-109. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Centers

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Next: 10 Potential Carmelo Anthony Trades

Final Lineup

PG Russell Westbrook

PG Isaiah Thomas

SG Victor Oladipo

SG Jamal Crawford

SF Jae Crowder

SF DeMarre Carroll

PF Trevor Booker

PF Marreese Speights