Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson is not starting in Friday's Game 3 lineup versus the Denver Nuggets.
What It Means
Anderson will have a second unit role after Rudy Gobert was included in Game 3's starting five. In 14.9 expected minutes, our models project Anderson to score 13.2 FanDuel points.
Anderson's current projection includes 4.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (personal) is starting in Friday's Game 3 lineup versus the Denver Nuggets.
What It Means
After sitting out in Game 2 for personal reasons, Gobert will make his return to the court at home. In 36.9 expected minutes, our models project Gobert to score 38.7 FanDuel points.
Gobert's current projection includes 13.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
Denver Nuggets' guard Reggie Jackson (calf) is available for Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
What It Means
Jackson has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play in Game 3 on Friday. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) and Jamal Murray (calf) are also available. Our models expect Jackson to play 14.8 minutes against the Timberwolves.
Jackson's Game 3 projection includes 5.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 10.9 FanDuel points. His salary is $3,600.
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) is available for Friday's Game 3 contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What It Means
Caldwell-Pope will suit up in Minnesota after he was listed as questionable with a right abdominal contusion. In 33.4 expected minutes, our models project Caldwell-Pope to score 21.3 FanDuel points.
Caldwell-Pope's current projection includes 9.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (calf) will play in Friday's Game 3 contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What It Means
Murray is active in Minnesota despite struggling in the first two games of this series with a left calf strain. In 36.3 expected minutes, our models project Murray to score 36.5 FanDuel points.
Murray's current projection includes 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.1 assists.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) will play in Friday's Game 3 contest against the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
Brunson will suit up on Friday night despite dealing with right foot soreness. In 43.5 expected minutes, our models project Brunson to score 49.7 FanDuel points.
Brunson's current projection includes 31.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists.
New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa is starting in Friday's Game 3 lineup versus the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
Achiuwa will make his first playoff start this season after OG Anunoby was ruled out. In 32.9 expected minutes, our models project Achiuwa to record 31.1 FanDuel points.
Achiuwa's current projection includes 12.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee, ankle) is questionable for Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
What It Means
Doncic is dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness and is listed as questionable for Game 3 on Saturday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 41.0 minutes against the Thunder.
Doncic's Game 3 projection includes 30.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 10.0 assists, and 58.9 FanDuel points.
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Dean Wade (knee) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 contest versus the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Wade appears close to making his playoff debut this season after he was unable to play with a right knee sprain. Expect Georges Niang to see more minutes if Wade is inactive.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Allen hast yet to make an appearance in Round 2 after he suffered a bruised rib. Look for Isaac Okoro to see extended playing timer if Allen remains inactive.
Allen's current projection includes 12.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.