New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) is questionable to return to Wednesday's Game 2 contest against the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
Brunson's status is currently in limbo after he was forced to leave with right foot soreness. Look for Miles McBride to see more minutes at point guard while Brunson is in the locker room.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) will play in Wednesday's Game 2 contest against the New York Knicks.
What It Means
Haliburton is active in New York despite dealing with low back spasms. In 36.1 expected minutes, our models project Haliburton to score 44.9 FanDuel points.
Haliburton's current projection includes 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 11.0 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) is questionable for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
What It Means
Allen continues to deal with a rib contusion that has sidelined him since April 27th. If he is available, our models expect him to play 31.0 minutes against the Celtics. If Allen remains out, look for Isaac Okoro to make another start. In Game 1 he played 28.6 minutes and recorded 11 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist.
Allen's Game 2 projection includes 12.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 31.0 FanDuel points.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) is probable for Thursday's Game 2 contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What It Means
Doncic remains on track to play in Oklahoma City after he was listed as probable. In 41.1 expected minutes, our models project Doncic to score 58.2 FanDuel points.
Doncic's current projection includes 29.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 10.1 assists.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play in Tuesday's Game 1 contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What It Means
Doncic will suit up on the road after he was listed as probable with a right knee sprain. In 41.1 expected minutes against a Thunder team ranked first among playoff teams in defensive rating, our models project Doncic to score 58.3 FanDuel points.
Doncic's current projection includes 29.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 10.1 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) will not play in Tuesday's Game 1 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Allen will sit out his fourth straight postseason game with a bruised rib. Look for Isaac Okoro to see an extended role versus a Boston team ranked second among playoff teams in defensive rating.
In 539 minutes this season with today's rotation, Okoro is averaging 0.69 FanDuel points per minute and a 13.6% usage rate.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks due to low back spasms.
What It Means
Haliburton played 36 minutes in Monday's Game 1 after being listed as questionable, but he was held to 6 points on 2-of-6 shots, with 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, and 2 triples. T.J. McConnell could see more run in Game 2 if Haliburton is hobbled.
numberFire's models project Haliburton for 36.1 minutes and 45.0 FanDuel points on Wednesday. McConnell scored 31.7 FanDuel points in 22.3 minutes in Game 1.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (injury management) has been ruled out of Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
What It Means
Robinson has been listed as out for Game 2 against the Pacers on Wednesday as he continues to manage an ankle injury. Robinson played 11.8 minutes in Game 1, recording 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.
The Minnesota Timberwolves listed Kyle Anderson as a starter for Game 2 of their Western Conference Semi-Finals series against the Denver Nuggets.
What It Means
With Gobert away from the team, the Wolves will turn to Anderson to help fill out the starting five. A hip injury limited Anderson in the Timberwolves' series against the Suns in the first round and he only played 12 minutes in Game 1 against Denver, so he could still play a limited role tonight despite getting the start. Our model projects him for 22.3 FanDuel points across 25.2 minutes of action, with 6.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
With Anderson in the starting lineup, it looks like Naz Reid will continue operating as the Timberwolves' sixth man. He's projected for 33.7 FanDuel points off the bench and could still be in for an elevated role with Gobert absent.