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Jalen BrunsonNew York Knicks

Jalen Brunson

New York Knicks • #11 PG

New York's Jalen Brunson (foot) questionable to return on Wednesday

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.

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Tyrese HaliburtonIndiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton

Indiana Pacers PG

Tyrese Haliburton (back) available for Pacers' Wednesday Game 2 contest

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.

Source: NBA.com
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Jarrett AllenCleveland Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen

Cleveland Cavaliers • #31 C

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable for Game 2 on Thursday

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.

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Luka DoncicDallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks • #77 PG

Mavericks list Luka Doncic (knee) as probable on Thursday

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.

Source: NBA.com
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Mitchell RobinsonNew York Knicks

Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks • #23 C

Charania: New York's Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out at least 6-to-8 weeks

According to Shams Charania, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will receive another evaluation in six to eight weeks.

What It Means

After suffering a stress injury to his left ankle, Robinson is sidelined at least a month and a half.

Expect Precious Achiuwa to see a backup role at center while Isaiah Hartenstein should see an increase in minutes.

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Luka DoncicDallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks • #77 PG

Luka Doncic (knee) available for Mavericks' Tuesday Game 1 contest versus Thunder

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.

Source: Ryan Stiles
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Jarrett AllenCleveland Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen

Cleveland Cavaliers • #31 C

Cleveland's Jarrett Allen (rib) remains out on Tuesday

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.

Source: Chris Fedor
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Tyrese HaliburtonIndiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton

Indiana Pacers PG

Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable again Game 2 for Pacers

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.

Source: MLB.com
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Mitchell RobinsonNew York Knicks

Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks • #23 C

Knicks rule out Mitchell Robinson (injury management) for Game 2 on Wednesday

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.

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Kyle AndersonMinnesota Timberwolves

Kyle Anderson

Minnesota Timberwolves • #1 SF

Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson starting for Rudy Gobert (personal) in Game 2 Monday

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.

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