Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will play Saturday in the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What It Means
Doncic entered Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with a questionable tag due to a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. However, there was never any doubt he'd be able to take the floor with a chance to take a series lead.
Our models project Doncic for 30.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 10.0 assists and 58.9 FanDuel points across 41.0 minutes of action.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is expected to play Saturday in the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Tim McMahon of ESPN.
What It Means
Doncic is currently listed questionable due to a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. However, it seems as though he'll be ready to take the court in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Keep a loose eye on his status over the next 2 hours as we approach tipoff.
Our models project Doncic for 30.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 10.0 assists and 58.9 FanDuel points across 41.0 minutes of action.
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.