Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is inactive for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
What It Means
According to Kidd, Hardaway suffered a setback with his ankle injury at Tuesday's practice. Look for Josh Green to see more time off the bench in Game 5.
Green's current projection includes 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
According to Chris Haynes, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is likely out for the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs if they advance.
What It Means
Per Hayes, Boston's expectation or the hope is for Porzingis to potentially return in the Eastern Conference Finals if they make it. Expect the Celtics to update his status when Porzingis receives another evaluation in one week.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford is starting in Wednesday's Game 5 lineup against the Miami Heat.
What It Means
Horford will make his first playoff start this season after Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out with a calf strain. In 34.1 expected minutes, our models project Horford to score 28.8 FanDuel points. Horford's current projection includes 10.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
Miami Heat guard Delon Wright is starting in Wednesday's Game 5 lineup versus the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Wright will move into Miami's starting five after Jaime Jaquez Jr. was held out with a right hip flexor strain. In 24.2 expected minutes, our models project Wright to score 21.4 FanDuel points. Wright's current projection includes 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
What It Means
Haliburton continues to deal with back spams and is listed as questionable to face the Bucks on Thursday. He logged 33.9 minutes in Game 5's loss on Tuesday, and if he is available on Thursday, our models expect him to play 38.0 minutes in Game 6.
Haliburton's Game 6 projection includes 21.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 12.2 assists, and 49.4 FanDuel points.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (oblique) is probable for Thursday's Game 6 contest against the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
Beverley is expected to play In Indiana after he was given a probable designation. In 185 minutes with Milwaukee's expected rotation, Beverley is averaging 0.96 FanDuel points per minute and a 14.0% usage rate.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 6 contest against the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
Antetokounmpo remains unlikely to play despite participating in some recent on court workouts. Expect Bobby Portis to see an extended role at the forward positions in Game 6. In 248 minutes with Thursday's expected inactives, Portis is averaging 1.31 FanDuel points per minute and a 30.6% usage rate.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) is doubtful for Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.
What It Means
After sitting out Game 5, Lillard is listed as doubtful to return for Game 6 on Thursday due to right Achilles tendinitis. If Lillard remains out, Malik Beasley could receive another start.
In Game 5 on Tuesday, Beasley played 27.9 minutes and recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, and 3 steals.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (injury recovery) is questionable for Game 6 against the New York Knicks on Thursday.
What It Means
Embiid is listed as questionable for Game 6 on Thursday due to injury recovery on his knee. Embiid logged 47.8 minutes in Game 5's overtime win on Tuesday with a 19-point triple double. If he is available for Game 6, our models expect him to play 42.6 minutes.
Embiid's Game 6 projection includes 29.6 points, 13.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 59.7 FanDuel points.