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Luka Doncic
Dallas Mavericks • #77 • PG
Mavericks' Luka Doncic (knee sprain) cleared to play in Game 2 Thursday
The Dallas Mavericks will have Luke Doncic (knee sprain) available for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.
What It Means
Doncic is managing a knee sprain, but won't let that keep him out of tonight's game as the Mavericks try to even series up to 1-1. Even with Doncic on the court, numberFire's projections give the Thunder an 80% win probability in Game 2.
Doncic is projected for 59.5 FanDuel points in tonight's contest, with 30.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 10.4 assists. He has an $11,800 salary.
Jarrett Allen
Cleveland Cavaliers • #31 • C
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (rib) out for Game 2 Thursday
The Cleveland Cavaliers have ruled out center Jarrett Allen (rib) for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
What It Means
Allen suffered a rib injury in the Cavaliers' first round series against the Orlando Magic and will now miss a fifth straight game as the Cavaliers take on the first-seed Celtics.
Allen's absence will keep Isaac Okoro in the lineup for another game. Okoro has a $3,800 salary on FanDuel and is projected for 13.9 FanDuel points, with 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
Rudy Gobert
Minnesota Timberwolves • #27 • C
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (personal) will return Friday for Game 3
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is not on the injury report for Friday's Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets.
What It Means
Gobert will return after missing Game 2 for the birth of his child. Kyle Anderson will likely shift back to the bench after replacing Gobert in the starting lineup. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid will also have fewer minutes available. Gobert recorded 6 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks across 35 minutes in Game 1.
numberFire's models project Gobert for 36.9 minutes and 38.7 FanDuel points in Game 2. He scored 38.1 FanDuel points in the first game of the series.
OG Anunoby
New York Knicks • #8 • SF
New York's OG Anunoby (hamstring) out for Game 3 on Friday
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out of Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
What It Means
Anunoby has been downgraded to out and will not play in Game 3 on Friday due to a left hamstring strain. Jalen Brunson (foot) is listed as questionable. Precious Achiuwa and Miles McBride could see more minutes with Anunoby unavailable.
Jalen Brunson
New York Knicks • #11 • PG
Knicks' Jalen Brunson (foot) questionable for Game 3 on Friday
New York Knicks' point guard Jalen Brunson (foot) is questionable for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
What It Means
Brunson is listed as questionable for Game 3 on Friday due to foot soreness. Brunson left Game 2 with foot soreness but returned, finishing with 32.5 minutes played. If he is available on Friday, our models expect him to play 43.6 minutes against the Pacers. OG Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out.
Brunson's Game 3 projection includes 32.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 50.8 FanDuel points.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Denver Nuggets • #5 • SG
Nuggets' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) questionable for Game 3 on Friday
Denver Nuggets' shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) is questionable for Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
What It Means
Caldwell-Pope has been added to the injury report with a right abdominal contusion. He is listed as questionable for Game 3 on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 35.4 minutes against the Timberwolves.
Caldwell-Pope's Game 3 projection includes 9.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 22.3 FanDuel points.
Reggie Jackson
Denver Nuggets • #7 • G
Denver's Reggie Jackson (calf) questionable for Game 3 on Friday
Denver Nuggets' guard Reggie Jackson (calf) is questionable for Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
What It Means
Jackson is dealing with a calf contusion and is listed as questionable for Game 3. If he is available, our models expect him to play 14.8 minutes against Minnesota.
Jackson's Game 3 projection includes 5.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 10.8 FanDuel points.
Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets • #27 • SG
Nuggets' Jamal Murray (calf) questionable for Game 3 on Friday
Denver Nuggets' shooting guard Jamal Murray (calf) is questionable for Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
What It Means
Murray continues to deal with a calf strain and is listed as questionable for Game 3 against Minnesota on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 39.3 minutes against the Timberwolves. Reggie Jackson (calf) is also questionable.
Murray's Game 3 projection includes 19.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 39.7 FanDuel points.
Patrick Beverley
Milwaukee Bucks • #21 • G
Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games
Milwaukee Bucks' guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended for 4 games for "forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators" and "an inappropriate interaction with a reporter during media availability", according to the NBA.
What It Means
Beverley was suspended for four games without pay for his actions during and after Game 6 on May 2nd.
OG Anunoby
New York Knicks • #8 • SF
OG Anunoby (hamstring) could miss Game 3 for Knicks
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby is uncertain for Friday's Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers due to a hamstring injury.
What It Means
Anunoby injured his hamstring and exited early on Wednesday night in Game 2. According to Ian Begley of SNY, there is "pessimism internally" about Anunoby's availability for Game 3 on Friday in Indiana. If Anunoby is unavailable, there will be more minutes available for Precious Achiuwa and Miles McBride.
Anunoby averaged 41.4 minutes and 30.2 FanDuel points across seven healthy playoff games. numberFire's models currently project him for 43.5 minutes and 36.8 FanDuel points in Game 3 on Friday.