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Luka Doncic
Dallas Mavericks • #77 • PG
Luka Doncic (ankle) available for Mavericks on Wednesday night
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is starting in Wednesday's Game 5 contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What It Means
Doncic is active in Oklahoma City after he was given a probable designation with ankle soreness and a sprain. In 41.1 expected minutes, our models project Doncic to score 57.2 FanDuel points.
Doncic's current projection includes 28.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 10.1 assists.
Josh Giddey
Oklahoma City Thunder • #3 • PG
Josh Giddey playing off Thunder's bench on Wednesday night
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey is not starting in Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Dallas Mavericks.
What It Means
Giddey will play with Oklahoma City's second unit after Isaiah Joe was included in Game 5's starting five.
In 159 playoff minutes, Giddey has accounted for 0.90 FanDuel points per minute and a 22.1% usage rate.
Isaiah Joe
Oklahoma City Thunder • #11 • SG
Thunder starting Isaiah Joe on Wednesday, Josh Giddey to second unit
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe is starting in Wednesday's Game 5 lineup against the Dallas Mavericks.
What It Means
Joe will make his first playoff start this season after Josh Giddey was given a bench role due to his ineffectiveness.
In 122 postseason minutes, Joe has produced 0.69 FanDuel points per minute and a 16.6% usage rate.
Dean Wade
Cleveland Cavaliers • #32 • PF
Cavaliers starting Dean Wade for injured Caris LeVert (knee) on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Dean Wade is starting in Wednesday's Game 5 lineup versus the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Wade will move in Cleveland's starting five after Caris LeVert was held out with a knee bruise.
In 47 minutes in today's splits, Wade has produced 0.68 FanDuel points per minute and a 10.3% usage rate.
Jarrett Allen
Cleveland Cavaliers • #31 • C
Jarrett Allen (rib) remains out for Cavaliers on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) is ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Allen will miss his eighth straight playoff game with a bruised rib. Expect Isaac Okoro to see an increased role in Boston.
In 111 minutes with today's rotation, Okoro is producing 0.54 FanDuel points per minute and a 12.6% usage rate.
Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers • #45 • SG
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell (calf) ruled out on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (calf) will not play in Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Mitchell was expected to miss his second straight game after reports stated he was unlikely to play with his calf strain.
With Cleveland's short-handed rotation, expect Darius Garland to handle a lead offensive role on Tuesday.
Caris LeVert
Cleveland Cavaliers • #3 • SG
Caris LeVert (knee) ruled out Cleveland's Wednesday Game 5 matchup
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (knee) will not play in Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
After suffering a recent left knee bone bruise, LeVert will be held out in Boston. Expect Dean Wade to play an extended role as the Cavaliers attempt to fend off elimination.
In 47 minutes with today's inactives, Wade has accounted for a 0.68 FanDuel points per minute and a 10.3% usage rate.
Craig Porter Jr.
Cleveland Cavaliers • #9 • PG
Cleveland's Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) inactive on Wednesday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) is ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Porter Jr. is unable to make his first playoff appearance after he was listed as doubtful.
Look for Sam Merrill to see more minutes with Cleveland's short-handed rotation.
Mike Conley
Minnesota Timberwolves • #10 • PG
Minnesota's Mike Conley (Achilles) questionable on Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 contest against the Denver Nuggets.
What It Means
Conley is uncertain to return after he was sidelined on Tuesday night with a right soleus strain. Expect Nickeil Alexander-Walker to see an increased role after he logged 39 minutes in Game 5 with Conley out.
Conley's current projection includes 11.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
Luka Doncic
Dallas Mavericks • #77 • PG
Luka Doncic (ankles) expected to play Game 5 Wednesday for Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankles) is probable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What It Means
Doncic will continue to play through his ailments on Wednesday night. He's shooting just 39.0 percent from the field this series, but Doncic is averaging 22.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2.3 triples per game.
numberFire's models project Luka to lead the NBA with 57.3 FanDuel points on Wednesday.