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Antetokounmpo will sit out his second straight postseason game with a calf strain. Look for Bobby Portis to see more minutes versus an Indiana defense allowing 50.0 FanDuel points per game to his position.

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Leonard is listed as questionable, but this is encouraging after he sat out Game 1 on Sunday. If he plays on Tuesday night for the first time since March 31, there will be fewer opportunities for Amir Coffey and Russell Westbrook.

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Vanderbilt has been out since the beginning of February due to a right mid-foot sprain. If he can return for Game 3, there will be fewer minutes available off the bench for Taurean Prince, Gabe Vincent, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Jaxson Hayes.

Vanderbilt averaged 16.0 FanDuel points and 20.0 minutes across 29 games this season, with 5.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

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Suggs injured his knee in the first quarter of Monday's Game 2 loss to the Cavaliers, but he returned after halftime and played well. The 22-year-old guard will have more than two full days to recover for Game 3, but if Suggs is limited or out, there could be more minutes for Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz.

numberFire's models project Suggs for 32.0 minutes and 29.1 FanDuel points in Game 3 on Thursday. He finished with 25.7 FanDuel points in 29.1 minutes on Monday.

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As expected, James will suit up for Game 2 on Monday after opening the day with a probable designation. The veteran should be a full-go as the Lakers battle back from a Game 1 loss.

James has a $10,300 salary for Monday's game and is projected for 50.8 FanDuel points off of 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. He has played over 40 minutes in each of the Lakers' last 2 games, including the Play-In Tournament.

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Davis played 44.5 minutes in the Lakers' Game 1 loss to Denver and should be in line for a similar workload tonight as the Lakers try to even the score. He scored 66.3 FanDuel points in that contest.

Davis is projected for 56.4 FanDuel points in Game 2, with 23.2 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. FanDuel has set his salary at $11,200.

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Leonard missed the Clippers first game of the playoffs after missing the final eight games of the regular season with a knee injury. His questionable designation gives him a shot to suit up against the Mavericks in Game 2. Los Angeles pulled off a win without Leonard in Game 1, but could certainly use his steady presence on the court going forward.

If he can play, our model would have Leonard going for 38.8 FanDuel points against Dallas off of 20.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. FanDuel has set his salary at $8,200.

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Antetokounmpo is still dealing with a left soleus strain. He missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with the injury, and it seems as though he'll remain sidelined for Game 2. Expect another Bobby Portis start.

Our models project Portis for 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 34.0 Fanduel points across 30.6 minutes of action.

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Embiid will play through his ongoing knee issues on Monday despite appearing to aggravate his injury during Game 1. The reigning MVP's health will be critical to Philadelphia's success this postseason.

Our model projects the star for 53.8 FanDuel points against the Knicks in Game 2, with 26.8 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He has an $11,500 salary for this evening's contests.

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Maxey was given a questionable tag earlier in the day while he dealt with an illness, but the first-time All-Star will play through his ailment in tonight's game against the Knicks. The Knicks lead the 76ers 1-0 nothing after their initial meeting on Saturday.

Our model projects Maxey for another massive workload in Game 2, with 35.9 FanDuel points over 40.7 minutes. He has an $8,600 salary and is projected for 20.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.