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Brandon Sampson

NBA Point Guard #44

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Brandon Sampson will start on Wednesday against the Blazers.

The Bulls are missing 80% of their usual starting lineup, so Sampson is likely looking at some minutes. Lauri Markkanen is just “worn out” according to coach Jim Boylen, but he may not be out for long. Sampson is a desperation stream or DFS play.
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Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter

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Ayo Dosunmu

MIN Guard #13

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Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon Jr. will start against the Nuggets on Thursday.

With Dosunmu out, the Timberwolves find themselves in a tougher spot in Thursday’s closeout game. They’ll insert Shannon into the opening unit, who scored 15 points in Game 4. Minnesota will face a Denver team that is also dealing with a key injury to Aaron Gordon, who will not play in Game 6.
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Source: Timberwolves PR

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Aaron Gordon

DEN Forward #32
Aaron Gordon (calf) will not play against the Timberwolves on Thursday.

For the third time in this series, the Nuggets will be without their starting power forward. The versatile two-way forward has struggled with injuries throughout his 12th NBA season, and has played in only three of the five playoff games so far, averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Without Gordon, Spencer Jones should fill in again as the fifth starter. Jones scored 20 points and made four three-pointers in Denver’s Game 5 victory.
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Injury

Source: Anthony Slater

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Mitchell Robinson

NYK Center-Forward #23
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were ejected during second quarter of Thursday’s game.

Robinson and Daniels got tangled up as OG Anunoby attempted a free throw during the second quarter of Thursday’s game. Shoving ensued from multiple players on each team as the situation briefly escalated. Both players were eventually ejected for their roles, leaving each team without key defenders.
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Source: Ian Begley

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Ayo Dosunmu

MIN Guard #13
Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will not play against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Dosunmu’s absence on Thursday is undoubtedly a major blow for the Timberwolves, who are already playing without Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles). Since being acquired ahead of February’s trade deadline, the fifth-year guard has been stellar for Minnesota on both ends of the floor. He’s become one of the team’s best and most reliable scorers during the postseason. Without Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle will likely be counted on for more offensive production.
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Injury

Source: Shams Charania

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Joel Embiid

PHI Center-Forward #21

Joel Embiid (appendicitis) is available to play against the Celtics on Thursday.

On the heels of a 39-minute outing, in which he scored 33 points in Philadelphia’s win, the former league MVP will take the floor on Thursday with a chance for another strong performance. Embiid has battled injuries throughout the season, but his late arrival to this opening-round series has been difference-making. He’ll likely carry a heavy workload, as the Sixers try to avoid elimination.

Injury

Source: Derek Bodner

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Josh Hart

NYK Guard #3

Josh Hart (back) is available to play against the Hawks on Thursday.

The Knicks will have their do-it-all wing available for Thursday’s contest, as they attempt to close out the Hawks. Hart has played in all five games of the opening-round series, averaging 9.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. He’ll likely start and play an important role on both ends of the floor.

Injury

Source: Ian Begley

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Scottie Barnes

TOR Forward-Guard #4

Scottie Barnes (quad) is not on the injury report for Friday’s Game 6 against the Cavaliers.

Barnes played through a right quad contusion that he suffered during the second quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 defeat. Following the game, he said that he’ll be fine for Game 6, and the Raptors have not even included Barnes on the initial injury report. With Toronto’s season on the line, Barnes will take on his usual workload, if not exceed it.

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Jonathan Isaac

ORL Forward #1

Jonathan Isaac (knee) is doubtful for Friday’s Game 6 against the Pistons.

Isaac has yet to appear in a game this postseason, and it’s unlikely that will change in Game 6. His continued absence would not significantly affect the Magic rotation, as Isaac last appeared in a game on March 12.

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Source: NBA Injury Report

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Brandon Ingram

TOR Forward #3
Brandon Ingram (heel) is questionable for Friday’s Game 6 against the Cavaliers.

Ingram exited Wednesday’s Game 5 defeat with a right heel injury that the Raptors are now describing as inflammation. While A.J. Lawson entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, he only played two minutes, with fellow reserve Jamal Shead logging 34 minutes. If Ingram can’t play on Friday, Lawson could start, but Shead stands to benefit more in terms of playing time.
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Injury

Source: Ian Finlayson

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Kevin Huerter

DET Guard-Forward #27
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Friday’s Game 6 against the Magic.

Huerter did not play in Wednesday’s Game 5 victory, with his absence leading to a few more minutes for Daniss Jenkins. However, Jenkins did not receive too big a boost, as Cade Cunningham played 44 of a possible 48 minutes. Huerter’s return would give the Pistons another perimeter shooting option to play off of Cunningham.
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Source: NBA Injury Report

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