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Nikola Jokic was in foul trouble and dealing with a right hamstring injury for most of the second half and Boogie gave the Nuggets some awesome minutes off the bench in his stead. But in the end, the home court, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II were too much for the Nuggets to overcome. It’s hard to believe that 19 points is Boogie’s career high in the postseason but it’s true. Aaron Gordon had a big first half but failed to score in the second half, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds.

Alvarado and Phoenix’s Mark Williams got into it after the former was called for a foul for running into the latter, who was setting a screen. The two players got entangled, and both eventually swung wildly at each other, resulting in their ejections. Alvarado played 14 minutes, finishing with seven points, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer.

Williams and Jose Alvarado got into it after the latter was called for a foul for running into the former, who was setting a screen. The two would get entangled, ultimately leading to wild swings by both players. Both were ejected for their actions. Williams, who came off the bench for injury management reasons, played 11 minutes and finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will handle the center position for the rest of the game.

Christie only played one minute in Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Even if he’s allowed to play on Sunday, the second-year wing won’t get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.

Portland has games on Sunday and Monday, so Williams was bound to sit out one of them. His absence will likely result in Yang Hansen and Duop Reath assuming the backup center responsibilities, but neither player should be rostered in redraft leagues.

Sunday’s game will be the fifth that Grant has missed due to left Achilles tendonitis. Kris Murray has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but he has not done enough to merit being streamed in any fantasy league.

Vincent has not appeared in a game since December 14. While his continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it would help the Lakers to have him available since Austin Reaves (calf) is out.

Boucher will miss a second straight game for personal reasons, and it’s unknown when he’ll be available. He had not been in the Celtics’ rotation before his departure.

Timme is in the league’s concussion protocol. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has only appeared in two games since joining the Lakers in late November.

Hayes is on track to miss a second consecutive game with an ankle injury. His absence frees up minutes behind Deandre Ayton, with Jarred Vanderbilt being the most likely beneficiary. There’s no need to stream Vanderbilt.

Bogdanović left Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers with tightness in his left hip, but hamstring injury management is the reason he won’t play on Sunday. Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but that isn’t guaranteed with Derrick Jones Jr. available.