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Embiid has been ruled out less than a half-hour before tip-off in a tough development for fantasy managers. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Marcus Morris Sr., but Paul Reed stands to be the better streaming option.

Edwards led the Timberwolves in scoring in Friday’s series finale, but efficiency was an issue. The Timberwolves’ star shot 7-of-19 from inside the arc in Game 6 while also enduring some struggles at the foul line. Add in Edwards recording just two assists, and this was a disappointing end to the season. Given the knee issues that he endured late in the season, getting rested and healthy will be the priority for Edwards this offseason. He’s likely to come off the board in the latter stages of the first round in fantasy drafts next fall, be it category or points leagues.

After shooting a combined 4-of-19 from beyond the arc in Games 3 through 5, Champagnie found his shot in Friday’s series clincher. The Spurs’ wing knocked down four of nine attempts in the 139-109 victory and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Given the test that awaits in the conference finals, the Spurs will need a consistent Champagnie if they’re to knock off the Thunder. Game 1 is on Monday in Oklahoma City.

While he didn’t finish with a robust stat line, Wembanyama thoroughly dominated countryman Rudy Gobert in the Game 6 blowout. The Timberwolves’ center failed to score and grabbed three rebounds, while Wemby and the Spurs did most of what they wanted. He’ll face a tougher test in the next round, as Oklahoma City’s deep frontcourt awaits in the conference finals. Game 1 is on Monday night.

Fox picked a good time to have his best game of the series, finishing one assist shy of a double-double while shooting 80 percent from the field. In the 139-109 victory, the Spurs shot nearly 56 percent from the field while limiting the Timberwolves to 37.7 percent shooting. The task gets more difficult for the Spurs in the next round, as they’ll face Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals. Game 1 is on Monday night.