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After disappointing during the first three games of the Western Conference Finals, DiVincenzo seeing two triples go down late in Game 3 may have set the stage for Game 4. He was huge on Monday, with the 21 points being the most he’s scored in a game this postseason. Minnesota’s reserves combined to score 64 points, keeping them in the game despite Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle struggling offensively. In addition to needing their stars to be better in Game 5, Minnesota will need another good night from DiVincenzo to keep their season alive.

Just over a week after the Nuggets’ center had reportedly begun to do some spot shooting, he’s now progressed to on-court workouts. According to Charania, Jokić is still on track for a late-January return to action, if not slightly ahead of schedule. For Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans, Aaron Gordon served as the small-ball five, with Zeke Nnaji playing 22 minutes off the bench. Shallow-league managers can consider adding Gordon, since he’s played 30 minutes or more in consecutive games for the first time since returning from his hamstring injury.

Jović is dealing with a sore right knee, but the probable tag suggests that he’s closer to playing on Thursday than not. Depending on what happens with Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee), who’s listed as questionable, Jović’s role may expand despite coming off the bench.

All three players are currently dealing with injuries and have missed multiple games, but their practice status could mean they are closing in on a return. The Pistons’ next game is Thursday against the Suns, and they get two more home games after that - Saturday against the Pacers and Monday against the Celtics. Daniss Jenkins and Isaiah Stewart are the biggest fantasy beneficiaries of the trio’s continued absences.

After missing two games earlier in January with a sprained right ankle, Jaquez is dealing with a sore left knee. With Davion Mitchell (shoulder) listed as doubtful, the Heat may have to rely even more on Dru Smith if Jaquez can’t go.

In addition to the toe injury that sidelined him for an extended period, Herro is also on the injury report due to a rib contusion suffered during Saturday’s loss to the Pacers. However, he is probable, so fantasy managers should expect Herro to play.

No surprise here, as prior reports pointed to Washington taking a cautious approach with its newly-acquired superstar. With CJ McCollum in Atlanta, Young’s absence will mean more minutes for the likes of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson in the backcourt.

Mitchell had to exit Tuesday’s win over the Suns with a left shoulder contusion, and he’s on track to miss Thursday’s game. His absence would mean more opportunities for Jaime Jaquez Jr., Pelle Larsson and Dru Smith, with one moving into the starting lineup.

Zubac’s lingering ankle injury will cost him at least one game, and Brook Lopez should absorb most of his vacated minutes. BroLo is worth streaming, and John Collins should see a bump in playing time, too.

Jones will sit out another contest, and Saddiq Bey should see big minutes. Bryce McGowens could see a few rotational minutes, but the latter isn’t a worthwhile waiver wire add.

With Jamal Murray questionable and Christian Braun out, Brown’s potential absence could leave Denver shorthanded in the backcourt. Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones could see bumps in playing time if Brown is ultimately ruled out.