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  • Rare appearance Tuesday
    Walker notched one assist over five minutes during Tuesday's 115-92 loss to Milwaukee in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Walker played a handful of minutes during the Game 5 blowout loss in Milwaukee. Despite flashes throughout the season, Walker has been an afterthought for meaningful minutes. The two teams will line up again Thursday, as the Pacers try to wrap things up on their home court. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:31 pm
     
  • Patrick Beverely stuffs stat sheet with 13/4/12
    Patrick Beverley posted a full line on Tuesday with 13 points (4-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, one block and one triple against Indiana in Game 5.

    Advice: Pat Bev is known for his defense, but he was able to step up on the offensive end in this one. He had 12 of his 13 points before halftime and switched things up after the break, dishing out 10 of his 12 assists in the third and fourth quarters. Beverley will do his best to keep this team afloat without Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it is unlikely that he repeats this level of production. However, if Lillard isn’t back for Game 6, they may need him to. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:38 pm
     
  • Ben Sheppard logs 24 minutes off bench in Game 5
    Ben Sheppard logged 24 minutes off the bench and finished with seven points (2-of-4 FGs, all 3PTs), three rebounds and one steal against the Bucks on Tuesday.

    Advice: Sheppard has played a pretty consistent role off the bench since January, and it has grown since March. Often times, teams will tighten their rotations for the playoffs, but Sheppard has still played a decent-sized role. He hasn’t done much other than hit a couple of 3-pointers, but Rick Carlisle clearly trusts him, which bodes well for his value long-term. The rookie likely wouldn’t be seeing as many minutes if Bennedict Mathurin was healthy, but it has been a great opportunity for him to prove that he belongs. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:28 pm
     
  • Won't return Tuesday
    Harris is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right hamstring strain, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports. He will end the contest with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two blocks in 19 minutes.

    Advice: In Harris' absence, Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are all candidates to receive increased playing time. Harris' next chance to suit up is Game 6 on Friday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:14 pm
     
  • Gary Harris (hamstring) will not return Tuesday
    Gary Harris (right hamstring strain) will not return to Tuesday’s game against Cleveland.

    Advice: Harris will miss the fourth quarter of Game 5, and his status for Game 6 is now in question. Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz should see a few extra minutes in his absence. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:55 pm
     
  • Available to play
    Beverley (oblique) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Pacers, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

    Advice: Beverley was previously carrying a probable tag, so the Bucks will be relieved to see him power through his minor setback. Beverley will continue to see an expanded role due to Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) being out. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:47 pm
     
  • Joins starting lineup
    Okoro will join the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Magic, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

    Advice: Jarrett Allen is sitting out with a rib contusion, so the Cavaliers will roll with a smaller lineup. In 42 starts this season, Okoro holds averages of 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 three-pointers. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:36 pm
     
  • Good to go Tuesday
    Sims (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 agains the 76ers.

    Advice: Sims has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite right shoulder inflammation. However, the 25-year-old big man has yet to receive any playing time in the first four games of the series. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:48 pm
     
  • Good to go Tuesday
    Robinson (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

    Advice: Robinson has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Game 4 with a left ankle sprain. Robinson will likely continue to split time with Precious Achiuwa as the backup center to Isaiah Hartenstein. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:37 pm