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  • Kevin Love contributes 16 points, seven rebounds
    Kevin Love shot 2-of-6 from the field and 10-of-10 from the foul line in Friday’s win over Chicago, tallying 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and two 3-pointers in 12 minutes.

    Advice: Love gave the Heat welcome production off the bench, and he did most of his damage at the foul line. The ten attempts (and makes) were season-highs for Love, which is production DFS players cannot count on moving forward. With Jimmy Butler (knee) sidelined, Love will have opportunities to produce offensively, but Boston is a far more difficult matchup than Chicago. Game 1 is on Sunday in Boston. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
     
  • Running with first unit
    Murphy is starting Friday's Play-In Game against the Kings.

    Advice: The Virginia product will join the starting lineup due to the absence of Zion Williamson (hamstring). Murphy is averaging 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in his last five starts and figures to have plenty of chances to make an impact with Williamson sidelined. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago
     
  • Sidelined for Game 1
    Wood (knee) won't play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Wood has yet to take the court since his arthroscopic knee procedure, so his absence shouldn't impact LA's rotation much. It remains unclear if he'll get the green light to return at some point during the postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 4:45 pm
     
  • Cam Reddish (ankle) to remain out Saturday vs. DEN
    Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

    Advice: Reddish’s continued absence will not significantly impact the Lakers’ rotation, as Gabe Vincent moved ahead of him in the pecking order before the ankle injury. Those competing in playoff fantasy/DFS tournaments can afford to leave Vincent alone. Rotoworld Today, 4:42 pm
     
  • Officially out for Game 1
    Vanderbilt (foot) won't play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Vanderbilt will continue to be considered day-to-day as the Lakers navigate through its opening-round series. His next chance to suit up will arrive Monday for Game 2. Rotowire.com Today, 4:41 pm
     
  • Ruled out for Game 1
    Reddish (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Reddish's ankle injury suffered near the end of the regular season will now force him to miss the first game of the opening-round series. The team will likely re-evaluate the forward ahead of Game 2 on Monday. Rotowire.com Today, 4:38 pm
     
  • Probable for Game 1
    James (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: James has once again been added to the team's injury report due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, but he should be able to continue to play through the issue. He's coming off a strong showing in Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Pelicans, falling one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. Rotowire.com Today, 4:37 pm
     
  • Expected to play in Game 1
    Davis (back) is probable for Saturday's Game 1 against Denver, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Davis continues to be added to the injury report due to low back soreness, but the issue isn't expected to keep him out of Saturday's action. The team should confirm his availability closer to tipoff. Rotowire.com Today, 4:34 pm
     
  • Spotted in walking boot
    Vanderbilt (foot) was wearing a walking boot during Friday's practice, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Previous reports have suggested that Vanderbilt is getting close to a return, which is why it was curious to see him wearing a boot. However, coach Darvin Ham stated after practice that the boot is simply a "precautionary measure," per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, and the forward hasn't suffered any kind of setback. The team has yet to provide a concrete timeline for Vanderbilt's return, simply stating that he's being considered day-to-day. Rotowire.com Today, 3:56 pm