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  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful Tuesday
    Giannis Antetokounmpo (left soleus strain) is listed as doubtful for the Bucks’ Tuesday matchup with the Pacers.

    Advice: The Greek Freak appears set to miss a fifth straight playoff game on Tuesday. He’s struggled to bounce back from the calf injury he suffered down the home stretch in the regular season. Bobby Portis will likely continue to fill in for him as a starter in Game 5. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
     
  • Jericho Sims (shoulder) probable Tuesday vs. 76ers
    Jericho Sims (right shoulder inflammation) is listed as probable for Tuesday’s Knicks-76ers game.

    Advice: Sims hasn’t played in a playoff game yet this year and isn’t likely to be part of the rotation on Tuesday. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago
     
  • Status in doubt for Game 5
    There is doubt that Antetokounmpo (calf) will be able to suit up for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Coach Doc Rivers provided an encouraging update regarding Antetokounmpo on Sunday morning, saying that there was a chance the forward plays in the first-round series after working out by shooting and running with no resistance, per Jamal Collier of ESPN.com. However, Antetokounmpo's status is very much in question for Tuesday's matchup as the Bucks return home and hope to avoid elimination. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Mitchell Robinson (ankle) questionable Tuesday
    Michell Robinson (left ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s Game 5 matchup between the Knicks and 76ers.

    Advice: Robinson went through a pregame routine before being ruled out for Game 4 and it appears like he’ll try his best to return to the hardwood for Game 5. Precious Achiuwa will continue to fill in as New York’s backup center if Robinson needs more time to recover. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
     
  • Likely to play in Game 5
    Sims is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers due to right shoulder inflammation.

    Advice: Sims hasn't appeared in the first four games of the Knicks' first-round series, but he's dealing with a shoulder issue ahead of Game 5. While he'll likely be able to suit up, Sims is unlikely to see much playing time, even if Mitchell Robinson (ankle) misses another contest. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago
     
  • Iffy for Game 5
    Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers.

    Advice: Robinson sprained his surgically repaired left ankle during New York's Game 3 loss last Thursday and was sidelined for Sunday's win. If Robinson is ruled out again, Precious Achiuwa would likely see increased minutes, but coach Tom Thibodeau also deployed OG Anunoby as the small-ball center to guard Joel Embiid for long stretches in Game 4. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
     
  • Joel Embiid (knee) questionable Tuesday vs. NYK
    Joel Embiid is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with New York due to left knee injury recovery.

    Advice: Embiid’s knee has bothered him throughout the series with the Knicks, so it’s no surprise that he’s questionable for Game 5. Philly is on the brink of elimination, but it’s unclear if the Sixers want to risk further injury and fight for a Game 6 or give Embiid time to recover and essentially concede the series. If he can’t go, Paul Reed would presumably start in his place. Rotoworld Today, 11:12 am
     
  • Listed questionable for Tuesday
    Embiid is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Knicks due to left knee injury recovery.

    Advice: Embiid has averaged 35.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 40.3 minutes over the first four games of the opening-round series. However, the reigning MVP, who missed two months during the regular season after undergoing meniscus surgery, continues to be listed as questionable and has struggled in every fourth quarter thus far. With the 76ers facing elimination in New York on Tuesday, it'd be shocking if Embiid didn't suit up. Rotowire.com Today, 10:34 am
     
  • Nearly double-doubles
    Nurkic provided nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 20 minutes during Sunday's 122-116 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Nurkic was very inconsistent in the first round against the Timberwolves, which was the case for most of the team, to be fair. Overall, Nurkic had a solid regular season campaign for Phoenix, averaging 10.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals. Nurkic will remain under contract for two more seasons. Rotowire.com Today, 8:19 am