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  • Jaden McDaniels shines in Game 2, scores 25 points
    Jaden McDaniels played 41 minutes in Tuesday’s 105-93 win over Phoenix, accounting for 25 points (10-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.

    Advice: Largely an afterthought on the offensive end of the floor in Game 1, McDaniels was Minnesota’s brightest star in Game 3. He scored a game-high 25 points while shooting well over 50% from the field, and five of his eight rebounds were of the offensive variety. Add in his usual defensive play, which frustrated Devin Booker occasionally, and this was McDaniels’ most impactful postseason performance. The series, which Minnesota leads 2-0, shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
     
  • Won't return Tuesday
    Allen has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle injury. He will end the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.

    Advice: Allen will sit out the remainder of Game 2 after landing awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley early in the third quarter. Allen has been held to just seven total points across the first two games of the series while dealing with an ankle injury. Allen's availability for Game 3 on Friday is uncertain. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
     
  • Moves to bench
    Coffey will move to the bench for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Dallas, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

    Advice: This is an expected move for the Clippers, as Kawhi Leonard has the green light to return from his knee issue. Coffey was held in check in Game 1 Sunday, scoring six points with three rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes. Rotowire.com 57 minutes ago
     
  • Tweaks ankle Tuesday
    Allen left Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves with 9:17 remaining in the third quarter due to an apparent right ankle injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Allen landed awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and appeared to re-aggravate the right ankle injury that he suffered in Game 1. If Allen is unable to return, Eric Gordon, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie are candidates to receive increased playing time. Rotowire.com Today, 6:21 pm
     
  • Briefly exits Tuesday
    Middleton left Tuesday's game versus the Pacers with 6:21 remaining in the first quarter but had his ankle re-taped in the locker room and has returned to Milwaukee's bench, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Middleton came up limping after making contact with Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, causing him to briefly exit Tuesday's contest. However, it appears the veteran forward has avoided a serious injury and should be available for the remainder of Game 2. Rotowire.com Today, 5:57 pm
     
  • Good to go for Game 2
    Leonard (knee) will be available to play in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Mavericks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Leonard participated at the morning shootaround and went through his usual warmup Tuesday, and the Clippers had been very optimistic about his return prior to getting the official green light. The Clippers haven't been very transparent with this injury, and it's unclear if Leonard will face restrictions Tuesday evening. Rotowire.com Today, 5:27 pm
     
  • Kawhi Leonard (knee) available for Game 2 Tuesday
    Kawhi Leonard (right knee soreness) is available for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks.

    Advice: Leonard is officially available for Tuesday’s game, his first action since March 31. During his pregame media availability, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Kawhi has “checked every box” regarding his progression to being cleared to play. Amir Coffey will return to the bench with Leonard in the lineup, lowering his value in DFS tournaments. Rotoworld Today, 5:19 pm
     
  • Puts up shots Tuesday
    Coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday that Antetokounmpo (calf) was able to get on the floor to put up shots and is getting closer a return, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Antetokounmpo has already been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2, marking his fifth straight absence due to a left calf strain. The Bucks were able to secure the victory in Game 1 over Indiana, which gives Antetokounmpo more time to return for Milwaukee's first-round series. Rotowire.com Today, 4:23 pm
     
  • Kyle Anderson (hip) available Tuesday vs. Phoenix
    Kyle Anderson (right hip pointer) is available for Tuesday’s Game 2 against Phoenix.

    Advice: Anderson is available after injuring his hip during the first half of Saturday’s Game 1 victory. He’ll provide solid depth off the bench, with Monte Morris unlikely to experience an increase in playing time. Rotoworld Today, 4:13 pm