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  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 33 points
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 13-of-24 from the field and 6-of-6 from the foul line in Thursday’s 119-110 loss to the Mavericks, tallying 33 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks, and one 3-pointer in 41 minutes.

    Advice: Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a high-level stat line in Game 2, but the lack of offense from players other than him and Jalen Williams was too much to overcome. SGA, who finished second in the NBA MVP voting, has surpassed the 30-point mark twice in six games this postseason, with Thursday’s effort being his first since Game 2 of OKC’s first-round series against New Orleans. Gilgeous-Alexander will get his numbers, and he’s been efficient in this series’ first two games. How far the Thunder plays into the postseason will depend on how consistent his supporting cast is. Game 3 is on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:33 pm
     
  • Kyrie Irving dishes out 11 assists in Game 2 win
    Kyrie Irving accounted for nine points (2-of-8 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and two blocked shots in 41 minutes in Thursday’s 119-110 win over Oklahoma City.

    Advice: After scoring 20 points on 50% shooting in Tuesday’s Game 1 defeat, Irving did not shoot the ball well in Game 2. He made up for that by making plays for others, dishing out a game-high 11 assists while only committing one turnover. Irving also chipped in with two steals and two blocked shots as he did the “little things” while Luka Doncic, PJ Washington, and Tim Hardaway Jr. handled the scoring. Dallas will look to take a 2-1 series lead when they host the Thunder on Saturday afternoon. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:21 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic records 29/10/7/3/1 line in Game 2 win
    Luka Doncic logged 41 minutes in Thursday’s Game 2 win over the Thunder, tallying 29 points (11-of-21 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, one block, and five 3-pointers.

    Advice: Already dealing with a sore right knee, Doncic fell face-first into the court during the first quarter of Game 2. While the All-Star guard checked his mouth multiple times throughout the game, that didn’t keep him from recording a complete (and efficient) stat line to lead the Mavericks. Doncic may continue to show up on the injury report, but DFS players and NBA fans can expect him to be on the court and play at a high level. Game 3 is on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:17 pm
     
  • Leads bench again in Game 2
    Pritchard notched 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Advice: Pritchard once again provide a spark off the Celtics bench in Thursday's contest, leading all Boston bench players in scoring and assists while ending as one of five Celtics in double figures in scoring in a losing effort. Pritchard has had a strong semifinals series through two games, reaching double figures in both games while playing at least 20 minutes off the bench in both contests. It will be key for the Celtics to get contributions from Pritchard and the rest of the bench this series, and we will likely continue to see Pritchard earn a large chunk of minutes on the second unit. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:08 pm
     
  • Derrick White crashes to earth, scores 10 points
    Derrick White amassed 10 points (3-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 30 minutes in Thursday’s Game 2 loss to the Cavaliers.

    Advice: Having hit seven 3-pointers in Boston’s Game 1 blowout of the Cavs, White appeared to be in for a big series. However, his shot went missing in Game 2, and Derrick wasn’t the only Celtics player to struggle. As a team, Boston shot 8-of-35 from beyond the arc, with Cleveland outscoring them by a 39-24 margin. Thursday’s performance ended a three-game streak of at least 25 points for White, who scored 20 or more in three of Boston’s five games against Miami in the first round. He’ll look to bounce back in Game 3 on Saturday. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:07 pm
     
  • Leads offensively in Game 2 victory
    Mitchell tallied 29 points (10-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight assists and seven rebounds over 40 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 win over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Advice: Mitchell led Cleveland offensively in a bounce-back performance in Game 2 to even the series with Boston, leading all players in the contest in scoring, threes made and assists while ending one point shy of the 30-point mark in the road game. Mitchell has done it all for the Cavaliers through two games against the Celtics, averaging 31 points so far in the semifinals. Mitchell posted his first game of the postseason with at least seven rebounds and seven assists, also setting a playoff high in threes made in the victory. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:54 pm
     
  • Donovan Mitchell dominates, finishes with 29 PTS
    Donovan Mitchell tallied 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, and five 3-pointers in 39 minutes in Thursday’s Game 2 win over the Celtics.

    Advice: Cleveland earned a split of Games 1 and 2, with a common theme for both games being Boston’s inability to slow down Mitchell. After dropping in 33 points in Game 1, Spida scored 29 in Game 2 before both coaches decided to clear their benches with a little over four minutes remaining. Also, Mitchell was more efficient as a scorer and playmaker on Thursday, with the eight assists countered by just one turnover. Mitchell will get his in this series; Cleveland’s chances of winning depend on the “others” stepping up. They did in Game 2 and will need to do the same in Game 3 on Saturday. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:31 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic (knee) available for Game 2 Thursday
    Luka Doncic (right knee sprain) is available for Thursday’s game against the Thunder.

    Advice: Doncic fully participated in the Mavericks’ practice after their Game 1 loss to the Thunder, so he was expected to play on Thursday. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford rounding out the quintet. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:24 pm
     
  • Available for Game 2
    Doncic (knee) will be available for Thursday's Game 2 against the Thunder.

    Advice: No surprise here, as Doncic was able to practice Wednesday and was previously carrying a probable tag. When speaking to the media, coach Jason Kidd made no mention of any restrictions. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:21 pm