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  • Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable Friday
    Kawhi Leonard (right knee inflammation) is listed as questionable for the Clippers’ Friday matchup against the Mavericks.

    Advice: Leonard was underwhelming in his return to the hardwood in Game 2 with 15 points on 17 shots in a loss. Now he’s back on the injury report. Amir Coffey could return to the starting lineup if Leonard isn’t ready ahead of the weekend. Rotoworld 20 minutes ago
     
  • ORL start Suggs, Harris, Wagner, Banchero, Carter
    The Magic will start Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Cavaliers on Thursday.

    Advice: Wendell Carter Jr. will start at center after backing up Jonathan Isaac in Games 1 and 2. Orlando is reverting to its usual regular-season lineup in hopes of securing a home win against the Cavaliers in Game 3. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Listed questionable for Friday
    Gafford (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

    Advice: The questionable tag on Gafford is not surprising, as the big man missed Thursday's practice due to his lower back problem. If he can't go Friday, then Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber are candidates to receive increased playing time. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
     
  • Questionable to play Friday
    Leonard is questionable for Game 3 against the Mavericks on Friday due to right knee inflammation, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

    Advice: Leonard posted 15 points and seven rebounds in his return to action in Game 2, and while he's included in the injury report ahead of Friday's decisive contest, he did log 35 minutes in Game 2, so he should be in line to handle his regular workload in a pivotal matchup at home. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • De’Anthony Melton (back) active Thursday
    De’Anthony Melton (back injury recovery) has been upgraded from questionable to active ahead of Thursday’s 76ers-Knicks game.

    Advice: Melton is set to make his 2024 postseason debut. His nagging back injury has improved enough for him to hit the hardwood and his status will likely reduce Kyle Lowry’s minutes. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
     
  • Won't start Game 3
    Isaac is not in the starting lineup to face the Cavaliers on Thursday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Isaac started the first two games of the series, where he averaged 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds across 24.5 minutes per contest, but he'll head back to the bench here. Wendell Carter will get the nod in the frontcourt alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Starting in Game 3
    Carter is in the starting lineup to face the Cavaliers on Thursday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Carter was the starting center for the majority of the regular season, and he will slot back into that role as the Magic attempt to shake things up ahead of a pivotal Game 3 at home. Carter has averaged 10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in a starting role this season. Rotowire.com 32 minutes ago
     
  • Available to play Thursday
    Melton (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Melton was tabbed a game-time decision for this contest, but in the end, he'll be available to see minutes off the bench. He didn't see action in any of the first two games of the series and has played just two games since the beginning of March, so he's not expected to have a heavy workload across the board. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
     
  • Mitchell Robinson (ankle) probable Thursday
    Mitchell Robinson (left ankle recovery) is listed as questionable for the Knicks’ Thursday matchup with the 76ers.

    Advice: Robinson appeared on the injury report after Game 2 and is still dealing with the ankle injury that caused him to miss a large chunk of the regular season. He’ll likely continue backing up Isaiah Hartenstein at center. Rotoworld 49 minutes ago