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- (Ind - PG,SG)
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Sat, May 18Recent News
- Hill will undergo the league's mandatory concussion test to determine if he'll be able to play in Indiana's playoff game against New York on Saturday night, the Indianapolis Star reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: If Hill is unable to pass the test, D.J. Augustin will start at point guard in his place. Recovery times vary with concussions and if Hill passes the test, it will be one of the quicker recoveries.
- (Ind - PG)
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Sat, May 18Recent News
- Augustin will start at point guard for Saturday's Game 6 against New York if George Hill is unable to pass the league's mandatory concussion test, the Indianapolis Star reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Pacers are not counting on having Hill available, but there's still time before tip off Saturday night. Augustin started in place of Hill in Game 5 and had 12 points, two rebounds and two steals. Incredibly, the point guard had no assists.
- (GS - PG,SG)
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Fri, May 17Recent News
- Jack, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, stated his desire to remain with Golden State, the San Jose Mercury News reports. He finished the regular season averaging 12.9 points in 29.7 minutes per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from 3-point range.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Jack's had better statistical seasons than he had in 2012-13, but there's no doubting his fit with this particular club. He was the second-leading scorer in the playoffs and was often the primary ball handler, moving Stephen Curry to shooting guard. Both sides would like to see Jack in a Golden State uniform next season, however, he's expected to generate some buzz in the market. And with the development of Harrison Barnes, the Warriors might not be interested in Jack getting the minutes he received this past season.
- (Chi - PG,SG)
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Fri, May 17Recent News
- Hinrich (calf) isn't expected to require surgery on his ailing calf, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Hinrich's injury is believed to be nothing more than a painful bruise rather than any sort of structural issue, so surgery appears off the table for now. With a full offseason to recover now that the Bulls have been eliminated from the playoffs, Hinrich should be fine for the start of training camp.
- (SA - SG,SF)
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Fri, May 17Recent News
- Leonard is currently being bothered by a knee injury, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Leonard should be able to play through the injury, as he scored in double digits in every game of the second round against the Warriors. There is only mild cause for concern here, barring a setback.
- (Ind - SG,SF)
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Thu, May 16
- George scored 23 points (7-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT) to go with six rebounds, six assists and one steal in Thursday's Game 5 loss to the Knicks.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Pacers had an opportunity to close out the series, but George's struggles on offense handicapped the Pacers on the road. Look for George to bounce back strong in Game 6.
- (NY - SG,SF)
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Thu, May 16
- Smith (illness) scored just 13 points on 4-for-11 from the field in Thursday's Game 5 win against the Pacers. He added six rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one block.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: While Smith has not missed a game in the series due to his illness, it is evident that he is being affected by it. He has yet to have a game shooting better than 37 percent from the field and has failed to reach 20 points in a single game so far. He will need to find his rhythm if the Knicks hope to advance.
- (GS - PG,SG)
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Thu, May 16
- Curry (ankle) was able to log 42 minutes but was eliminated in Thursday's Game 6 loss to the Spurs. He contributed 22 points (10-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt) to go with four rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Curry has had a remarkable season coming back from his major ankle injury last year. Despite a rather early exit in the postseason, the young guard has surprised many. His best days are ahead of him, and this postseason experience can only help him mature to become a better player.
- (GS - SG,SF)
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Thu, May 16
- Thompson struggled in Thursday's Game 6 loss to the Spurs, scoring just 10 points on 4-for-12 from the field.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Thompson has been hit-or-miss in the series against the Spurs, playing rather inconsistently even for his standards. The Warriors could have used his offensive firepower, but the sophomore wing failed to shoot better than 39 percent over the Warriors' last four games. Hopefully, he will head into the offseason working on other aspects of his game, so that he can find a way to contribute, even when his shot isn't falling.
Thu, May 16
- Coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose (knee) will "be ready to go next year," the Chicago Tribune reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Despite the ongoing speculation of his status throughout the year, Rose ended up sitting out all of the 2012-13 season, as he ultimately lacked full confidence in his surgically repaired left knee. A full offseason and slate of preseason games should help Rose regain his mojo for next season.
- (NY - PG,SG)
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Thu, May 16
- Felton put up a solid stat line in Thursday's Game 5 victory against the Pacers, tallying 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 37 minutes of action.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: While Felton hasn't exactly taken up the scoring load in the series against the Pacers, his contribution in other aspects has helped the Knicks. He will need to continue to play effectively if the Knicks hope to dig out of the hole and take the series.
- (Chi - PG,SG)
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Wed, May 15
- Robinson, who injured his left shoulder in the Bulls' previous game, played 47 minutes Wednesday night in Chicago's loss to Miami in Game 5 of their playoff series.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The loss eliminated the Bulls from the playoffs, ending what has been a pretty successful season for Robinson, who averaged 13.1 points per game. When Kirk Hinrich hurt his calf in the playoffs, Robinson filled in and averaged just under 40 minutes per game in eight playoff starts.
- (NY - PG,SG)
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Wed, May 15
- Prigioni may return to the starting lineup for Thursday's Game 5 against Indiana, the Wall Street Journal reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Prigioni was held to the bench Tuesday, earning just three minutes on the court. However, if he does start Thursday, he should post something similar to his output from the first three games of the series - 3.3 points (on 50 percent shooting), 4.7 assists, 1.3 rebounds, 0.7 three-pointers, and 0.7 steals in 22.3 minutes.
- (NY - PG,SG,SF)
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Wed, May 15
- Shumpert (knee) said he feels "fine" and he didn't feel any pain in Game 4, ESPN New York reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Knicks are facing elimination in Game 5, so look for Shumpert to play without restrictions as the Knicks struggle to stay alive in the series.
- (Mia - PG,SG)
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Wed, May 15
- Wade (knee) scored 18 points in 37 minutes Wednesday night in Miami's series-clinching victory over Chicago in Game 5.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Wade's been dealing with a knee injury throughout the series and was a game-time decision for Wednesday's game.
- (Bos - SG,SF)
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Tue, May 14
- Lee played 25 minutes per game during the regular season but saw a total of just 19 minutes in the Celtics' final five playoff games.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Lee ceded minutes to Jordan Crawford and Terrence Williams, neither of whom played well. Lee, who has a tendency to completely disappear on offense, at least knows his limitations as a scorer and limits his shot selection to the most efficient opportunities. Players like Crawford and Jason Terry are far more skilled offensively, although Terry was arguably more disappointing than Lee - at least before the playoffs started. The Celtics have a number of options this offseason, and there is a chance that Lee could end up on his fifth team in six years if the right trade emerges.
- (NO - SG)
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Tue, May 14
- Gordon endured bone spurs in his left ankle after the All-Star break, which required surgery last week to alleviate the pain, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The intention of the surgery so soon after the regular season is to ensure Gordon is fully healthy heading into the 2013-14 season. Considering the injury-plagued campaign he just experienced, it is no surprise that he would like to avoid even the minor limitations that characterized this season, namely sitting out one game of back-to-back sets. The aforementioned restriction was finally lifted the final week of 2012-13, but Gordon will look to avoid any ailments for the first time since he was rookie.
- (SA - PG)
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Tue, May 14
- Parker finished with 25 points (9-16 FG, 7-10 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, a steal, and just two turnovers in Tuesday's Game 5 win over the Warriors.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Parker compiled double-digit assists for the first time in this year's playoffs, which is no surprise given that most of his focus has been on scoring. He found a perfect balance Tuesday night, leading the Spurs in points, assists, field goal attempts, and free throws. San Antonio can advance to the Western Conference Finals with a win in Thursday's Game 6.
- (Mem - PG)
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Mon, May 13
- Conley scored 23 points, including four three-pointers in a Game 4 victory against the Thunder. He added three rebounds, five assists, and four steals in 49 minutes of action.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Conley is averaging 19.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 steals in the series against the Thunder. He has been consistently playing effectively on both ends of the court, despite shooting just 39 percent from the field. Continue to expect Conley at the helm of the Grizzlies offense moving forward.
- (Chi - SG)
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Mon, May 13
- Hamilton played 22 minutes in Game 4 Monday against the Heat and scored 11 points to go along with four assists, two three-pointers and one steal.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Hamilton logged significant minutes for the first time in the playoffs Monday as he was pressed into duty when Marco Belinelli found himself in foul trouble early. Hamilton may see increased minutes again in Game 5 Wednesday as the Bulls will try anything possible to extend the series.
- (Bos - PG,SG)
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Mon, May 13
- Bradley finished with 6.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks in six playoff games.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Bradley averaged 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.4 blocks in the regular season, so his playoff performance was a bit disappointing. That being said, he makes his living by playing tight perimeter defense, and in that regard Bradley was up to the task for most of the season. Despite all the uncertainty in Boston, it would be a surprise if he isn't back next year. The Celtics likely view Bradley and Rajon Rondo as the starting backcourt of the future.
- (Bos - PG,SG)
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Mon, May 13
- Crawford was able to turn his season around after joining the Celtics, but he struggled mightily during the playoffs, averaging just 4.5 points per game on 30 percent shooting from the field.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Crawford wasn't exactly a difference-maker, but he provided the Celtics with some occasionally valuable scoring off the bench (9.1 PPG), and eventually surpassed Courtney Lee as the team's No. 4 guard. He is under contract for next season, though that hardly assures him of a spot on a Boston roster that may or may not be subject to significant turnover during the offseason.
- (OKC - PG)
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Mon, May 13
- Fisher scored three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt) in a Game 4 loss to the Grizzlies. He committed a costly turnover late in overtime that could have been the difference in the game.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: As a late addition to the roster, Fisher has done a solid job of holding the fort at the backup point guard spot with Russell Westbrook (knee) out. He has not been spectacularly efficient, but stretches the floor for the Thunder offensively. The veteran shouldn't let his costly turnover affect him, as Fisher is known to handle pressure fairly well.