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  • Significant role yields little offense
    Batum provided four points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 125-114 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Batum continues to do very little on offense despite playing meaningful minutes, highlighting the 76ers' lack of depth. Although he did manage three combined steals and blocks, the team would likely love for him to have scored more than four points. Given the 76ers have very few options when it comes to somewhat reliable producers, Batum should continue to play a significant role moving forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:39 pm
     
  • Reggie Jackson (ankle) limited to seven minutes
    Reggie Jackson (left ankle sprain) finished Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Lakers with five points (2-of-3 FGs), one assist, and one 3-pointer in seven minutes.

    Advice: Jackson was solid in his first stint on the court, but his playing time was cut short due to a sprained left ankle suffered during the third quarter. While the Nuggets considered him questionable to return, and Jackson attempted to loosen up his ankle while riding the exercise bike, he did not play again. Nuggets coach Michael Malone decided to stick with his starters in an attempt to stick the proverbial dagger in the Lakers (no team has erased a 0-3 deficit in NBA history), and it worked. Game 4 is on Saturday, with Christian Braun (5/2/1) and Justin Holiday (one rebound) in line for additional minutes if Jackson cannot play. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:45 pm
     
  • Questionable to return Thursday
    Jackson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

    Advice: Jackson exited the game in the second half and was deemed questionable at the start of the fourth quarter, but given he was limping badly when exiting to the locker room, his chances of returning to the hardwood aren't very high. Jackson was spotted with his ankle wrapped in heat as well. If he can't return, then Christian Braun and Justin Holiday should see more minutes off the bench. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:12 pm
     
  • Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 3 Friday
    Kyle Anderson (right hip pointer) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Suns.

    Advice: While it was announced that Anderson was available for Tuesday’s Game 2, he did not play. Nickeil Alexander-Walker benefitted the most regarding playing time, as he logged 31 minutes off the bench. Expect a similar scenario if Anderson does not play in Game 3. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:04 pm
     
  • Questionable for Friday
    Anderson (hip) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

    Advice: Anderson was cleared to play in Game 2 with this same right hip issue, but he never saw the floor. Instead, Nickeil Alexander-Walker played 31 minutes off the bench as Minnesota tightened up its rotation. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:59 pm
     
  • 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, averaging 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds across 24.5 minutes per contest, but he'll head back to the bench for Game 3. Wendell Carter will get the nod in the frontcourt alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:33 pm
     
  • Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) out Friday
    Olivier-Maxence Prosper (left ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Friday’s Mavericks-Clippers game.

    Advice: Prosper has only logged one minute through Game 1 of his team’s first-round series so his absence won’t affect the rotation. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:39 pm
     
  • Chris Livingston (illness) doubtful Friday
    Chris Livingston (illness) is doubtful for the Bucks’ Friday matchup against the Pacers.

    Advice: Livingston logged four minutes of garbage time in Game 2 and isn’t likely to be a significant contributor in Game 3 whether he’s healthy or not. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:43 pm
     
  • Unlikely to play Friday
    Livingston is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness.

    Advice: Livingston has only logged four total minutes through the first two games of Milwaukee's first-round series against Indiana, so his expected absence shouldn't affect the team's rotation. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:39 pm