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  • Doubtful to return
    Kleber is doubtful to return to Friday's Game 6 against the Clippers due to a right shoulder sprain, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Barring a quick, surprising turnaround, Kleber is unlikely to return to Friday's contest. Given the nature of the injury, a potential Game 7 on Sunday could be up in the air as well. In his absence, Derrick Jones could see some extra minutes providing depth at power forward. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
     
  • Maxi Kleber (shoulder) doubtful to return Friday
    Maxi Kleber (right shoulder sprain) is doubtful to return to Friday’s game against the Clippers.

    Advice: Kleber fell hard on his right shoulder on a shot attempt after colliding with Clippers wing Amir Coffey. The veteran forward did stay in the game to shoot his free throws but was subbed out on the ensuing Clippers possession. Kleber’s absence means an increase in minutes for Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Marcus Morris Sr. struggles in spot start Friday
    Marcus Morris Sr. shot 1-of-7 from the field in Friday’s Game 6 loss to the Magic, scoring two points with eight rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes.

    Advice: Cleveland was without Jarrett Allen (ribs) for a second straight game, with coach JB Bickerstaff deciding to go big in Game 6. Unfortunately for the Cavs, the lineup change did not have the desired effect on either end of the floor. Morris grabbed a team-high eight rebounds but shot the ball poorly, and Cleveland still allowed 15 offensive rebounds. Isaac Okoro, who moved to the bench after starting Game 5, finished Friday’s loss with four points, one rebound, one assist, and two blocks in 24 minutes. Morris or Okoro will start Sunday’s Game 7 if Allen cannot play. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
     
  • Jonathan Isaac starts Game 6 win, fails to score
    Jonathan Isaac missed all five of his shot attempts in Friday’s Game 6 win over the Cavaliers, going scoreless with nine rebounds and one blocked shot in 23 minutes.

    Advice: Gary Harris missed Game 6 due to injury, which led to Isaac moving into the starting lineup. With this setup, Orlando became the first time in NBA playoff history to start four players listed at 6-foot-10 or taller (Isaac, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr.). While the former lottery pick failed to score, he did tie for the team lead in rebounds in just 23 minutes of action. Carter, who also grabbed nine boards, accounted for 11 points, two assists, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer. Game 7 of this series will be played on Sunday in Cleveland. Rotoworld 41 minutes ago
     
  • Moves to bench
    Coffey will come off the bench for Friday's Game 6 versus the Mavericks, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.

    Advice: P.J. Tucker is getting the nod with the first unit, and it's not a huge surprise. Coffey has been struggling in this series, posting averages of 3.0 points on 28.6 percent shooting from the field. Rotowire.com Today, 6:07 pm
     
  • LAC starting Harden, Mann, George, Tucker, Zubac
    James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, P.J. Tucker, and Ivica Zubac will start Friday’s Game 6 against the Mavericks.

    Advice: The Clippers need a win to extend the series to a decisive Game 7, and Tyronn Lue has changed his starting lineup. Tucker replaces Amir Coffey, who started the three games Kawhi Leonard has missed due to a lingering knee injury. While the veteran forward doesn’t offer much offensively beyond a few corner 3-pointers, his defense and physicality could be impactful for the Clippers. Rotoworld Today, 6:06 pm
     
  • Moves into starting five
    Tucker will move into the starting lineup for Friday's Game 6 versus Dallas, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.

    Advice: The Clippers are opting for more of a defensive presence as they are facing an elimination game. Amir Coffey will head to the bench with this move. Rotowire.com Today, 6:04 pm
     
  • Will start Game 6
    Isaac will start Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.

    Advice: Isaac started the first two games of the opening-round series at center but returned to the bench with Orlando facing an 0-2 hole. He'll move back into the starting lineup Friday in place of Gary Harris (hamstring). Isaac has averaged 8.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals in 21.4 minutes over the first five games of the series. Rotowire.com Today, 3:38 pm
     
  • Gets starting nod
    Morris is in the starting five for Friday's Game 6 against the Magic.

    Advice: Morris will replace Isaac Okoro in the starting lineup Friday, while Jarrett Allen (hip) misses his second consecutive contest. Morris will make his first start of the season for Cleveland but averaged 11.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.6 minutes across seven starts in 2023-24 for Philadelphia. Rotowire.com Today, 3:37 pm