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  • Back at practice Friday
    Lillard (adductor) practiced Friday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Lillard didn't practice Tuesday or Wednesday to rest lingering injuries but is trending in the right direction after putting in a full session Friday. However, his status for Game 1 of the opening-round series against Indiana on Sunday likely won't be known until Saturday afternoon. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
     
  • Andre Drummond (ankle) active Friday vs. Heat
    Andre Drummond (left ankle sprain) is listed as active for the Bulls’ Friday game against the Heat.

    Advice: Drummond wasn’t available for his team’s first play-in game but has a chance to contribute ahead of the weekend. The Bulls center will back up Nikola Vucevic. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Duncan Robinson (back) active Friday vs. Bulls
    Duncan Robinson (left facet syndrome) is active for the Heat’s Friday matchup with the Bulls.

    Advice: Robinson didn’t play against the 76ers despite being active, so his status for Friday doesn’t guarantee that he’ll be in the rotation. The sharpshooter has a better chance of touching the court with Jimmy Butler out, but whether he’ll impact the game is up in the air. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
     
  • Ayo Dosunmu (quad) active Friday vs. Heat
    Ayo Dosunmu (right quad contusion) is listed as active for the Bulls’ Friday matchup with the Heat.

    Advice: Dosunmu has been upgraded from questionable to active after logging 41 minutes against the Hawks. That figure could drop depending on Alex Caruso’s health, though. Rotoworld 40 minutes ago
     
  • Alex Caruso (foot) active Friday vs. Heat
    Alex Caruso (right foot sprain) is active for the Bulls’ Friday matchup with the Heat.

    Advice: Caruso is good to go after logging just 17 minutes in Chicago’s play-in game against the Hawks. The Bulls guard will likely remain in his team’s three-guard starting lineup alongside Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
     
  • Good to go Friday
    Dosunmu (quad) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Despite missing the final four games of the regular season, Dosunmu played 41 minutes in Wednesday's Play-In victory over Atlanta, putting up 19 points, three assists, two blocks and a rebound. After playing over 40 minutes Wednesday, the Bulls are not expected to limit the 24-year-old's minutes, especially in a win-or-go-home scenario. Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago
     
  • Officially cleared to play
    Caruso (ankle) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against Miami.

    Advice: There was initial concern regarding the severity of Caruso's ankle injury that he suffered Wednesday against Atlanta, but he was examined further Thursday, which showed reduced swelling. He said Friday morning that he expected to play against the Heat, and he's officially been cleared to suit up in the win-or-go-home matchup. Over his six appearances this month, he's averaged 8.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 32.3 minutes per game. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago
     
  • Available Friday
    Drummond (ankle) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Advice: Drummond missed the final three games of the regular season with a left ankle sprain but returned to action for Wednesday's victory over Atlanta, putting up four points, four rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 11 minutes. In a win-or-go-home scenario, the Bulls may limit Drummond's playing time again, especially if Nikola Vucevic stays out of foul trouble. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
     
  • Dereck Lively (knee) probable Sunday vs. Clippers
    Dereck Lively (right knee sprain) is listed as probable for the Mavericks’ Sunday matchup against the Clippers.

    Advice: Lively missed the Mavericks’ last eight games in the regular season but could return to the rotation on Sunday. The rookie big man has been trending in the right direction and has a good chance to make his playoff debut over the weekend. Rotoworld Today, 2:18 pm