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  • Luka Doncic (knee) records triple-double Sunday
    Luka Doncic (right knee soreness) recorded a stat line of 29 points (10-of-24 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 45 minutes in Dallas’ Game 4 loss to the Clippers.

    Advice: Doncic and the Mavericks found themselves in an incredibly deep hole, trailing by as much as 31 during the first half. While they rallied to take the lead at one point during the fourth quarter, the Mavericks could not hold on. Doncic recorded the fourth postseason triple-double of his NBA career and his first since Game 1 of a 2021 first-round matchup with the Clippers. Los Angeles won that series in seven games, and their win on Sunday evened this series at two games apiece. Dallas will look to take a 3-2 lead when the series resumes on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Rotoworld Today, 4:05 pm
     
  • Kyrie Irving drops in 40 points in Game 4 loss
    Kyrie Irving accounted for 40 points (14-of-25 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, and six 3-pointers in 45 minutes in Sunday’s 116-111 loss to the Clippers.

    Advice: Dallas got off to a brutal start in Game 4, losing the first quarter by a 39-16 margin and trailing by as many as 31 points. But they fought their way back into the game, even leading at one point in the fourth quarter, thanks largely to Irving’s offensive mastery. he shot 9-of-17 from the field after halftime, finishing with his first 40-point playoff game since Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The lone negative for Irving was the turnover count, as he racked up seven. And most of that damage was done before halftime. The Mavericks will look to rebound when the series, which is tied at two games apiece, resumes on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Rotoworld Today, 3:57 pm
     
  • James Harden scores 33 points in Game 4 victory
    James Harden played 40 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Mavericks, amassing 33 points (12-of-17 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers.

    Advice: Harden was masterful at getting into the paint and converting during the fourth quarter, shooting 6-of-7 as the Clippers held on after blowing a 31-point lead. With Kawhi Leonard (knee) lacking a timeline for return, it will be up to The Beard and Paul George to shoulder most of the offensive workload in a series tied at two games apiece. Sunday’s performances showed they’re up to the task, as the two Clippers stars combined to score 66 of the team’s 116 points. Game 5 is on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Rotoworld Today, 3:48 pm
     
  • Tyrese Haliburton (back) available for Game 4 Sun.
    Tyrese Haliburton (low back spasms) is available for Sunday’s game against the Bucks.

    Advice: The Pacers endured a scare on Sunday afternoon, as Haliburton was a late addition to the injury report. He has since been cleared so that Indiana will roll out its usual starting lineup. Haliburton is joined by Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, and Myles Turner. Rotoworld Today, 3:36 pm
     
  • Active for Game 4
    Haliburton (back) is active for Sunday's Game 4 against the Bucks, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

    Advice: Haliburton was a late addition to Sunday's injury report due to bask spasms, but he's on the list of active players for Indiana. Whether he'll have any limitations due to his injury remains to be seen. Rotowire.com Today, 3:13 pm
     
  • Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable for Game 4
    Tyrese Haliburton (low back spasms) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bucks.

    Advice: Haliburton is a late addition to the injury report, which is a concerning turn of events for the Pacers. With Andrew Nembhard already in the starting lineup, Ben Sheppard and T.J. McConnell would pick up additional minutes if Haliburton cannot play. The Pacers’ star point guard has not missed a game since January 28, before Buddy Hield was traded to the 76ers. Rotoworld Today, 3:08 pm
     
  • Dealing with back spasms
    Haliburton is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to back spasms, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

    Advice: Haliburton is a late addition to the injury report due to a back issue that now has his status in question. If he is unable to go, T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard will likely get a lot of action at the point. Rotowire.com Today, 3:07 pm
     
  • Reggie Jackson (ankle) probable for Game 5 Monday
    Reggie Jackson (left ankle sprain) is probable for Monday’s game against the Lakers.

    Advice: While Jackson was available for Saturday’s Game 4 defeat, he only played nine minutes off the bench. The probable tag suggests he will be cleared for Game 5, and the Nuggets may need even more from Jackson. Jamal Murray is questionable with a strained calf, and Jackson would be the next man up if Denver’s starting point guard cannot play. Rotoworld Today, 2:37 pm
     
  • Dealing with calf strain
    Murray is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the Lakers due to a left calf strain.

    Advice: Murray played 39 minutes during Saturday's Game 4 loss and posted 22 points (9-23 FG), six rebounds and five assists. However, he appears to have suffered a calf injury during the contest as well. While the Nuggets won the first three matchups of the series, the Lakers have led the majority of every game so far. Reggie Jackson (ankle) is probable for Game 5 and would presumably start at point guard if Murray is ruled out. Rotowire.com Today, 2:33 pm