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  • Checks back into game
    Gafford (back) returned to Tuesday's Game 2 against the Clippers with 7:54 remaining in the second quarter.

    Advice: Despite being deemed questionable to return due to a lower back injury, Gafford ultimately missed about a quarter of action Tuesday. The 24-year-old big man will look to make a bigger impact than he did in Game 1 when he tallied just three points and zero rebounds. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Devin Booker leads Phoenix with 18 points Tuesday
    Devin Booker logged 42 minutes in Tuesday’s 105-93 loss to the Timberwolves, accumulating 20 points (6-of-13 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer.

    Advice: Booker fouled out of Game 2, but the outcome was no longer in doubt at that point. He did lead the Suns in scoring, but, as was the case in the series opener on Saturday, efficiency was a problem. Booker committing six turnovers was more concerning than the field-goal percentage, with the Suns recording 19 as a team. Bradley Beal wasn’t much better, as he was responsible for four to go along with 14 points (6-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, six assists, and two 3-pointers in 42 minutes. Phoenix will need more from both guards to win Game 3 on Friday. Rotoworld 26 minutes ago
     
  • Grayson Allen (ankle) does not return after injury
    Grayson Allen (right ankle sprain) played 17 minutes in Tuesday’s 105-93 loss to the Timberwolves, recording a line of three points (1-of-2 FGs), three rebounds, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 17 minutes.

    Advice: Having sprained his right ankle in Game 1 on Saturday, Allen was initially questionable for Tuesday’s game. Unfortunately, he rolled the ankle early in the third quarter while attempting to block a shot. While the Suns announced that Allen was questionable to return, he never did. The concern now is potential swelling as the team flies to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday, and Allen may not be a lock to play. Eric Gordon’s minutes increased with Allen sidelined, and he finished with 15 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 23 minutes. Rotoworld 38 minutes ago
     
  • Avoids serious injury
    Frank Vogel said Tuesday that X-rays came back negative on Allen's right ankle, and he should be considered day-to-day, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Allen has dealt with a right ankle injury through the first two games of the series against Minnesota and should be considered questionable for Game 3 on Friday. If Allen is unable to suit, Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale will likely receive increased playing time. Rotowire.com 41 minutes ago
     
  • Questionable to return Tuesday
    Gafford is questionable for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Clippers due to a lower back injury.

    Advice: Gafford recorded no stats in three minutes of action before exiting Tuesday's contest with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter due to a lower back injury. If Gafford is unable to return, Dereck Lively will likely serve as Dallas' primary center. Rotowire.com 45 minutes ago
     
  • Jaden McDaniels shines in Game 2, scores 25 points
    Jaden McDaniels played 41 minutes in Tuesday’s 105-93 win over Phoenix, accounting for 25 points (10-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.

    Advice: Largely an afterthought on the offensive end of the floor in Game 1, McDaniels was Minnesota’s brightest star in Game 3. He scored a game-high 25 points while shooting well over 50% from the field, and five of his eight rebounds were of the offensive variety. Add in his usual defensive play, which frustrated Devin Booker occasionally, and this was McDaniels’ most impactful postseason performance. The series, which Minnesota leads 2-0, shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday Rotoworld Today, 7:22 pm
     
  • Won't return Tuesday
    Allen has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle injury. He will end the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.

    Advice: Allen will sit out the remainder of Game 2 after landing awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley early in the third quarter. Allen has been held to just seven total points across the first two games of the series while dealing with an ankle injury. Allen's availability for Game 3 on Friday is uncertain. Rotowire.com Today, 6:48 pm
     
  • Moves to bench
    Coffey will move to the bench for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Dallas, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

    Advice: This is an expected move for the Clippers, as Kawhi Leonard has the green light to return from his knee issue. Coffey was held in check in Game 1 Sunday, scoring six points with three rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes. Rotowire.com Today, 6:35 pm
     
  • Tweaks ankle Tuesday
    Allen left Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves with 9:17 remaining in the third quarter due to an apparent right ankle injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Allen landed awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and appeared to re-aggravate the right ankle injury that he suffered in Game 1. If Allen is unable to return, Eric Gordon, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie are candidates to receive increased playing time. Rotowire.com Today, 6:21 pm