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  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 21 points in rout of Bulls
    Jaime Jaquez Jr. played 35 minutes in Friday’s 112-91 win over the Bulls, accumulating 21 points (8-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, and one 3-pointer.

    Advice: Jaquez moved into the starting lineup for Friday’s do-or-die game, filling in admirably for the injured Jimmy Butler (knee). The rookie forward has been one of the best first-year players in the NBA this season, with the versatility shining more often than not. Butler will be sidelined for a few weeks, and it’s unknown when Terry Rozier (neck) will return, meaning the Heat will need more production from Jaquez as they advance to take on the Celtics in the first round. Game 1 is on Sunday afternoon in Boston. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Tyler Herro finishes rout with 24/10/9 stat line
    Tyler Herro shot 8-of-17 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Friday’s 112-91 win over the Bulls, scoring 24 points with 10 rebounds, nine assists, and four 3-pointers in 33 minutes.

    Advice: With Terry Rozier (neck) and Jimmy Butler (knee) sidelined, the Heat went into Friday’s Play-In tournament matchup needing a big night from Herro. A big game is precisely what they got, as he finished one assist shy of a triple-double while leading the team in points, rebounds, and assists. The five turnovers weren’t great, but the Bulls failed to take advantage of Miami committing 14 as a team. Next for Herro and the Celtics is East No. 1-seed Boston, with Game 1 scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
     
  • Cam Reddish (ankle) to remain out Saturday vs. DEN
    Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

    Advice: Reddish’s continued absence will not significantly impact the Lakers’ rotation, as Gabe Vincent moved ahead of him in the pecking order before the ankle injury. Those competing in playoff fantasy/DFS tournaments can afford to leave Vincent alone. Rotoworld Today, 4:42 pm
     
  • Ruled out for Game 1
    Reddish (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Reddish's ankle injury suffered near the end of the regular season will now force him to miss the first game of the opening-round series. The team will likely re-evaluate the forward ahead of Game 2 on Monday. Rotowire.com Today, 4:38 pm
     
  • Eric Gordon active Sunday vs. Timberwolves
    Eric Gordon is listed as active for the Suns’ Sunday matchup against the Timberwolves.

    Advice: Gordon missed his team’s regular-season finale with a migraine but is now active ahead of Phoenix’s first playoff game. He’ll suit up in a reserve role against the Timberwolves on Sunday. Rotoworld Today, 3:38 pm
     
  • Joins starting five
    Jaquez is starting Friday's Play-In Game against the Bulls.

    Advice: Jaquez will take the place of Jimmy Butler, who is expected to miss several weeks with an MCL sprain. While Butler is surely a big loss for the Heat, Jaquez has shown that he can produce while playing with the first unit, scoring in double figures in 16 of 20 starts during the regular season. Rotowire.com Today, 3:32 pm
     
  • 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 Today, 3:14 pm
     
  • 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 Today, 2:53 pm
     
  • 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 Today, 2:48 pm