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  • Officially ruled out
    Livingston (illness) won't play in Friday's Game 3 against Indiana.

    Advice: Livingston has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up will be Game 4 on Sunday. Rotowire.com Today, 8:34 am
     
  • Significant role yields little offense
    Batum provided four points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 125-114 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Batum continues to do very little on offense despite playing meaningful minutes, highlighting the 76ers' lack of depth. Although he did manage three combined steals and blocks, the team would likely love for him to have scored more than four points. Given the 76ers have very few options when it comes to somewhat reliable producers, Batum should continue to play a significant role moving forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:39 pm
     
  • Goes missing in Game 3 loss
    Bogdanovic finished with five points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 13 minutes during Thursday's 125-114 loss to the 76ers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Bogdanovic was a non-factor in the loss, playing only 13 minutes. At this point, his playing time is completely reliant on whether his shot is falling, something it was not doing Thursday. New York will look to bounce back Sunday when the two teams face off once again. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:33 pm
     
  • Departs arena in walking boot
    Robinson (ankle) left the arena following Thursday's loss to the 76ers wearing a walking boot, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he will be able to face the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday.

    Advice: Robinson left Wells Fargo Center walking with a noticeable limp, and the walking boot is never a good sign, especially with the next game being just three days away. Robinson has been playing off the bench in the series, but he has been making things difficult for Joel Embiid on the defensive end. Robinson ended Game 3 with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 12 minutes. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:16 pm
     
  • Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will not return Thursday
    Mitchell Robinson (left ankle sprain) is out for the remainder of Thursday’s game against the 76ers.

    Advice: Robinson, added to the injury report ahead of Thursday’s Game 3, sprained his ankle during the second quarter. He attempted to join his team on the court for warmups before the start of the third quarter but limped back to the locker room. Isaiah Hartenstein will play most of the available minutes, with Precious Achiuwa sliding into the rotation. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:26 pm
     
  • Won't return Thursday
    Robinson won't return to Thursday's Game 3 versus the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. He finished with two points and seven rebounds in 12 minutes.

    Advice: Robinson carried a questionable tag into Thursday, and he seemed uncomfortable and a step slow for most of the evening before he left the game for good. Isaiah Hartenstein will likely be asked to soak up more minutes in his absence. Robinson should be considered questionable for Game 4 on Sunday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:25 pm
     
  • Mitchell Robinson (ankle) ‘fine’ to play Thursday
    Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson (left ankle recovery) will be “fine” to play in Thursday’s Game 3 against the 76ers.

    Advice: While the Knicks Robinson added to the injury report Thursday afternoon, his coach said the backup center would be available to play. MitchRob will continue to serve as Isaiah Hartenstein’s backup as the Knicks look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:27 pm
     
  • Won't start Game 3
    Isaac is not in the starting lineup to face the Cavaliers on Thursday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Isaac started the first two games of the series, averaging 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds across 24.5 minutes per contest, but he'll head back to the bench for Game 3. Wendell Carter will get the nod in the frontcourt alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:33 pm
     
  • Mitchell Robinson (ankle) probable Thursday
    Mitchell Robinson (left ankle recovery) is listed as questionable for the Knicks’ Thursday matchup with the 76ers.

    Advice: Robinson appeared on the injury report after Game 2 and is still dealing with the ankle injury that caused him to miss a large chunk of the regular season. He’ll likely continue backing up Isaiah Hartenstein at center. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:15 pm