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  • Bounces back with 22 points
    Irving notched 22 points (10-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Saturday's 105-101 win over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

    Advice: After a season-low nine points in Game 2, Irving came back with a diverse stat line, helping the Mavericks go up in the series. Irving complemented teammate Luka Doncic with a series of key plays in the closing minutes, draining all four of his shots in the final stanza. Irving led the team with seven assists, which marked the fourth time the All-Star exceeded his season average in that category during the playoffs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:45 pm
     
  • Jalen Williams (ankle) dishes out eight assists
    Jalen Williams (left ankle injury) finished Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Mavericks with 16 points (7-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes.

    Advice: Williams injured his ankle during the second half of Saturday’s defeat but was back on the court after a brief spell in the locker room. His return was great news for the Thunder, who have failed to come up with an answer for Dallas’ PJ Washington in the last two games. Washington scoring is one thing, but Oklahoma City’s “supporting cast” has not done enough offensively to support Shai Gilgeous-Alexander properly. Williams’ 16 points were second-most on the team in Game 3, with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe scoring 13. They will all need to be better in Game 4 on Monday, as Dallas now leads the series two games to one. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:47 pm
     
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posts 31/10/6/1/5 line
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logged 42 minutes in Saturday’s 105-101 loss to the Mavericks, finishing with 31 points (10-of-23 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, five blocks, and two 3-pointers.

    Advice: Gilgeous-Alexander recorded another gaudy stat line, but his offensive production tailed off during the second half. It’s possible that getting poked in the eye during the third quarter had something to do with this, as SGA shot 1-of-6 from the field in the fourth. Gilgeous-Alexander still played 42 minutes on the day, so DFS players and bettors should not be too concerned regarding his potential availability for Game 4 on Monday. That said, the other Thunder starters need to up their offensive production, as none of the four scored more than 16 points in Game 3. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:39 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic tallies 22 points, 15 boards in Game 3
    Luka Doncic amassed 22 points (7-of-17 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Thunder.

    Advice: Doncic does not appear 100%, but the guard who finished third in MVP voting continues to play through the pain. While he wasn’t as efficient as he can be as a scorer, Luka contributed in other areas. The 15 rebounds were two shy of his playoff career high, and Doncic was also responsible for five assists. With Kyrie Irving having another big second half and PJ Washington continuing to punish the Thunder, Dallas has won two straight with its best player hobbled due to injury. Game 4 is on Monday night, with the Mavericks aiming to take a 3-1 series lead. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:20 pm
     
  • Kyrie Irving records 22/5/7/1/1 line in Game 3 win
    Kyrie Irving finished Saturday’s 105-101 win over the Thunder with 22 points (10-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 41 minutes.

    Advice: Irving turned things up a notch offensively during the second half for the second time in this series. He scored 14 of his 22 points in the final 15 minutes of Game 3, sealing the victory with a left-handed floater with about 30 seconds remaining. With Luka Doncic playing through multiple injuries, Irving’s ability to make things happen offensively is of even greater importance to the Mavericks. Dallas will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 on Monday night. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:11 pm
     
  • Not on injury report
    Alexander-Walker is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.

    Advice: Alexander-Walker appeared to hurt his left shoulder during Game 3 Friday, and he was complaining about the pain in the locker room after the game. However, it appears that he escaped without anything too serious, and fantasy managers can expect him to suit up in his usual role Sunday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:51 pm
     
  • OG Anunoby (hamstring) out for Game 4 Sunday
    OG Anunoby (left hamstring strain) is out for Sunday’s game against the Pacers.

    Advice: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday that Anunoby was not expected to be available for Game 4, so this status update is unsurprising. Precious Achiuwa started Game 3 and had issues defending Pascal Siakam. Anunoby’s absence also freed up rotation minutes for Alec Burks, who scored 14 points on Friday. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:47 pm
     
  • Tyrese Haliburton (back, ankle) questionable Sun.
    Tyrese Haliburton (low back spasms, right ankle sprain) is questionable for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Knicks.

    Advice: Already dealing with lower back spasms, Haliburton sprained his ankle during the second half of Friday’s victory. He should ultimately be cleared to play on Sunday; the question is whether or not the back or ankle will give Haliburton any trouble during the game. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:41 pm
     
  • Questionable to play Sunday
    Haliburton is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Knicks due to back and ankle injuries.

    Advice: Haliburton is pretty banged up, as the star floor general is dealing with three different injuries ahead of Sunday's contest: low back spasms, a sacral contusion and a right ankle sprain. Haliburton has been playing well of late and has surpassed the 30-point mark in each of Indiana's last two games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:39 pm