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  • Leads bench again in Game 2
    Pritchard notched 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Advice: Pritchard once again provide a spark off the Celtics bench in Thursday's contest, leading all Boston bench players in scoring and assists while ending as one of five Celtics in double figures in scoring in a losing effort. Pritchard has had a strong semifinals series through two games, reaching double figures in both games while playing at least 20 minutes off the bench in both contests. It will be key for the Celtics to get contributions from Pritchard and the rest of the bench this series, and we will likely continue to see Pritchard earn a large chunk of minutes on the second unit. Rotowire.com Today, 7:08 pm
     
  • Derrick White crashes to earth, scores 10 points
    Derrick White amassed 10 points (3-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 30 minutes in Thursday’s Game 2 loss to the Cavaliers.

    Advice: Having hit seven 3-pointers in Boston’s Game 1 blowout of the Cavs, White appeared to be in for a big series. However, his shot went missing in Game 2, and Derrick wasn’t the only Celtics player to struggle. As a team, Boston shot 8-of-35 from beyond the arc, with Cleveland outscoring them by a 39-24 margin. Thursday’s performance ended a three-game streak of at least 25 points for White, who scored 20 or more in three of Boston’s five games against Miami in the first round. He’ll look to bounce back in Game 3 on Saturday. Rotoworld Today, 7:07 pm
     
  • Leads offensively in Game 2 victory
    Mitchell tallied 29 points (10-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight assists and seven rebounds over 40 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 win over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Advice: Mitchell led Cleveland offensively in a bounce-back performance in Game 2 to even the series with Boston, leading all players in the contest in scoring, threes made and assists while ending one point shy of the 30-point mark in the road game. Mitchell has done it all for the Cavaliers through two games against the Celtics, averaging 31 points so far in the semifinals. Mitchell posted his first game of the postseason with at least seven rebounds and seven assists, also setting a playoff high in threes made in the victory. Rotowire.com Today, 6:54 pm
     
  • Donovan Mitchell dominates, finishes with 29 PTS
    Donovan Mitchell tallied 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, and five 3-pointers in 39 minutes in Thursday’s Game 2 win over the Celtics.

    Advice: Cleveland earned a split of Games 1 and 2, with a common theme for both games being Boston’s inability to slow down Mitchell. After dropping in 33 points in Game 1, Spida scored 29 in Game 2 before both coaches decided to clear their benches with a little over four minutes remaining. Also, Mitchell was more efficient as a scorer and playmaker on Thursday, with the eight assists countered by just one turnover. Mitchell will get his in this series; Cleveland’s chances of winning depend on the “others” stepping up. They did in Game 2 and will need to do the same in Game 3 on Saturday. Rotoworld Today, 6:31 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic (knee) available for Game 2 Thursday
    Luka Doncic (right knee sprain) is available for Thursday’s game against the Thunder.

    Advice: Doncic fully participated in the Mavericks’ practice after their Game 1 loss to the Thunder, so he was expected to play on Thursday. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford rounding out the quintet. Rotoworld Today, 5:24 pm
     
  • Available for Game 2
    Doncic (knee) will be available for Thursday's Game 2 against the Thunder.

    Advice: No surprise here, as Doncic was able to practice Wednesday and was previously carrying a probable tag. When speaking to the media, coach Jason Kidd made no mention of any restrictions. Rotowire.com Today, 5:21 pm
     
  • Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable Friday
    Tyrese Haliburton (lower back spasms) is listed as questionable for the Pacers’ Game 4 matchup against the Knicks.

    Advice: Haliburton broke out of his scoring slump in his latest outing, scoring 34 points in a Game 2 loss. He’s carried this designation for a while and seems likely to suit up for Game 3 on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 3:11 pm
     
  • Jalen Brunson (foot) questionable Friday
    Jalen Brunson (right foot soreness) is listed as questionable for Game 3 of the Knicks-Pacers series.

    Advice: Brunson logged 29 points in 32 minutes after suffering a foot injury in Game 2 and his Game 3 status is up in the air. He logged 38 or more minutes in every game until his last outing. Miles McBride will be asked to step up if Brunson can’t go on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 3:06 pm
     
  • Not listed on injury report
    Morris (finger) is not on the injury report for Friday's Game 3 matchup with Denver.

    Advice: Morris exited Game 2 with a minor finger issue and did not return, but that won't impact his status for Game 3. He should again see limited minutes behind Mike Conley on Friday night. Rotowire.com Today, 2:42 pm