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  • Joel Embiid (knee) available for Game 3 Thursday
    Joel Embiid (left knee injury recovery) is available and will start Thursday’s game against the Knicks.

    Advice: To no one’s surprise, Embiid will play as the 76ers look to defend home court in Game 3 of a series they trail 2-0. Philadelphia will stick with the same starting lineup, as Embiid is joined by Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Tobias Harris. Rotoworld 14 minutes ago
     
  • Good to go Thursday
    Embiid (knee) will start Thursday's Game 3 against the Knicks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

    Advice: Embiid carried a questionable tag prior to this update, but he seemed more than fine in the opening pair of games in this series. He made it through his usual warmup and there's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff, so he seems like a safe bet to handle his regular workload after logging 35-plus minutes in the first two contests of the series. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
     
  • ORL start Suggs, Harris, Wagner, Banchero, Carter
    The Magic will start Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Cavaliers on Thursday.

    Advice: Wendell Carter Jr. will start at center after backing up Jonathan Isaac in Games 1 and 2. Orlando is reverting to its usual regular-season lineup in hopes of securing a home win against the Cavaliers in Game 3. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
     
  • Listed questionable for Friday
    Gafford (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

    Advice: The questionable tag on Gafford is not surprising, as the big man missed Thursday's practice due to his lower back problem. If he can't go Friday, then Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber are candidates to receive increased playing time. Rotowire.com 45 minutes ago
     
  • Starting in Game 3
    Carter is in the starting lineup to face the Cavaliers on Thursday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Carter was the starting center for the majority of the regular season, and he will slot back into that role as the Magic attempt to shake things up ahead of a pivotal Game 3 at home. Carter has averaged 10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in a starting role this season. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
     
  • 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 Today, 3:15 pm
     
  • Will play Thursday
    Robinson (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the 76ers, head coach Tim Thibodeau told Ky Carlin of USA Today.

    Advice: Robinson played 30 minutes in the series opener, and while he logged only 18 in Game 2, the big man should see decent minutes Thursday after going through the team's shootaround with no issues. He should continue playing off the bench while Isaiah Hartenstein remains in the first unit. Rotowire.com Today, 3:10 pm
     
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful Friday
    Giannis Antetokounmpo (left soleus strain) is listed as doubtful for the Bucks’ Friday matchup with the Pacers.

    Advice: Antetokounmpo still hasn’t made his 2024 NBA Playoffs debut and it appears like he’ll miss his team’s first road game of its series against Indiana ahead of the weekend. Bobby Portis will likely continue to start for Antetokounmpo. Rotoworld Today, 1:41 pm
     
  • Doubtful for Friday
    Antetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Friday's Game 3 against Indiana.

    Advice: Antetokounmpo has been putting up shots in recent days but hadn't yet resumed running or cutting as of Wednesday. As a result, he'll likely be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game due to his calf issue. Assuming he's sidelined, his next chance to suit up will be in Sunday's Game 4. Rotowire.com Today, 1:34 pm