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Tyrese Haliburton

IND Point Guard #0

Tyrese Haliburton (low back spasms) will play in Game 5 on Tuesday against the Bucks.

Haliburton was also questionable ahead of Game 4 with this back issue, but it hasn’t kept him off the court. With both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard out again, Haliburton will look to lead his team to the next round with a win in this one.
Kawhi Leonard

LAC Small Forward #2

Kawhi Leonard (right knee inflammation) will remain sidelined for Game 5 against Dallas on Wednesday.

Unsurprisingly, Leonard has been ruled out for Game 5, though the situation isn’t as bleak as many expected. The Clippers have won the two games that he hasn’t played in, and they were able to reclaim home court advantage in Game 4. They won’t force Kawhi back out on the court if he isn’t 100%, which means that Amir Coffey should remain in the starting unit.
Khris Middleton

MIL Small Forward #22

Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain) and Patrick Beverley (right oblique muscle strain) will play in Game 5 against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Both players were initially listed as probable and have officially been cleared to play. Beverley will continue to join Middleton in the starting unit, though he only played 21 minutes in their last game. Doc Rivers also leaned heavily on guys like Andre Jackson Jr., AJ Green and Pat Connaughton off the bench.
Giannis Antetokounmpo

MIL Power Forward #34

Giannis Antetokounmpo (left soleus strain) and Damian Lillard (right Achilles tendinitis) have been ruled out for Game 5 against Indiana on Tuesday.

As expected, Milwaukee’s two superstars will remain sidelined for Game 5. The Bucks will try to remain alive by securing a home win in this one, with Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis likely to remain in the starting unit.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) has been ruled out for Game 5 on Tuesday against the Magic, which will allow Isaac Okoro to start in his place.

With Allen sidelined, Evan Mobley will shift over to center, with Okoro entering the starting unit. Mobley has had a solid series, but he’ll have to really step up with Allen out of the rotation. Tristan Thompson will likely also be forced into extra minutes behind Mobley.
Jalen Brunson

NYK Point Guard #11

According to TNT’s Jared Greenberg, Jalen Brunson (right knee contusion) is available for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.

As expected, Brunson is available as the Knicks look to close out a series on their home court for the first time since 1999. He’ll take on his usual workload despite dealing with multiple injuries.
Mitchell Robinson

NYK Center #23

Mitchell Robinson (left ankle sprain) is available for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.

Robinson is back after missing Sunday’s Game 4 victory. He will occupy his usual place in the rotation, serving as Isaiah Hartenstein’s backup. How much Robinson plays remains to be seen, especially with the OG Anunoby/Precious Achiuwa tandem being so effective in defending Joel Embiid during the fourth quarter of Game 4.
Joel Embiid

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Joel Embiid (left knee injury recovery, migraine) is available for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Knicks.

Embiid, who has been dealing with multiple injuries during this series, will play on Tuesday as the 76ers look to keep their season alive. If the reigning MVP experiences any complications with his knee, Paul Reed will take on an increased workload.
Kelly Oubre Jr.

PHI Small Forward #9

Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) will play on Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Despite missing the 76ers’ pregame shootaround, Oubre was probable on the initial injury report. He will play in Game 5, with 76ers coach Nick Nurse saying that “it’s a matter of how far he can go” regarding how much Oubre plays. Nicolas Batum and DeAnthony Melton can play additional minutes if Kelly is limited.
Kristaps Porzingis

BOS Power Forward #8

Kristaps Porzingis (right soleus strain) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.

The good news is that imaging done on Porzingis’ right leg did not reveal any damage to his Achilles tendon. The bad is that he’s been diagnosed with a strained soleus muscle and will not play in Game 5. The expectation is that Porzingis will miss several games, and the injury is the same as the one that has sidelined Giannis Antetokounmpo. Al Horford will move into the starting lineup, boosting his value in DFS tournaments. Also, Sam Hauser may pick up additional minutes off the bench as the Celtics look to close out the series.

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