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Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — In
Donovan Mitchell (groin) — Out
Rudy Gobert (groin) — In
Desmond Bane (knee) — Out
Andrew Wiggins (illness) — Out
Myles Turner (ankle) — Available
Andrew Nembhard (illness) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — In
MarJon Beauchamp (knee) — Available
AJ Green (ankle) — Out
Bobby Portis (knee) — Injured
Middleton has averaged just 15.1 minutes off the bench as he's returned for the last two games, and his ramp-up process could take longer than anticipated. Antetokounmpo hasn't faced a formal restriction while the Bucks have won the previous two matches comfortably, but he ordinarily would have averaged more than 28.7 minutes under normal circumstances.
Confirmed Lineup: TJ McConnell, Chris Duarte, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner
Myles Turner (ankle) — Available
Andrew Nembhard (illness) — Available
Aaron Nesmith (wrist) — Available
Trevelin Queen (G League) — Available
Tyrese Haliburton (elbow, knee) — Injured
Daniel Theis (knee) — Injured
Chris Duarte will likely start for a third consecutive game while McConnell continues to act as a lead facilitator if Nembhard is ruled out. Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith would contend to start if Turner is sidelined, and Jackson started the two most recent games Turner missed. It could be difficult for coach Carlisle to go with an even smaller lineup if Nesmith is ruled out, which could position Oshae Brissett, Terry Taylor, and Smith to man the power forward position.
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Ziaire Williams, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr.
Desmond Bane (knee) — Out
John Konchar (concussion) — Out
Steven Adams (knee) — Injured
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
Ziaire Williams would likely get the starting nod and play additional time with Tyus Jones and David Roddy if Bane is ruled out. Brooks has led the Grizzlies with a +3.6% usage differential in games Bane has missed this season.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert (groin) — In
Taurean Prince (ankle) — Out
Matt Ryan (G League) — Out
Josh Minott (G League) — Available
Jordan McLaughlin (calf) — Injured
Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) — Injured
The Timberwolves are one of eight teams with a winning percentage over .500 and have a 10-8 record (5-2 at home) against teams with top-ten defensive ratings. Their offense has been middle of the pack against the best defensive teams, but they have created low-scoring games as their defense has responded well, allowing the third-fewest points per 100 possessions (110.2) during those contests.
Confirmed Lineup: Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Jonathan Isaac (knee) — Out
Chuma Okeke (knee) — Injured
Miami's defense has been exceptionally sharp during their last ten games, allowing the fewest points in the paint per game (42.0) as they've recorded the best defensive rating (108.2) league-wide. Wagner (5.5), Banchero (5.3), Harris (4.0), and Carter Jr. (3.3) have attempted the most threes per game on the Magic this month, and Orlando might need to rely more on perimeter shooting against the Heat.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Jimmy Butler (back) — In
Caleb Martin (quad) — Available
Max Strus (shoulder) — Available
Haywood Highsmith (shin) — Available
Duncan Robinson (finger) — Injured
Nikola Jovic (back) — Injured
Omer Yurtseven (ankle) — Injured
Lowry's activity has remained restricted since returning from a four-game absence due to knee discomfort, topping seven points just once, never exceeding 30 minutes, and recording 13.5% usage in the previous four matches. Additionally, Lowry logged a reduced 16.3% assist rate in the three games Butler played during that span.
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Donovan Mitchell (groin) — Out
Kevin Love (back) — Out
Ricky Rubio (injury management) — Out
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Injured
Allen has averaged 18.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in four games against Oklahoma City since joining the Cavs, including a 21-point, 11-rebound performance last month. Mitchell was sidelined for that match, and Garland scored 13 points on three-for-nine shooting, while LeVert scored 22 points on nine-for-22 from the field. However, Lu Dort (hamstring) being unavailable for the Thunder could change that dynamic if Mitchell is ruled out for the rematch.
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams
Lu Dort (hamstring) — Out
Lindy Waters (G League) — Out
Eugene Omoruyi (G League) — Out
Aleksej Pokusevski (leg) — Injured
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) — Injured
Chet Holmgren (foot) — Injured
Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Tre Mann should contend for Dort's minutes, though coach Daigneault could attempt to deploy a larger starting lineup as he did in the first game Dort missed this season. Kenrich Williams would likely start at the four in that arrangement. The Thunder boast a 7-0 record in games Wiggins has started this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam
Dalano Banton (hip) — Out
Otto Porter (toe) — Injured
The Raptors lead the league with 21.0 points off turnovers per game, and the Warriors have allowed the second-most points off turnovers per game (20.9) this season. Precious Achiuwa was demoted to the bench with all of the starters healthy for Wednesday's game but still scored 19 points on nine-for-12 shooting in 28.2 minutes as coach Nurse tightened the rotation to eight players and found success in a decisive victory over the Kings.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Andrew Wiggins (illness) — Out
Andre Iguodala (hip) — Out
Moses Moody (G League) — Out
Curry has played the Raptors just three times since their Finals series, averaging 15.3 points on 23.8% from the floor during those games. Poole averaged 38.0 points on 30.4% usage and a 107.7 eFG% in two matchups with Toronto last season, though Curry was sidelined for the second contest.