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Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out
Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Out
Jamal Murray (injury management) — Out
Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Not on injury report
Desmond Bane (injury management) — Out
Aaron Gordon (shoulder) — In
Robert Williams (illness) — Available
Bruce Brown (ankle) — In
Malik Monk (wrist) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Malik Monk (wrist) — Available
Trey Lyles (knee) — Not on injury report
The Grizzlies are 1-2 and have posted the third-worst offensive rating (104.5) while playing on zero days of rest this season. However, the Kings are 1-3 against opponents playing the second game of a back-to-back set this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, John Konchar, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams
Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Not on injury report
Desmond Bane (injury management) — Out
Brandon Clarke (hip) — Out
Ziaire Williams (knee) — Out
Santi Aldama (ankle) — Out
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Daniel Gafford
Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Out
Taj Gibson (groin) — Out
Morris has posted a 37.5% assist rate with Beal sidelined for the past two games as Deni Avdija hasn't been in the starting lineup to split facilitating responsibilities. Kuzma (28.7%), Rui Hachimura (26.5%), and Porzingis (26.3%) have led the Wizards in usage during the last two matches.
Confirmed Lineup: Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out
Jrue Holiday (illness) — Out
Khris Middleton (knee) — Out
George Hill (illness) — Out
Joe Ingles led the Bucks with 10 assists Friday, though his distributing role could be diminished if Hill returns. Grayson Allen (+4.2%) and Antetokounmpo (+2.8%), and Bobby Portis (+2.0%) have posted positive usage differentials with Middleton and Holiday sidelined for the past two games.
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford
Robert Williams (illness) — Available
Malcolm Brogdon (illness) — Not on injury report
Blake Griffin (illness) — Not on injury report
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
The Nuggets have a 7-8 record and have allowed the third-most points per 100 possessions (121.5) against teams with top-ten offensive ratings this season. The Celtics' 118.9 offensive rating leads the league.
Confirmed Lineup: Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray (injury management) — Out
Aaron Gordon (shoulder) — In
Bruce Brown (ankle) — In
Jeff Green (hand, finger) — Injured
Murray appears likely to sit one game of Denver's upcoming back-to-back set. Brown has started five games in Murray's absence this season, recording 20.5% usage and a 29.1% assist rate in those matches. Gordon's +4.2% usage differential in games that Murray has missed leads the Nuggets.