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Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out
LeBron James (ankle) — In
Ja Morant (hip) — In
Trae Young (shoulder) — Available
Anthony Edwards (hip) — Available
Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Out
Lauri Markkanen (hip) — Out
Jrue Holiday (ankle) — In
Fred VanVleet (back) — In
Rudy Gobert (groin) — Available
Klay Thompson (injury management)— Out
Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) — Out
Myles Turner (back) — Available
Clint Capela (calf) — Available
Gordon Hayward (hamstring) — Out
Landry Shamet (hip) — In
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Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Robert Williams
Derrick White (neck) — Available
Jaylen Brown (adductor) — Injured
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Malcolm Brogdon scored a season-high 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting after White was injured in the first quarter of Boston's 122-106 road win over the Hornets on Saturday. Brogdon has averaged 25.5 points on 73.1% shooting, and Tatum has recorded 35.7% usage in two games against Charlotte this season.
Confirmed Lineup: LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Jalen McDaniels, PJ Washington, Mason Plumlee
Gordon Hayward (hamstring) — Out
Cody Martin (knee) — Out
James Bouknight (G League) — Available
Kelly Oubre (hand) — Injured
Ball took on an even more central offensive role as he recorded 39.8% usage and led the Hornets with nine assists in their 122-106 home loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Rozier shot eight-for-17 and was the only other Hornet to log a usage rate above 16.2%. Washington posted a reduced 13.9% usage rate during the last three games.
Confirmed Lineup: Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner
Myles Turner (back) — Available
Goga Bitadze (illness) — Available
Tyrese Haliburton (elbow, knee) — Injured
Daniel Theis (knee) — Injured
TJ McConnell (+16.8%) and Nembhard (+12.9%) have posted the highest assist rate differentials on the Pacers as they have taken on most of Haliburton's facilitating responsibilities during the last two games. Nembhard has also registered a +5.0% usage differential as his role has expanded the most.
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out
Jrue Holiday (ankle) — In
Khris Middleton (knee) — Out
Bobby Portis (quad) — In
Joe Ingles (injury management)— Out
Serge Ibaka (personal) — Out
Indiana has packed the paint to compensate for the absence of Myles Turner (back) and allowed the fifth-most made threes per game (14.3) during their last three matches.
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Naji Marshall, Trey Murphy, Jonas Valanciunas
Herb Jones (back) — Out
Zion Williamson (hamstring) — Injured
Brandon Ingram (toe) — Injured
Marshall has scored 16 points or more while logging 22.1% usage and a 52.4 eFG% as New Orleans has needed additional scoring with Williamson and Ingram sidelined during the last six games.
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Dean Wade (shoulder) — Injured
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Injured
The Cavs have a 5-6 record but have scored the fourth-most points per 100 possessions (115.6) against teams with top-ten defensive ratings. New Orleans ranks eighth in defensive rating (111.9).
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam
Fred VanVleet (back) — In
Dalano Banton (G League) — Out
Otto Porter (toe) — Injured
Coach Nurse likely opts to start Juancho Hernangomez or a center if VanVleet is sidelined, though Malachi Flynn would also play additional minutes in that event. Anunoby leads Raptors' starters with a +3.2% usage differential and a +5.6% assist rate differential in games VanVleet has missed this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson
Randle has averaged 31.0 points and 12.0 rebounds on 29.4% usage during two matchups against the Raptors in the last four weeks. Brunson scored seven points on three-for-14 shooting as Barrett scored 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting during their first game with Toronto, but Brunson scored 26 points on nine-for-19 shooting with Barrett unavailable during the second matchup
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Klay Thompson (injury management)— Out
Andre Iguodala (hip) — Out
Jonathan Kuminga (foot) — Injured
James Wiseman (ankle) — Injured
JaMychal Green (leg) — Injured
Curry has registered a reduced 26.7% usage rate since returning from injury for the last three games. He has recorded a +4.4% usage differential with Thompson off the floor this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Daniel Gafford
Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Out
Monte Morris (hamstring) — Available
Though Beal should be limited if cleared to play, there will be reduced opportunities available across the lineup in that event. The Warriors have allowed the second-highest three-point percentage (40.9%) on the road this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Gabe Vincent, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro (Achilles) — Not on injury report
Kyle Lowry (knee) — Out
Caleb Martin (quad) — In
Udonis Haslem (Achilles) — Probable
Jamal Cain (G League) — Out
Duncan Robinson (finger) — Injured
Nikola Jovic (back) — Injured
Omer Yurtseven (ankle) — Injured
Vincent, Butler, and Victor Oladipo's offensive roles should diminish due to Herro rejoining the lineup. However, minutes should remain high across the lineup as coach Spoelstra likely continues to utilize a tighter rotation in Lowry's absence.
Confirmed Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Onyeka Okongwu
Trae Young (shoulder) — Available
Clint Capela (calf) — Available
Bogdan Bogdanovic (quad) — Game-time decision
Capela should face a restriction if he is cleared to play, but his return could be impactful. The Hawks have allowed the fifth-most points in the paint per game (54.0) and recorded the second-lowest rebound rate (46.6%) with Capela sidelined for 12 of the previous 13 matches.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Walker Kessler
Lauri Markkanen (hip) — Out
Collin Sexton (injury maintenance) — Not on injury report
Rudy Gay (back) — Available
Kelly Olynyk (ankle) — Injured
Clarkson led with Jazz with 38 points and a 34.1% usage rate with Markkanen, Sexton, and Gay sidelined Saturday. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 20 points on 25.4% usage in 28.4 minutes off the bench, though Gay or Markkanen returning would reduce his role.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert
Anthony Edwards (hip) — Available
Rudy Gobert (groin) — Available
Taurean Prince (ankle) — Available
Jordan McLaughlin (calf) — Injured
Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) — Injured
Naz Reid has recorded 26.8% usage and a 15.1% rebound rate in the four starts he's made with Gobert and Towns sidelined this season. Russell logged a -3.3% usage differential during those matches as Reid assumed a more prominent offensive role than Gobert.
Confirmed Lineup: Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton
Chris Paul (hip) — Out
Landry Shamet (hip) — In
Cam Payne (foot) — Injured
Devin Booker (groin) — Injured
Cam Johnson (knee) — Injured
Shamet (69.0) and Ayton (64.0) led the Suns in touches as they directed more of the offense with Shamet starting at point guard in Paul's stead on January 8th. Ayton also led Phoenix with 67.0 touches and 18 field goal attempts as he was central to their offense in his return Friday.
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams
Ja Morant (hip) — In
Dillon Brooks (ankle) — Not on injury report
John Konchar (illness) — Out
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
Bane (27.6%), Jackson Jr. (23.2%), Brooks (21.7%), and Tyus Jones (21.7%) led the Grizzlies in usage when Morant was sidelined for two games within the last eight days. Bane (31.0%) and Jones (26.1%) posted the highest assist rates among Grizzlies starters.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, KJ Martin, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) — Out
Although offensive roles were thrown off with Green and Jae'Sean Tate suspended Sunday, Sengun again led the Rockets in assists with Porter Jr. sidelined. Green (32.1%) and Smith Jr. (25.6%) led Houston's starters in usage, and both scored 27 points with Porter Jr. unavailable Friday.
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, Patrick Beverley, Troy Brown Jr., LeBron James, Thomas Bryant
LeBron James (ankle) — In
Troy Brown Jr. (quad) — In
Patrick Beverley (illness) — Not on injury report
Austin Reaves (hamstring) — Injured
Lonnie Walker (knee) — Injured
Anthony Davis (foot) — Injured
The Lakers boast an 11-4 record against teams with bottom-ten point differentials but are just 4-3 against those teams at home. The Rockets have posted the second-lowest point differential (-8.5) and have a 4-19 record on the road.