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Kyrie Irving (calf) — In
Jaylen Brown (adductor) — In
Anthony Edwards (hip) — In
Chris Paul (hip) — Out
Rudy Gobert (groin) — Out
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) — Available
Jalen Duren (ankle) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, Demar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Demar DeRozan (quad) — In
Javonte Green (knee) — Injured
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
The only regular season NBA game previously played in Paris was a push to the expected total of 219. However, the over hit during four of the last five regular-season games played in London, with the exception being when the 2014-2015 Knicks team mustered only 79 points to lose for the 26th time in 27 games.
Confirmed Lineup: Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart
Bojan Bogdanovic (illness) — Not on injury report
Jalen Duren (ankle) — Available
Hamidou Diallo (calf) — Available
Cory Joseph (knee) — Out
Nerlens Noel (foot) — Available
Marvin Bagley (hand) — Injured
Cade Cunningham (shin) — Injured
Hayes' role likely decreases as Bogdanovic rejoins the lineup, but Hayes has logged increased usage (21.9%) and assist rates (33.1%) in the last six games. The French native could be particularly motivated and aggressive playing in front of a Parisian crowd.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green
Klay Thompson (injury management)— In
Andre Iguodala (hip) — Out
Jonathan Kuminga (foot) — Out
James Wiseman (ankle) — Out
JaMychal Green (leg) — Out
Defensive intensity could be ramped up if the Finals rematch has a playoff atmosphere, and Golden State's offense could reflect that series. Curry (31.8%), Jordan Poole (26.7%), Wiggins (22.0%), and Thompson (21.6%) led the Warriors in usage in the Finals, and Poole averaged just 20.8 minutes per game in the series.
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Robert Williams
Jaylen Brown (adductor) — In
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
Williams could be nearly past a restriction: he's averaged 28.1 minutes during Brown's absence and averaged 29.6 minutes last season. Derrick White (+4.8%), Tatum (+3.6%), and Smart (+3.0%) have recorded the highest usage differentials on the Celtics in games Brown has missed this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam
Dalano Banton (hip) — Out
Otto Porter (toe) — Injured
The Raptors could be ill-equipped to take advantage of Minnesota's biggest defensive weakness: they've made the fourth-fewest threes per game (10.8) at the second-lowest percentage (32.9%) this season. Minnesota has allowed the third-most made threes per game (13.6) this season, including 14.7 per game in the seven matches Gobert has missed.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Naz Reid
Anthony Edwards (hip) — In
Rudy Gobert (groin) — Out
Taurean Prince (ankle) — Available
Austin Rivers (knee) — Out
Jordan McLaughlin (calf) — Injured
Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) — Injured
Russell averaged 10.5 points on 19.2% shooting in two games against Toronto last season. Edwards has averaged 13.8 points on 36.4% shooting in four career games against the Raptors, though he scored 24 points on 25.9% usage and a 64.9 eFG% in his most recent matchup.
Confirmed Lineup: Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, Royce O'Neale, Nic Claxton
Kyrie Irving (calf) — In
Kevin Durant (knee) — Injured
Simmons has averaged 30.9 minutes in his last four games after exceeding 30 minutes just once in the eight previous matches. He's logged a +16.8% assist rate differential in the two games he's played without Durant and should continue to play an elevated facilitating role despite Irving's expected return.
Confirmed Lineup: Damion Lee, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton
Chris Paul (hip) — Out
Cam Johnson (knee) — In
Landry Shamet (foot) — Out
Josh Okogie (nose) — Out
Cam Payne (foot) — Injured
Devin Booker (groin) — Injured
Johnson's 19.5% usage leads Phoenix's forwards, but his minutes will be restricted for several games as he returns from a torn meniscus. Facilitating opportunities will diminish across the lineup if Paul returns. Alternatively, Saben Lee, Duane Washington Jr., and Damion Lee's roles could expand as Bridges, Saric, and Ayton again handle additional facilitating opportunities.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
Philadelphia ranks 7th in defensive rating (112.0), and Portland ranks 8th in offensive rating (115.9). The 76ers have allowed the third-most points per 100 possessions (124.8) while playing teams with top-ten offensive ratings on the road this season. Conversely, the Trail Blazers have a 2-10 record against teams with top-ten defensive ratings, including 0-5 at home.
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) — Available
Gary Payton II (calf) — Out
Justise Winslow (ankle) — Injured