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Key NBA News to Watch
LeBron James (ankle) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
De'Aaron Fox (foot) — In
Jrue Holiday (illness) — Out
Khris Middleton (ankle) — In
Draymond Green (ankle) — In
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Out
Robert Williams (knee) — Out
Herb Jones (ankle) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
De'Aaron Fox (foot) — In
Alex Len (illness) — Out
Malik Monk (+5.5%), Barnes (+3.7%), and Huerter (+3.6%) have led the Kings in usage differential in the three games Fox has missed this season. Their offensive roles should decline and Davion Mitchell and Matthew Dellavedova would lose minutes if Fox returns.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Out
Danuel House (foot) — Out
Tyrese Maxey (foot) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Draymond Green (ankle) — In
Andrew Wiggins (adductor) — Out
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
The Bucks allowed the most threes per game (14.5) last season and have allowed the fourth-least (10.9) this season. They have also allowed the fourth-fewest points in the paint per game (46.8), and opponents have attempted the third-highest frequency of mid-range shots (36.6%) against Milwaukee. Green (36.0%) and Thompson (34.0%) have shot the highest percentage of their shots from mid-range amongst active Warriors rotation players.
Confirmed Lineup: Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Jrue Holiday (illness) — Out
Khris Middleton (ankle) — In
Wesley Matthews (health protocols) — Available
Joe Ingles (ACL) — Injured
Antetokounmpo (+7.5%) and Middleton (+6.0%) had the highest assist rate differentials with Holiday off the floor last season. Middleton (+4.0%) and Antetokounmpo (+2.6%) also had two of the three highest usage differentials with Holiday off.
Confirmed Lineup: Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton
Devin Booker (hamstring) — Out
Duane Washington Jr. (hip) — Out
Cam Johnson (knee) — Injured
Cam Payne (+8.0%), Bridges (+6.0%), and Ayton (+3.1%) recorded the highest usage differentials on the team in Booker's absence Sunday. Six Suns had double-digit field goal attempts, and Paul dished out 11 assists.
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Injured
Green has logged 31.3% usage in the last five games after posting a 26.7% clip in his first 21 contests. He's registered a 34.1% usage rate and a 35.7 eFG% in two games against the Suns this season.
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Brandon Ingram (toe) — Out
Herb Jones (ankle) — Available
McCollum found his stride in Sunday's overtime win, scoring 29 points and dishing out seven assists as he recorded 26.8% usage. His and Williamson's facilitating roles could expand with Jones likely displacing Dyson Daniels from the lineup.
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jarred Vanderbilt, Kelly Olynyk
Lauri Markkanen (illness) — Not on injury report
Jordan Clarkson (hip) — Not on injury report
Mike Conley (injury maintenance) — Not on injury report
Simone Fontecchio (ankle) — Out
Collin Sexton (hamstring) — Injured
The Pelicans have posted the third-best defensive rating (105.0) during their current seven-game winning streak. However, New Orleans has allowed opponents to make 13.1 threes per game during their winning streak, which would be the fourth-most in the league over the entire season. The Jazz have made the fourth-most threes per game (14.6) this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin
Robert Williams (knee) — Out
Al Horford (personal) — Out
Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured
The Celtics have allowed an additional 5.5 points in the paint per game compared to last season, partially due to Williams' season-long absence. The Lakers have scored the third-most points in the paint per game (56.6) this season.
Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (ankle) — In
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Wenyen Gabriel (shoulder) — Injured
Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) — Injured
Listed "Probable" or "Questionable" before playing:
LeBron: 19-for-24 AD: 23-for-25