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Key NBA News to Watch
Kawhi Leonard (hip) — Out
LeBron James (ankle) — Out
Anthony Davis (ankle) — Available
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) — Available
Paul George (illness) — In
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) — In
Zion Williamson (illness) — Out
Donovan Mitchell (illness) — Out
Myles Turner (hamstrings) — In
Jalen Suggs (wrist) — Out
Marcus Smart (foot) — Out
Jonas Valanciunas (illness) — Available
Devin Vassell (illness) — Available
Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) — Available
Keldon Johnson (back) — Available
Herb Jones (illness) — Available
Killian Hayes (illness) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Kris Dunn, Collin Sexton, Simone Fontecchio, John Collins, Kelly Olynyk
Lauri Markkanen (injury maintenance) — Out
Talen Horton-Tucker (foot) — Out
Omer Yurtseven (illness) — Out
Keyonte George (foot) — Injured
Jordan Clarkson (thigh) — Injured
The Jazz are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and they are a combined 1-4 in those situations with a dreadful 107.5 Offensive Rating. Coach Hardy mentioned after Wednesday's loss that Markkanen is healthy after missing time with a strained hamstring but playing on zero days rest is a different story.
Confirmed Lineup: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart, Marvin Bagley
Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) — Available
Killian Hayes (illness) — Out
Jalen Duren (ankle) — Injured
Monte Morris (quad) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III, Jonas Valanciunas
Zion Williamson (illness) — Out
Jonas Valanciunas (illness) — Available
Herb Jones (illness) — Available
Cody Zeller (ankle) — Out
Matt Ryan (elbow) — Injured
Larry Nance Jr. (rib) — Injured
Williamson was limited to 25 minutes the previous game after committing three fouls in the first half, and he was questionable heading into that game because of an illness. Valanciunas has played every game this season, and Jones has played in 18 straight matches.
The usage rates for Ingram and McCollum have increased by an additional 5.0% in games Williamson has missed. When Williamson and Valanciunas have been off the court, Ingram has led the team with a 36.8% usage rate. However, since many of the minutes occurred when McCollum was sidelined due to a collapsed lung, they may not be reflective of perceived roles if Valanciunas and Williamson can’t play.
Jones will likely be the primary defender on Donovan Mitchell if both are available. No Jones would be a boon for Mitchell, who has ranked second on the Cavs with a 26.0% usage rate since Garland underwent jaw surgery. His substandard usage is offset by his 43.1 minutes per game in which he’s attempted a team-high 48 attempts.
Confirmed Lineup: Craig Porter Jr., Max Strus, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, Jarrett Allen
Donovan Mitchell (illness) — Out
Sam Merrill (wrist) — Said he'll play
Evan Mobley (knee) — Injured
Darius Garland (jaw) — Injured
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Ricky Rubio — NWT
Confirmed Lineup: Malaki Branham, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) — In
Devin Vassell (illness) — Available
Keldon Johnson (back) — Available
Charles Bassey (knee) — Out for season
The second game Wembanyama started as the primary center was against the Bulls, and he recorded 21 points and 20 rebounds. When Zach Collins and Bassey have been off the court, Wembanyama has led the Spurs with a +2.1% rebound rate differential. He has led the league with a 34.1% defensive rebound rate since Collins moved to a bench role, up from 25.1% in the first 19 games.
Confirmed Lineup: Coby White, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic
Henri Drell (thumb) — Out
Onuralp Bitim (nose) — Out
Torrey Craig (foot) — Injured
Zach LaVine (foot) — Injured
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, Buddy Hield, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner
Myles Turner (hamstrings) — In
Andrew Nembhard (knee) — Available
Jalen Smith (knee, heel) — Out
The Pacers are playing their fifth game in seven nights, and because of their advancement to the IST championship game, they are playing for the ninth time in 15 days with seven of those contests coming on the road. Their defensive effort has been worse on the road, dropping from a 119.6 Defensive Rating at home to a league-worst 128.0 as a visitor.
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Vince Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr., Bismack Biyombo
Marcus Smart (foot) — Out
Derrick Rose (hamstring) — Injured
Luke Kennard (knee) — Injured
Brandon Clarke (Achilles) — Injured
Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Anthony Black, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Jalen Suggs (wrist) — Out
Joe Ingles (ankle) — Out
Markelle Fultz (knee) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) — Available
Jae Crowder (adductor) — Injured
Antetokounmpo has missed one game this season. Andre Jackson Jr. started that game but Bobby Portis played 30 minutes off the bench. When Antetokounmpo has been off the court, Middleton has led the team with a +9.3% usage rate differential. He's played at least 28 minutes in five straight games, and it appears his minutes are no longer restricted. He said after Sunday's game that he feels great as his playing time has increased.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Amir Coffey, Ivica Zubac
Kawhi Leonard (hip) — Out
Paul George (illness) — In
Moussa Diabate (hip) — Out
Mason Plumlee (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (ankle) — Out
Anthony Davis (ankle) — Available
Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) — Available
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Out
Jalen Hood-Schifino (back) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert
Jaylen Clark (Achilles) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford
Landry Shamet (rib) — Out
Johnny Davis (calf) — Injured
Delon Wright (knee) — Injured
Ryan Rollins (knee) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Malcolm Brogdon, Anfernee Simons, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton
Shaedon Sharpe (adductor) — Out
Robert Williams (knee) — Out for season