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Key NBA News to Watch
Jarrett Allen (rib) — Out
Gary Harris (hamstring) — Out
Terance Mann (leg) — In
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Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Marcus Morris, Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen (rib) — Out
Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) — Out
Dean Wade (knee) — Injured
Ty Jerome (ankle) — Injured
Allen is listed questionable for Game 6 on Friday. He missed the previous game due to a right rib contusion. He didn't practice on Thursday, but coach Bickerstaff noted that Allen will travel Friday and the team expects him to give it a go if he's able. The Cavs exceeded 100 points for the first time in the series in the previous game sans Allen, and Marcus Morris replaced Georges Niang in the rotation. Cleveland was held below 90 points in Games 3 and 4 in Orlando, and if Allen is cleared to play, the offense could remain bogged down given the lack of spacing when Allen and Evan Mobley have been on the court -- the Cavs' starting five has posted a -7.6 Net Rating against the Magic.
Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac, Wendell Carter Jr.
Gary Harris (hamstring) — Out
Harris was unable to return during the final 18 minutes of Tuesday's loss due to a strained right hamstring. He participated in Thursday's walkthrough at practice, and he'll be a game-time decision for Game 6 on Friday. The Magic closed the previous game with Jonathan Isaac in the lineup, and coach Mosley didn't expand his rotation in the second half without Harris.
Confirmed Lineup: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, PJ Tucker, Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann (leg) — In
Kawhi Leonard (knee) — Injured
Mann is questionable Friday with a right lower leg contusion, a new addition to the injury report. His role is notably enhanced when Leonard misses. In Games 2 and 3 with Leonard, Mann averaged 21.7 minutes and 3.5 points on a 12.8% usage rate. In Games 1, 4, and 5 without Kawhi, Mann's averages went up to 35.1 minutes per game and 11.7 points on 13.4% usage. His rebounding average also increases from 2.5 to 6.3 without Leonard. The Clippers are desperate for offensive production in their starting lineup, and while that's not necessarily Mann's forte, expect Los Angeles to continue to utilize him heavily if available to play in Game 6.
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) — Out
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) — Out
Doncic is not listed on the injury report after battling through a knee injury and an illness in Game 5. He looked plenty healthy despite the ailments, totaling 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds in a blowout victory. He'll be full go as the Mavericks look to close out the Clippers at home.