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Anthony Davis PF | WAS
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Questionable for Saturday
Davis (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Davis continues to be day-to-day with his hyperextended left knee. In Wednesday's 125-120 victory over the Wizards, Davis recorded 35 points (10-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 15-15 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 38 minutes.
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Malik Williams C | SA
Raptors' Malik Williams: Coming off bench
Williams will return to his usual reserve role in Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Williams is coming off a spot start in which he accumulated zero points (0-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes. With Kelly Olynyk back at center, Williams will once again come off the bench.
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Maxi Kleber C | LAL
Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Won't suit up Friday
Kleber (back) won't play Friday against the Warriors, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Kleber will miss his first game since Feb. 28 due to back spasms and is considered day-to-day. Dwight Powell should see a heightened role as the Mavericks' backup center Friday with both Kleber and Dereck Lively (knee) sitting out.
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Al Horford C | GS
Celtics' Al Horford: Starting Friday
Horford will start at power forward in Friday's game against the Kings, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford will start alongside Kristaps Porzingis, as the team will go with a bigger frontcourt than usual. This is due to Jaylen Brown (hand) and Derrick White (back) being sidelined. Horford has averaged 10.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 30.9 minutes in 31 starts this season.
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Taj Gibson PF | NO
Pistons' Taj Gibson: Officially ruled out
Gibson (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Gibson's absence streak will extend to nine games Friday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a right hamstring injury. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Myles Turner C | MIL
Pacers' Myles Turner: Gets green light
Turner (finger) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Turner has officially received the green light to suit up and return following a one-game absence due to a right finger sprain. In March (19 games), the talented big man averaged 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 assists in 26.9 minutes per game.
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Nick Richards C | MIA
Hornets' Nick Richards: Won't play Friday
Richards (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Richards' absence streak will extend to three games Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out with right foot plantar fascia discomfort. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Ibou Badji C | CHA
Trail Blazers' Ibou Badji: Ruled out for Friday's matchup
Badji (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.
Badji was questionable for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to suit up due to his lower back soreness. However, his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.
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Nikola Jokic C | DEN
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Expected to play against Atlanta
Jokic (hip) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Jokic is expected to play Saturday despite continuing to deal with left hip inflammation. However, it appears that the superstar big man is no longer battling a wrist injury, as just his hip ailment was listed on the injury report.
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Richaun Holmes C | WAS
Wizards' Richaun Holmes: Won't play Friday
Holmes (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Holmes was questionable for Friday's matchup, and he'll be forced to miss a fifth consecutive game due to a left big toe contusion. Tristan Vukcevic and Eugene Omoruyi should continue to see increased playing time against Portland, while Holmes' next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Raptors.