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Jokic contributed 41 points (16-28 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 42 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 loss to the Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Jokic put up his best scoring total since his 53-point effort in Game 4 against the Suns. Jokic's measly assist total was a clear sign that he tried to carry the team on his back instead of depending on his supporting cast. Denver has a 12-5 record over the course of the playoffs and is 4-2 when Jokic fails to collect a double-digit assist total.

Adebayo supplied 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Sizing up against Nikola Jokic is no easy task, but Adebayo got the job done once again despite failing to register a double-digit rebound total for the first time in the past four games. While he continues to distinguish himself defensively, his consistent scoring has been a hallmark of his playoff results. Adebayo had a career year in the category, averaging 20.4 points over 75 regular-season games.

Zeller (foot) is available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets on Sunday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Zeller was upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's matchup and will be able to suit up once again. In Game 1 on Thursday, he was held scoreless with three rebounds in seven minutes.

Zeller (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Zeller had been listed as questionable on the initial Game 2 injury report the Heat released Saturday, but he's apparently shown some improvement as Sunday's 8 p.m. ET opening tip draws closer. Even if active Sunday, Zeller likely won't play more than a handful of minutes behind starting center Bam Adebayo, who is once again expected to shoulder a heavy workload.

Zeller is questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday due to a sprained right foot, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Zeller was held scoreless across seven minutes of action in Game 1 and appears to have picked up a foot sprain during the contest. Though he plays an auxiliary role as Miami's backup center, his potential absence could open the door for Kevin Love to rejoin the rotation.

Jokic finished with 27 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 win over the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Jokic was as advertised in the win, racking up another triple-double and leading the Nuggets to an early 1-0 series lead. Despite attempting only 12 field goals, Jokic found a way to pile on the points, going 10-of-12 from the line. While this was an impressive victory, the Nuggets did shoot only 8-of-27 from the perimeter, a number that should increase moving forward.

Adebayo totaled 26 points (13-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds and five assists in 40 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Adebayo had his best game in quite some time, compiling a team-high 26 points to go with 13 boards. While he wasn't able to offer much on the defensive end, his offensive production was certainly a welcome sight. He has his hands full guarding Nikola Jokic, but as long as he can stay locked in on the offensive end, the Heat should remain competitive.

Pokusevski suffered a small right humerus fracture May 31 and will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Clemente Almanza of the Thunder Wire reports.

Pokusevski has had some tough injury luck lately, as he missed over half of his third NBA season with a total of 34 games played. Fortunately, he still has a lot of time to recover in advance of training camp with the Thunder. With an improved three-point shot and a knack for blocking shots, Pokusevski has the potential to play a big role for the Thunder.

Adebayo had 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 43 minutes during Monday's 103-84 victory over Boston in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Adebayo hauled in a team-high-tying rebound total while leading the Heat in assists and finishing three dimes shy of a triple-double in the Game 7 victory. Adebayo tallied his second double-double in row, having finished with at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in three of his last six contests.

Adebayo totaled 11 points (4-16 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 46 minutes during Saturday's 104-103 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Adebayo struggled to find the bottom of the net in Game 6, but he still made solid offensive contributions with seven offensive boards and five dimes. Across the first six matchups of the Eastern Conference Finals, the talented big man has averaged 15.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 35.7 minutes per game.