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Jokic ended Thursday's 108-103 victory over the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals with 23 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 17 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in 42 minutes.

Jokic committed five turnovers for a second straight game and was inefficient from the field given his standards, but he still recorded his fourth straight triple-double and his seventh of the playoffs so far. The former MVP is averaging 30.4 points, 13.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 38.4 minutes across 13 appearances this postseason and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

Davis totaled 18 points (4-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Thursday's 108-103 loss to Denver in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Davis struggled from the field and failed to replicate his 40-point outburst from Game 1, but he still provided his usual production on the glass and on defense. Across 14 appearances this postseason, the veteran big man has averaged 22.3 points, 13.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.2 blocks across 37.6 minutes per game. Despite his strong play in other categories, the Lakers will presumably need Davis to perform better on offense if they're going to get back into the series.

Vanderbilt will move into the starting lineup for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Nuggets on Thursday, according to Chris Haynes of Turner Sports.

Dennis Schroder will head back to the bench with this news. Vanderbilt played a very limited role in the previous series, but the Lakers are opting for more defense and rebounding with this move.

Davis (foot) is available to play in Game 2 against the Nuggets on Thursday, according to Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com.

Just like LeBron James (foot), Davis has been listed as probable with this foot injury for the entire postseason. Outside of a minor head injury in the previous series against Phoenix, Davis' health status has never really been in doubt for several weeks.

Yurteven is questionable for Friday's Game 2 versus the Celtics due to a nose contusion.

It's unclear when Yurtseven suffered the injury, but his potential absence is unlikely to affect Miami's rotation. The big man has seen just four total minutes of action this postseason despite being available.

Adebayo ended with 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 123-116 win over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Adebayo led all Heat players in rebounds and finished second on the team in scoring while ending two boards shy of a double-double in the Game 1 victory on the road. Adebayo has hauled in eight or more rebounds in 11 of his 12 postseason appearances, having tallied at least 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists in three outings.

Davis (right foot stress injury) is probable for Thursday's Game 2 versus Denver, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis has earned a probable designation in every playoff game thus far due to the right foot issue but has yet to miss a contest. After exploding for 40 points and 10 rebounds in Game 1, fantasy managers should be eager to go back to the well with Davis for Game 2.

Bamba (ankle) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Nuggets, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Bamba is set to miss his eighth straight game Thursday while recovering from a PRP injection in his left ankle. His absence won't affect the Lakers' rotation.

Zeller (illness) is listed as available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Boston on Wednesday.

Zeller missed Monday's practice due to an illness and was listed as questionable, but he's had a few days to recover and will ultimately be available for Game 1. The backup big man has had a limited role in the playoffs thus far, averaging 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 8.9 minutes across 10 appearances.

Jokic contributed 34 points (12-17 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 21 rebounds, 14 assists and two blocks over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 132-126 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Jokic casually put together another triple-double, his sixth of the postseason, carrying the Nuggets to a narrow Game 1 victory. After getting out to a sizable early lead, the Nuggets let the Lakers back into the game during a lackluster fourth quarter, eventually holding on to the tune of six points. Jokic continues to put up mind-boggling stats on a nightly basis and will likely need to keep doing so should the Nuggets hope to reach the NBA Finals.