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Davis notched 17 points (5-9 FG, 7-10 FT), 20 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 40 minutes during Friday's 122-101 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Davis set the tone early for Los Angeles, recording nine points and 10 boards in the first quarter. Though he didn't maintain that pace the rest of the way, the big man still led all players with 20 boards while contributing his usual difference-making defense, finishing with a pair each of steals and blocks. This was the second time in Los Angeles' 12 playoff contests this season that Davis has pulled down at least 20 boards, and he's leading all players in the postseason with 14.1 rebounds per game. With the Lakers moving on to the Western Conference Finals, Davis will next face off against the Nuggets, against whom he averaged 18.3 points, 11.0 boards, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks over three regular-season matchups.

Robinson ended Friday's 96-92 loss to the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes.

Robinson's lethargic playoff run came to an end Friday with the Heat taking care of business on their home court. While Robinson was able to put together a decent regular season, his inability to be a threat on the offensive end was highlighted throughout the playoffs. His defensive contributions cannot be questioned, but for the Knicks to take the next step, they may need to consider adding an alternative center option who can spread the floor when required.

Vanderbilt will come off the bench in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Warriors on Friday, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Dennis Schroder will join D'Angelo Russell in the backcourt as the Lakers go smaller to counter Golden State's small-ball approach. Vanderbilt played a combined 22 minutes in the previous two games, so it's unlikely the Lakers will turn to him much in Game 6.

Bamba (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Warriors on Friday, according to Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com.

Bamba has yet to see the floor in this series, and he likely wasn't going to play in Game 6 even if he received the green light with Anthony Davis seemingly doing fine after getting hit in the head in Game 5.

Davis (foot) is good to go for Game 6 versus the Warriors on Friday, according to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet.

There was some initial concern about Davis' head when he left Game 5 early and was escorted away in a wheelchair, but the head injury wasn't even the reason he was on the latest injury report. Instead, the Lakers placed his usual probable tag for a foot injury that has lingered for weeks. All signs point to Davis seeing his usual workload.

Jokic finished with 32 points (13-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 125-100 win over the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the series and fifth of the current postseason run across 11 contests. The star big man also has a double-doubles in all six games this series, and his dominant play on both ends of the court has transformed him into the most decisive player in the playoffs so far, even above the likes of Jimmy Butler and Anthony Davis. Jokic is averaging 30.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game in the playoffs, and the Nuggets will now wait for the Lakers or Warriors as their opponent in the Western Conference Finals.

Embiid logged 26 points (9-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Thursday's 95-86 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Embiid continues to play through an ongoing knee injury, racking up a double-double during the Game 6 loss. While he was able to play significant minutes, he did appear hampered at times, struggling to get up the floor. He will undoubtedly be ready to go for Game 7, but if the 76ers are able to advance beyond the second round, Embiid's health has to be a major concern moving forward.

Horford ended Thursday's 95-86 victory over the 76ers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 39 minutes.

Horford continues to struggle on the offensive end of the floor, managing just two points on 1-of-5 shooting, and those two points represent his grand total over the past two games. While he is still impacting the game in other ways, the Celtics would love for him to find some rhythm, if only to take some of the pressure off the likes of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Williams produced 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 28 minutes during Thursday's 95-86 victory over the 76ers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Williams moved into the starting lineup Thursday, ending with a team-best plus-18. While his stats were serviceable, his impact on the game far outweighed his tangible production. The series will now head back to Boston for Game 7, a matchup in which Williams is likely to start once again.

Landale will join the first unit for Thursday's Game 6 against the Nuggets.

Landale will replace Deandre Ayton (ribs) in the starting lineup for the win-or-go-home matchup with Denver. The 27-year-old has seen increased playing time in the last three games of the Western Conference Semifinals, averaging 6.3 points and 6.0 rebounds over 19.7 minutes off the bench, and he makes for a solid streaming option and value play in daily formats.