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Ayton closed Tuesday's 118-102 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 14 points (7-12 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 32 minutes.

Ayton delivered an improved performance Tuesday, at least from a statistical standpoint. While his numbers were more in line with what he was able to put up during the regular season, he still ended the game as a team-worst minus-21. Despite playing just 16 minutes, Jock Landale on the other hand was a team-best plus-5. Now trailing 3-2 in the series, the Suns will head back to Phonex for Game 6, a must-win should they hope to stay alive in the playoffs.

Bamba (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 5 against the Warriors on Wednesday, according to Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com.

Bamba hasn't made an appearance in this series and may not see the floor even if he gets the green light from his injury.

Davis is probable for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Warriors due to a right foot stress injury, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Anthony has consistently received probable tags throughout the playoffs, but his nagging foot injury hasn't yet forced him to miss a game. The star center is averaging 21.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals in 37.2 minutes across the first 10 games of the postseason.

Embiid (knee) is good to go for Game 5 versus the Celtics on Tuesday.

Embiid was carrying a questionable tag into Tuesday's contest, but the 76ers never expressed much doubt about his status. With the series tied 2-2, Embiid will continue playing through the pain as expected.

Davis finished Monday's 104-101 victory over the Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 23 points (10-16 FG, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and three steals over 43 minutes.

Davis is averaging 22.3 points, 14.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.8 steals through the first four games of the second-round series. The All-NBA talent has caught flak for his lack of availability in recent years, but now that he's healthy, he's proving why he was considered one of the best players in the league early in his career.

Adebayo totaled 23 points (10-17 FG, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 109-101 victory over the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Adebayo hauled in a team-high rebound mark while finishing as one of two Heat players with 20 or more points despite dealing with a shoulder issue in Monday's Game 4. Adebayo posted his highest scoring and rebound totals of the series against the Knicks and has recorded a double-double in two straight contests.

Green will come off the bench in Monday's Game 5 against the Lakers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Green drew the start at center in each of his team's last two contests but failed to make much of an impact. He recorded 17 points, one rebound and two assists in 24 total minutes. With Green headed to the bench, Gary Payton will enter the starting lineup at small forward, bumping Draymond Green to center and Andrew Wiggins to power forward.

Bamba (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against Golden State, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Bamba has yet to play in the series due to a left ankle injury. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday in Game 5.

Davis (foot) will play in Monday's Game 4 against Golden State, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Davis has been a frequent flyer on the injury report throughout the postseason, but his availability wasn't really in doubt. He's coming off a strong 25-point performance in Game 3.

Embiid (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Celtics.

Embiid missed two games earlier in the postseason due to his lingering knee sprain, but he's appeared in the last three matchups and has averaged 26.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 37.3 minutes per game. With the series tied 2-2, it wouldn't be surprising to see Embiid suit up again Tuesday.