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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.

Jokic will not be suspended for Tuesday's Game 5 against Phoenix following his altercation with Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Sunday night's Game 4, Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN reports.

Jokic and Ishbia, who was seated courtside, were involved in a minor confrontation as the two-time MVP attempted to retrieve the basketball from the crowd following a Suns turnover. Ishbia appeared to be impeding Jokic from grabbing the ball, and in response, Jokic gave him a slight shove with his left arm, which caused Ishbia to fall back into his seat. Ultimately, the altercation resulted in an uproar from the Suns' home crowd and a technical foul being called on Jokic, but the big man will not face any significant discipline from the NBA. He will be fined $25,000, for "making improper contact with a spectator," however. Ishbia addressed the situation via his personal Twitter account Monday morning, stating in part that "suspending or fining anyone over last night's incident would not be right."

Adebayo will be available for Monday's Game 4 against the Knicks despite right shoulder discomfort, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Adebayo was added to Miami's injury report Monday morning, but he'll be able to suit up while wearing a compression shirt. Over the first three games of the series, he's averaged 16.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 37.0 minutes per game.

Jokic notched 53 points (20-30 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 39 minutes during Sunday's 129-124 loss to the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Jokic converted a stunning 66.6 percent of his 30 shot attempts, which marked his highest total of the season in the category. The Suns shot 56.2 percent from the floor, which limited Jokic's rebound opportunities, but Jokic completed his line with 11 assists, achieving his seventh consecutive double-double.

Embiid chipped in 34 points (11-26 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-15 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 46 minutes during Sunday's 116-115 overtime victory over the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Embiid led all 76ers in rebounds while finishing as one of two players with 30 or more points in a double-double performance. Embiid, who tallied his highest scoring total of the postseason thus far, has posted two straight 30-point double-doubles in the series against Boston.

Davis (foot) is probable for Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.

Davis has been given a probable tag ahead of nearly every Lakers postseason game to this point, so he should be good to go for the team's pivotal Game 4 matchup. The star center has been superb in the Western Conference Semifinals so far, averaging 22.0 points, 14.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.7 blocks per contest.

Bamba (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.

Bamba has missed six of the Lakers' last seven games with a lingering ankle injury and has only seen nine minutes of action throughout the postseason. Even if he is able to go in Game 4, he doesn't figure to get much run.

Embiid (knee) is available and will start Sunday's Game 4 against Boston.

Embiid was listed as questionable due to a knee sprain that's already cost him two games this postseason, but he'll suit up for a third straight contest. After recording just 15 points and three rebounds in his first appearance following his absence, the MVP was much better in Game 3, posting 30 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal.

Griffin (back) is available to play in Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers.

Griffin was originally questionable due to low back pain, but he'll be available to come off the bench in this one. The veteran power forward has played just six minutes off the bench in the current playoff run, so he's unlikely to have a significant role here.

Davis supplied 25 points (7-10 FG, 11-12 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 127-97 victory over the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Against the Warriors, it appears that a fast start from Davis is key to the Lakers' success. The Warriors clearly have a height disadvantage, especially with Kevon Looney's limited involvement and JaMychal Green's inferior play. It's likely that Davis will emerge as the top fantasy option for the team, as his increased usage has equated to notches in the win column.