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Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Magic.

Huerter will miss Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup due to a left adductor strain. If the Pistons are able to stave off elimination, his next chance to play will come in Game 6 on Friday. With the 27-year-old swingman sidelined, Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert could see a slight bump in minutes.

Watson (hamstring) is out for Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against Minnesota on Thursday.

Watson's absence with a right hamstring strain will have now exceeded a month by the time Denver's next contest comes around. If the Nuggets are able to stave off elimination Thursday, Watson's next chance to take the floor would come Saturday in Game 7.

Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves.

Gordon missed Games 3 and 5 due to left calf tightness and may remain out for Thursday's win-or-go-home matchup. The veteran forward logged only 23 minutes in Game 4, so even if he's cleared to suit up Thursday, he could operate under a minutes restriction.

Isaac (knee) is out for Wednesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons.

As expected, Isaac will miss yet another contest for Orlando. He's likely going to be listed as doubtful for Game 6 on Friday if the Magic don't end the series Wednesday.

Wagner (calf) is out for Wednesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons, according to Orlando Magic Daily.

Wagner was diagnosed with a right calf strain Tuesday and was unable to shed his questionable tag for this contest. Additionally, he was unable to participate in the morning shootaround. Anthony Black, Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva are candidates to see more minutes with this news.

Hart (back) is questionable for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Hawks on Thursday.

Hart is nursing a lower-back contusion, though it would be pretty surprising if he isn't able to suit up for a pivotal contest. If he's unable to play, Jordan Clarkson and Miles McBride could see more playing time in the backcourt.

Embiid (abdomen) is listed as probable for Thursday's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Boston.

Embiid underwent an appendectomy earlier in the month and continues to pop up on the injury report after returning to action in Sunday's Game 4 loss. However, the star big man is likely to suit up in Thursday's win-or-go-home matchup. Over two first-round appearances, he has averaged 29.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 36.5 minutes per contest.

Hyland is questionable for Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets on Thursday due to left knee soreness.

It's a new injury for Hyland, who shapes up as a true game-time decision for Minnesota's must-win contest. The combo guard would be in line for a fairly big role in the absences of Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles), but the likes of Mike Conley, Terrence Shannon and Kyle Anderson would be needed to help pick up the slack if Hyland is also sidelined Thursday.

Wesley produced no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 114-95 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

After landing a one-year deal with the Trail Blazers last offseason, Wesley struggled to carve out much of a role in 2025-26. Over 31 regular-season outings, the fourth-year guard averaged 4.8 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in a career-low 11.6 minutes per game. Whether it be with Portland or elsewhere, Wesley figures to serve as backcourt depth again in 2026-27.

Murray finished with no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 114-95 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

While he closed the season in a muted role, Murray was serviceable for Portland in 2025-26. The third-year swingman made 15 starts during the regular season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals in a career-high 23.4 minutes per tilt covering 57 regular-season games. Murray figures to play a similar role for the Trail Blazers next year.