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Allen (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Allen was available only for emergencies in Games 1 and 2 of Phoenix's first-round series against the Thunder due to a hamstring injury. All signs point toward the sharpshooter suiting up for Game 3 on Saturday, but it's unknown if the Suns are ready to get Allen back on the floor.

Goodwin (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Goodwin missed Game 2 on Wednesday versus the Thunder with left calf soreness, which cropped up during Sunday's Game 1 loss in Oklahoma City. Phoenix's official injury report should shed more light on the swingman's chances of playing in Game 3, but Goodwin appears to be progressing well.

Williams (foot) won't play in Game 3 on Saturday against the Thunder, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

The fourth-year big man is sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest due to a left foot issue. His next and potentially final chance to return in 2025-26 arrives during Game 4 on Monday. Oso Ighodaro should draw a fourth straight start at center for the Suns, while Khaman Maluach should handle the backup role once again.

Wembanyama (concussion) went through morning shootaround Friday, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

The superstar big man is trending in the right direction for Game 3 on Friday in Portland, though it remains to be seen if he'll be able to pass each step of the league's concussion protocol. Luke Kornet would figure to draw the start at center for the Spurs if Wembanyama is unable to get the green light, and Harrison Barnes would also be in line for a boost in playing time in the frontcourt.

Hardaway produced 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds over 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

With Aaron Gordon (calf) out, Spencer Jones drew the start, but Hardaway matched his workload with 28 minutes. Through three postseason games, Hardaway is averaging 11.3 points and 3.7 rebounds on 39.1 percent shooting from the field.

Jokic posted 27 points (7-26 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Although his counting stats were great, Jokic had a nightmare shooting the ball with Rudy Gobert making his life difficult. Through the opening three games, Jokic is averaging 25.3 points on 40.0 percent shooting with 14.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.0 steals.

Gobert notched 10 points (3-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 36 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Gobert was solid on both ends of the floor as he once again made life difficult for Nikola Jokic. Denver's franchise player shot 7-for-26 from the field. Through three playoff games, Gobert is averaging 9.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals.

Battle closed Thursday's 126-104 win over Cleveland in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt) and two rebounds over 16 minutes.

Battle put together a strong line off the bench for Toronto. The Raptors quickly put this game on ice, allowing the team to go deep into their bench. Battle had logged three minutes in this series coming into Thursday.

Barnes finished with 33 points (11-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Barnes put together a monster showing, combining with RJ Barrett for 66 points as the Raptors pulled out their first win of the series. Through three playoff games, Barnes is averaging 26.7 points, 7.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 35.7 minutes per contest.

Allen closed with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Thursday's 126-104 loss to the Raptors in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Allen actually had some solid success in this contest but picked up four fouls along the way. Through three games in this series, Allen holds averages of 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 26.7 minutes per contest.