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Watson (hamstring) is out for Monday's Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves.

Watson will miss a seventh straight game due to a right hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up comes Thursday for Game 3.

Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Nuggets.

Edwards is back on the injury report with the same "right knee injury maintenance" tag that he carried throughout the final weeks of the regular season and into the series opener. Despite the designation, Edwards looked explosive in Saturday's Game 1 loss, logging 22 points, nine rebounds and three blocks across a team-high 38 minutes. Given the stakes of the postseason, it would be surprising to see the superstar guard sidelined, but his status will need to be monitored leading up to Monday's tipoff.

Reed will come off the bench for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Magic on Sunday, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

This is an expected development with Jalen Duren healthy again. Reed was sharp in a spot start for the regular-season finale with 26 points (11-11 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks in 21 minutes.

Anunoby (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Hawks.

Anunoby is officially on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, though the designation is likely a carryover from the injury that cost him the regular-season finale. Despite the "probable" tag, there shouldn't be much concern regarding his availability for Game 2 after he logged 38 minutes and looked plenty mobile in Saturday's series opener. The 28-year-old forward was highly effective in that win, providing 18 points and eight rebounds while playing his signature elite defense. Barring an unexpected setback, Anunoby should be back in his usual starting role as the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead.

Goodwin has been ruled out for the rest of Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Thunder on Sunday due to left calf soreness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Goodwin tweaked his left calf in the second quarter, and medical staff determined that the injury was severe enough for the fifth-year forward to not return to Sunday's game. He'll finish with two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) over five minutes. Royce O'Neale started in place of Goodwin to open the second half.

Okongwu is questionable for Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Knicks due to right knee inflammation.

Okongwu put together a solid performance in Game 1, logging 19 points and seven rebounds, but he appears to have picked up a right knee injury during the game, putting his status in question for Monday. If he is unable to go, Mouhamed Gueye and Tony Bradley would be candidates for increased roles.

Bane (illness) is listed as available for Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Pistons.

Bane was a non-participant in the Magic's morning shootaround while dealing with an illness, but he has been cleared to suit up for the start of Orlando's first-round series. The 27-year-old was spectacular in the Play-In Tournament loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday, erupting for 34 points on 10-for-16 shooting. With Orlando now starting their official playoff run against Detroit, Bane should step back into his usual heavy workload on the wing.

Isaac (knee) is out for Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons.

Isaac will miss a 20th straight game due to a left knee injury. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday for Game 2.

Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Raptors.

Bryant will remain sidelined for his sixth straight game, though head coach Kenny Atkinson did indicate he's trending in the right direction. For now, he can be considered questionable for Game 3 on Thursday.

Quickley (hamstring) is questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Knicks on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Quickley sustained a hamstring injury during the Raptors' regular-season finale against the Nets and has been listed as day-to-day ever since. If Quickley remains out, the Raptors will likely continue to lean on Jamal Shead.