Caris LeVert
G/SF CLE
Thu 5/9/24 9:54 PM

LeVert ended with 21 points (9-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 win over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
EDGE Analysis
LeVert made the most of his time off the bench in Game 2, ending as one of three Cavaliers with 20 or more points while helping Cleveland claim a much-needed victory to even the series against Boston. LeVert didn't connect on a three but still ended tied for second on the team in scoring to go along with a half-dozen rebounds and a trio of assists. LeVert had a bounce-back game after recording just four points in Tuesday's Game 1, playing a big part in Cleveland being able to steal a game on the road as it now returns home to try and take a lead in the series.

OUTOlivier-Maxence Prosper
F DAL
Thu 5/9/24 8:27 PM

Prosper (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Prosper has been out ever since tweaking his ankle in Game 1 of Dallas' First Round series, and considering we haven't heard any positive updates, it's safe to assume he's still not close. For now, we would consider him doubtful for Game 3 on Saturday.

Luka Doncic
PG DAL
Thu 5/9/24 8:21 PM

Doncic (knee) will be available for Thursday's Game 2 against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
No surprise here, as Doncic was able to practice Wednesday and was previously carrying a probable tag. When speaking to the media, coach Jason Kidd made no mention of any restrictions.

OUTJarrett Allen
C CLE
Thu 5/9/24 6:33 PM

Allen (ribs) is out for Thursday's Game 2 against the Celtics, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen didn't participate in Thursday's morning shootaround, so his chances of playing in Game 2 were always going to be slim. Isaac Okoro will keep his place in the starting unit as a result, whereas Allen will aim to recover enough to play in Game 3 of the series, scheduled for Saturday.

Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Thu 5/9/24 5:42 PM

Gobert (personal) isn't on the injury report for Friday's Game 3 agains the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert will return to action Friday after missing Game 2 due to the birth of his child. The newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year should reclaim his starting spot from Kyle Anderson in Game 3.

Monte Morris
PG MIN
Thu 5/9/24 5:42 PM

Morris (finger) is not on the injury report for Friday's Game 3 matchup with Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Morris exited Game 2 with a minor finger issue and did not return, but that won't impact his status for Game 3. He should again see limited minutes behind Mike Conley on Friday night.

DTDTyrese Haliburton
G IND
Thu 5/9/24 5:39 PM

Haliburton (back) is being listed as questionable ahead of Friday's Game 3 matchup with the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Haliburton has been listed as "questionable" with the back issue for every game since Game 4 of Indiana's First Round series, but he's yet to hit the sidelines, so he feels a lot closer to probable. Check back for official word on his status closer to Friday's tip.

OUTOG Anunoby
SG/F NYK
Thu 5/9/24 5:36 PM

Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Pacers on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
This is a brutal blow to the Knicks, as it'll be tough to replace what Anunoby brings to the team. His absence should open up minutes for Precious Achiuwa and Alec Burks, and guys like Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo will be asked to step it up on offense. Anunoby's next chance to play will come Sunday.

Jalen Brunson
PG NYK
Thu 5/9/24 5:36 PM

Brunson is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers due to right foot soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Brunson injured his foot during Game 2 but was able to finish out the contest with 29 points, five assists, two rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes. If Brunson is unable to play Friday, Miles McBride, Shake Milton and Alec Burks would all be candidates to receive significant increases in playing time.

DTDGiannis Antetokounmpo
F/C MIL
Thu 5/9/24 4:52 PM

Antetokounmpo disclosed last Friday that he was "not close" to returning to the Bucks lineup before the team was eliminated from the playoffs May 2 after the team's 120-98 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the first-round series, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. "I did all the tests I had to do, these like protocols you have to follow and have to check the boxes," Antetokounmpo said. "I wasn't even close at checking the boxes."
EDGE Analysis
Though head coach Doc Rivers had suggested last week that Antetokounmpo was close to being available to play after missing the final three games of the regular season with a left soleus strain, Rivers' comments may have been an act of gamesmanship. Antetokounmpo ultimately missed all six playoff contests, and his absence likely would have extended into the Eastern Conference semifinal round if the Bucks had advanced, as the 29-year-old estimated that he was running at about 30 or 40 percent speed. He should be closer to full health by the end of May, but Antetokounmpo likely won't have a full offseason to rest up, as he had previously expressed a desire to play for the Greek national team in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Greece will have to first earn a spot in the Olympics through a qualification tournament that will take place in the first week of July, so confirmation on whether Antetokounmpo is healthy should come shortly before that time.