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Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday

Anthony Davis (back) will play in Game 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff series with the Denver Nuggets on Monday.

What It Means:

Davis played 44.5 minutes in the Lakers' Game 1 loss to Denver and should be in line for a similar workload tonight as the Lakers try to even the score. He scored 66.3 FanDuel points in that contest.

Davis is projected for 56.4 FanDuel points in Game 2, with 23.2 points, 15.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. FanDuel has set his salary at $11,200.

Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 of their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets on Monday.

What It Means:

As expected, James will suit up for Game 2 on Monday after opening the day with a probable designation. The veteran should be a full-go as the Lakers battle back from a Game 1 loss.

James has a $10,300 salary for Monday's game and is projected for 50.8 FanDuel points off of 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. He has played over 40 minutes in each of the Lakers' last 2 games, including the Play-In Tournament.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday

The Los Angeles Clippers listed Kawhi Leonard (knee) as questionable for Game 2 of their playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks.

What It Means:

Leonard missed the Clippers first game of the playoffs after missing the final eight games of the regular season with a knee injury. His questionable designation gives him a shot to suit up against the Mavericks in Game 2. Los Angeles pulled off a win without Leonard in Game 1, but could certainly use his steady presence on the court going forward.

If he can play, our model would have Leonard going for 38.8 FanDuel points against Dallas off of 20.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. FanDuel has set his salary at $8,200.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is considered doubtful to play Tuesday in the team's game against the Indiana Pacers.

What It Means:

Antetokounmpo is still dealing with a left soleus strain. He missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with the injury, and it seems as though he'll remain sidelined for Game 2. Expect another Bobby Portis start.

Our models project Portis for 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 34.0 Fanduel points across 30.6 minutes of action.

Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday

The Philadelphia 76ers will have Joel Embiid (injury recovery) available for Game 2 of their playoff series with the New York Knicks on Monday.

What It Means:

Embiid will play through his ongoing knee issues on Monday despite appearing to aggravate his injury during Game 1. The reigning MVP's health will be critical to Philadelphia's success this postseason.

Our model projects the star for 53.8 FanDuel points against the Knicks in Game 2, with 26.8 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He has an $11,500 salary for this evening's contests.

76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday

The Philadelphia 76ers will have Tyrese Maxey (illness) available to Game 2 of their playoff series with the New York Knicks, per Chris Haynes.

What It Means:

Maxey was given a questionable tag earlier in the day while he dealt with an illness, but the first-time All-Star will play through his ailment in tonight's game against the Knicks. The Knicks lead the 76ers 1-0 nothing after their initial meeting on Saturday.

Our model projects Maxey for another massive workload in Game 2, with 35.9 FanDuel points over 40.7 minutes. He has an $8,600 salary and is projected for 20.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.

Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson (hip) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday

The Minnesota Timberwolves listed Kyle Anderson (hip pointer) as questionable to play in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Anderson was forced to leave the Timberwolves' Game 1 victory with a hip issue and is now questionable to play on Tuesday. If he can return to the court, he would be projected to play 18.7 minutes against the Suns.

Our model has Anderson scoring 16.6 FanDuel points against the Suns if he can play Tuesday, with 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.

Grayson Allen (ankle) questionable for Suns in Tuesday's Game 2

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen is considered questionable to play Tuesday in the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Allen left Saturday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals due to a sprained ankle. Now, he's been listed questionable for Game 2. Keep a close eye on his status over the next 24 hours.

Our models currently project Allen for 11.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 23.6 FanDuel points across 33.7 minutes of action.

Anthony Davis (back) expected to be available Monday for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is probable for Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets on Monday.

What It Means:

The Lakers are still including Davis and LeBron James (ankle) on the injury report, but they will both be active on Monday night. Davis recorded 32 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks in 44 minutes on Saturday in Game 1.

numberFire's models project Davis for 41.6 minutes and 56.4 FanDuel points on Monday.

LeBron James (ankle) probable Game 2 for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable for Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets on Monday.

What It Means:

The Lakers are still including James and Anthony Davis (back) on the injury report, but they will both be active on Monday night. James recorded 27 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 3 three-pointers in 41 minutes on Saturday in Game 1.

numberFire's models project LeBron for 41.2 minutes and 50.8 FanDuel points on Monday.

Tyrese Maxey (illness) uncertain for 76ers Monday in Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is now questionable for Game 2 against the New York Knicks on Monday due to an illness.

What It Means:

Maxey missed the morning shootaround and will likely be a game-time decision. If he's unable to play, there will be more minutes for Cam Payne and Buddy Hield. Maxey scored 33 points in 44 minutes on Saturday in Game 1.

numberFire's models project Maxey for 40.7 minutes and 35.9 FanDuel points on Monday.

76ers' rule out De'Anthony Melton (back, injury recovery) for Game 2 Monday

The Philadelphia 76ers ruled out De'Anthony Melton (back, injury recovery) for Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the New York Knicks.

What It Means:

Melton missed the 76ers' first game as well, and his early rule-out here doesn't bode well for his availability in this critical playoff series. His absence should keep Kyle Lowry's heavy workload in place on Monday.

Without Melton in the lineup, our model has Lowry projected for another 20.7 FanDuel points in Monday's clash with the Knicks, with 7.6 points, 3.5 boards, and 4.6 assists. His salary is set to $4,700.

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Joel Embiid (injury recovery) questionable for 76ers in Game 2 Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is considered questionable to play Monday in the team's game against the New York Knicks.

What It Means:

Embiid is listed questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals due to left knee injury recovery. Keep a close eye on his status over the next 24 hours. Despite appearing on the injury report, it's hard to imagine the reigning MVP sitting out a playoff game.

Our models project Embiid for 27.2 points, 11.6 rebounds 5.3 assists and 54.3 FanDuel points across 38.2 minutes of action.

Josh Green not in Mavericks' lineup for Game 1 Sunday

Josh Green was not listed as a starter for the Dallas Mavericks' Round 1 game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

What It Means:

Green will play off of Dallas' bench as they kick off their playoffs. He started during the team's regular season finale.

Green is projected for 13.4 FanDuel points and has a $4,100 salary for this afternoon's contests.

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Mavericks leave Jaden Hardy off Game 1 lineup Sunday

The Dallas Mavericks did not list Jaden Hardy in their lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Hardy grabbed his seventh start of the season as the Mavericks rested their starting lineup in the season finale, but will move back to the bench Sunday as the teams takes on the Clippers in the playoffs.

Hardy has a $4,000 salary and averaged 11.9 FanDuel points per game this season.

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Mavericks' Tim Hardaway Jr. playing off bench in Game 1 Sunday

The Dallas Mavericks did not list Tim Hardaway Jr. as a starter for Game 1 of their playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

What It Means:

Hardaway Jr. will play off of Dallas' bench as the Mavericks return their starters to the lineup for the playoffs.

Our models project Hardaway Jr. for 13.4 FanDuel points off of 8.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists against the Clippers. FanDuel has set his salary at $4,600.

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper coming off bench for Dallas in Game 1 Sunday

Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper will play with the second unit Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

P.J. Washington missed the end of the regular season due to an ankle ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, he is fully ready to roll. Washington will immediately start to kick off the series, sending Prosper back to a role off the bench.

In 40 games this season, Prosper is averaging 3.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 6.8 FanDuel points.

Dwight Powell coming off Mavericks' bench Sunday afternoon for Game 1

Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell will play with the second unit Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Gafford missed the end of the regular season due to an elbow ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, he is fully ready to roll. Gafford will immediately start to kick off the series, sending Dwight Powell back to a role off the bench.

In 63 games this season, Powell is averaging 3.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 11.1 FanDuel points.

Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) cleared for Game 1 Sunday; Josh Green playing off bench

The Dallas Mavericks will start Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

What It Means:

Jones Jr. had been dealing with a shoulder issue at the end of the regular season, but will play through whatever's ailing him today to help his squad take on the Clippers. His return will push Josh Green to Dallas' bench.

Jones Jr. has a $4,000 salary and is projected for 18 FanDuel points today, with 8.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1 assist.

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Daniel Gafford (elbow) starting for Mavericks in Sunday's Game 1; Dwight Powell back to bench

Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford will start Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Gafford missed the end of the regular season due to an elbow ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, he is fully ready to roll. Gafford will immediately start to kick off the series, sending Dwight Powell back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Gafford for 9.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 26.2 FanDuel points across 24.9 minutes of action.

Kyrie Irving (hamstring) starting in Game 1 for Dallas Sunday; Tim Hardaway Jr. moving back to bench

The Dallas Mavericks will have Kyrie Irving (hamstring) start against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their playoff series on Sunday.

What It Means:

Irving rested for the Mavericks' season finale but is back in action today to take on the Clippers in Round 1. His return will push Tim Hardaway Jr. back to Dallas' bench.

Irving, who has a $9,500 salary on FanDuel, is projected for 41 fantasy points today, with 23.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.

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P.J. Washington (ankle) starting for Mavericks on Sunday; Olivier-Maxence Prosper back to bench

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington will start Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Washington missed the end of the regular season due to an ankle ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, he is fully ready to roll. Washington will immediately start to kick off the series, sending Olivier-Maxence Prosper back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Washington for 12.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 25.1 FanDuel points across 29.8 minutes of action.

Luka Doncic (ankle) back in Mavs' starting five Sunday; Jaden Hardy playing off bench in Game 1

The Dallas Mavericks will start Luka Doncic (ankle) in Game 1 of their playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Doncic will rejoin the starting five after sitting out the season finale with an ankle issue. Jaden Hardy will move back to Dallas' bench.

Doncic is projected for 53.5 FanDuel points today, with 28.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists. He has a $12,700 salary for today's contests.

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) officially out for Game 1 Sunday

The Los Angeles Clippers officially ruled out Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Sunday's Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks.

What It Means:

Leonard will officially miss the Clippers first game in the first round, but could return before the end of the series. His absence will keep Amir Coffey in the starting five for Game 1.

Coffey is projected for 11.9 FanDuel points and has a $4,500 salary for today's contests.

Mason Plumlee coming off Clippers' Game 1 bench on Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Mason Plumlee will play with the second unit Sunday in the team's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

What It Means:

Ivica Zubac missed the end of the regular season due to an ankle ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, he is fully ready to roll. Zubac will immediately start to kick off the series, sending Plumlee back to a role off the bench.

Our models project Plumlee for 3.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 10.7 FanDuel points across 10.7 minutes of action.

Source: Joey Linn

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