Jaquez Jr. will operate as Miami's starting small forward after Jimmy Butler was ruled out. In 27.3 expected minutes, our models project Jaquez Jr. to score 24.2 FanDuel points.

Jaquez Jr.'s current projection includes 13.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists.

Dosunmu is available for his second straight game after he returned on Wednesday. In 36.0 expected minutes, our models project Dosunmu to score 27.9 FanDuel points.

Dosunmu's current projection includes 14.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.

Drummond will suit up in Miami after he was listed as questionable. In 8.0 expected minutes, our models project Drummond to score 10.2 FanDuel points.

Drummond's current projection includes 3.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.3 assists.

Despite leaving early on Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, Caruso will play in Miami. In 37.0 expected minutes, our models project Caruso to score 31.0 FanDuel points.

Caruso's current projection includes 10.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.

Robinson is officially available although its worth noting he was available on Wednesday and did not play. In 18.0 expected minutes, our models project Robinson to score 13.3 FanDuel points.

Robinson's current projection includes 7.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.

Embiid should be on track to play in Game 1 after he logged 38 minutes in Wednesday's Play-in victory over Miami. In a matchup versus a Knicks' defense allowing 48.6 FanDuel points per game to centers, our models project Embiid to score 54.7 FanDuel points.

Embiid's current projection includes 27.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.

Caruso is listed as questionable after reportedly suffering a "significant" ankle sprain in Wednesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. If Caruso winds up being limited or unavailable on Friday night, there will be more minutes for Javonte Green, Dalen Terry, and Torrey Craig.

numberFire's models project Caruso for 37.0 minutes and 31.0 FanDuel points on Friday. He has a $5,400 salary and is currently our top value on the board.

Per Kidd, “everything is trending in the right direction” after Lively was able to practice well this week. Expect the Mavericks' rookie to play backup role behind Daniel Gafford on Saturday.

In 673 minutes with the Mavericks' current rotation, Lively is averaging 1.0 FanDuel point per minute and a 12.7% usage rate.

According to head coach Nick Nurse, while Melton is not available for his second straight game with a back injury, Philadelphia not rule out their guard for Round 1's series. Expect Kyle Lowry to see an increased role while Melton is out.

In 531 minutes with Philly's current rotation, Lowry is averaging 0.74 FanDuel points per minute and a 12.4% usage rate.

Robinson is listed as probable for Friday's must-win game against Chicago.

Robinson is averaging 12.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 21.5 FanDuel points per game this season.

Rozier continues to deal with a neck injury and will remain sidelined for Friday's must-win game against the Bulls.

Rozier is averaging 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 35.4 FanDuel points per game this season.

The Bulls held Drummond out for the final four games of the regular season, but he returned and provided 11 bench minutes in Wednesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. Drummond should be fine for a similar role on Friday in Miami.

numberFire's models project Drummond for 8.0 minutes and 10.4 FanDuel points on Friday.

The Bulls held Dosunmu out for the final four games of the regular season, but he returned and played 41 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. Alex Caruso is also listed as questionable after spraining his ankle in the contest, so Dosunmu could be leaned on for even more minutes versus the Heat.

numberFire's models project Dosunmu for 36.0 minutes and 26.0 FanDuel points on Friday if Caruso is active.

Caruso was a regular on the Bulls injury report throughout the regular season, but he reportedly suffered a "significant" ankle sprain in Wednesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. If Caruso is unavailable for Friday's elimination game, there will be more minutes available for Javonte Green, Dalen Terry, and Torrey Craig.

numberFire's models project Caruso for 37.0 minutes and 31.4 FanDuel points on Friday.

Leonard was sidelined for the last eight games of the regular season with a knee injury. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, there is "cautious optimism" that Leonard will be able to return for Game 1 on Sunday. Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, and Russell Westbrook will have fewer opportunities if Leonard is active.

numberFire's models project Kawhi for 34.9 minutes and 39.2 FanDuel points in Game 1 on Sunday.

Butler suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He will be inactive for Friday's Play-In Tournament game against the Chicago Bulls, but if the Heat advance, Butler could return at some point in the playoffs. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the favorite to replace Butler in the starting lineup and play a larger role. There should also be more opportunities for Tyler Herro, Haywood Highsmith, Caleb Martin, and Kevin Love.

numberFire's models project JJJ for 26.7 minutes and 21.1 FanDuel points on Friday. Herro is projected for 34.1 minutes and 32.7 FanDuel points in the elimination game.

After missing three games with an ankle sprain, Drummond will return on Wednesday night. In a matchup versus an Atlanta team giving up 55.6 FanDuel points per game to centers, our models project Drummond to score 9.2 FanDuel points.

Drummond's current projection includes 3.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.2 assists.

Fernando will come off Atlanta's bench after Clint Capela was named Wednesday's starting center. In 19.0 expected minutes, our models project Fernando to score 19.1 FanDuel points.

Fernando's current projection includes 6.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

Capela will take over as Atlanta's starting center after he was rested on Sunday. In a matchup against a Bulls' defense allowing 53.4 FanDuel points per game to the five position, our models project Capela to score 33.6 FanDuel points.

Capela's current projection includes 10.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.

Green will have second unit responsibilities after Ayo Dosunmu was announced as part of Chicago's first unit. In 29.4 expected minutes, our models project Green to score 27.3 FanDuel points.

Green's current projection includes 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.

Dosunmu will have a first unit role after he was forced to miss four games with a quad contusion. In 36.4 expected minutes, our models project Dosunmu to score 27.6 FanDuel points.

Dosunmu's current projection includes 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

Dosunmu will make his return to the court after he was inactive four games. In a matchup versus a Hawks' unit allowing 44.5 FanDuel points per game to his position, our models project Dosunmu to score 27.6 FanDuel points.

Dosunmu's current projection includes 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

Bamba will have bench responsibilities after Joel Embiid was named Philadelphia's starting center.

In 388 minutes with today's inactives, Bamba is averaging 1.03 FanDuel points per minute and a 13.6% usage rate.

Embiid will operate in his normal starting role at center after he was listed as questionable. In a matchup versus a Heat unit allowing 48.2 FanDuel points per game to his position, our models project Embiid to score 54.9 FanDuel points.

Embiid's current projection includes 29.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

Embiid is active at home after he sat out on Sunday for injury recovery reasons. In 35.5 expected minutes, our models project Embiid to score 54.9 FanDuel points.

Embiid's current projection includes 29.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.