New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa is not in the starting lineup for Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.
What It Means
Achiuwa will move to the bench on Tuesday with New York deciding to start Miles McBride for Game 5. Our models expect Achiuwa to play 23.9 minutes against the Pacers.
Achiuwa's Game 5 projection includes 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 21.6 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,500.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (back/ankle) is starting in Tuesday's Game 5 contest against the New York Knicks.
What It Means
Despite his questionable designation, Haliburton was expected to play after he was able to suit up for every game this series. In 36.0 expected minutes, our models project Haliburton to score 44.0 FanDuel points.
Haliburton's current projection includes 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 9.8 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
Allen has yet to make appearance although he has been able to put some shots during shootaround recently. Look for Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro to play an increased roles if Allen is unable to go.
Allen's current projection includes 11.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Celtics.
What It Means
After sitting out on Monday with a calf strain, Mitchell remains uncertain to suit up while the Cavaliers try to avoid elimination. Expect Darius Garland to see a lead offensive role if Mitchell is ruled out.
Mitchell's current projection includes 23.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Caris LeVert (knee) is questionable for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
What It Means
LeVert is dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee and is listed as questionable for Game 5 on Wednesday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 25.0 minutes against the Celtics.
LeVert's Game 5 projection includes 9.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 20.0 FanDuel points.
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
What It Means
Conley's availability is suddenly in limbo after experiencing right Achilles soreness. Look for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to see more minutes if Conley is unable to go in Denver.
Conley's current projection includes 11.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back/ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks.
What It Means
Haliburton is still at less than 100 percent, but he's expected to continue toughing it out on Tuesday night. After a rough Game 1 showing, Haliburton is averaging 29.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 5.7 three-pointers over the last three games, while shooting 55.0 percent from the floor and 45.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Hali averaged 33.7 minutes and 51.2 FanDuel points in Games 2-4. numberFire's models project him for 36.0 minutes and 43.9 FanDuel points in Game 5.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) will remain out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
Anunoby will miss a third straight game due to a hamstring strain. Precious Achiuwa is expected to remain in the starting lineup for the Knicks, and there will continue to be more minutes for Alec Burks and Miles McBride.
numberFire's models project Achiuwa for 23.9 minutes and 21.4 FanDuel points in Game 5. Burks is projected for 21.1 minutes and 19.9 FanDuel points, while McBride is projected for 30.4 minutes and 20.8 FanDuel points.
The Dallas Mavericks will have Luka Doncic (knee, ankle) available for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What It Means
Doncic is managing knee and ankle injuries in the Wester Conference Semi-Finals, but hasn't allowed the injuries to keep him off the court yet. He's projected for 41 minutes in Game 4 against the Thunder tonight.
Our model has him going for 58.6 FanDuel points tonight, with 29.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 10 assists. FanDuel has set his salary at a lofty $11,600, but no player entered the night with a higher projected points total than he did.