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Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:17 AM
Oubre accumulated 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Friday's 108-94 loss to the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Scoop: Oubre had 19 points in Game 2. However, the 30-year-old played even better in Game 3, scoring a team-high 22 points, his highest of the postseason so far. With the 76ers one loss away from elimination, it's unknown if head coach Nick Nurse will make adjustments heading into Game 4 on Sunday. If not, Oubre should continue to log heavy minutes, keeping him relevant for fantasy managers.
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:11 AM
Shannon will come off the bench in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Friday.
The Scoop: Anthony Edwards will replace Shannon in the first unit for Friday's game, and Shannon's minutes figure to dip with the demotion. In two games off the bench this postseason, Shannon has averaged 9.0 points and 1.5 three-pointers in 10.6 minutes per game.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 10:35 PM
Embiid (ankle) is available for Friday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against New York, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
The Scoop: Embiid didn't suit up for Game 2 and was considered day-to-day. However, he was spotted on the court during warmups and now officially has the green light to suit up. The 32-year-old struggled in Game 1, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes. With Embiid available, Andre Drummond will head back to the bench after starting Wednesday night.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 10:34 PM
Drummond will come off the bench in Friday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
The Scoop: Joel Embiid (ankle) is back and starting, so Drummond will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this postseason, Drummond owns averages of 4.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 10:28 PM
Embiid (ankle) was spotted going through warmups ahead of Friday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers reports.
The Scoop: Embiid is still listed as questionable. However, his presence during warmups is an encouraging sign regarding his availability for Game 3. If Embiid suffers a setback and can't get on the floor, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona would likely continue to share time at the five.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 7:03 PM
Ingram underwent successful surgery Friday to address ongoing heel pain, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The Scoop: A heel spur was removed during the surgery, and Ingram is expected to fully recover and be ready for training camp in September. This heel injury prevented Ingram from playing in the final two games of Toronto's playoff series against the Cavaliers, but by addressing it early in the offseason, his status for 2026-27 won't be in any doubt.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 6:33 AM
Jenkins accumulated 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes during Thursday's 107-97 win over the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Scoop: Despite continuing to come off the bench, Jenkins has now logged at least 26 minutes in three straight games, running with the closers in both games against the Cavaliers. Although Cleveland typically rolls with a double-big lineup, Jenkins has increased both his playing time and production, with Detroit seemingly taking the initiative when it comes to dictating the flow of the game.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 6:30 AM
Harris totaled 21 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-97 win over the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Scoop: Harris has been on a tear throughout the playoffs, scoring at least 20 points in seven straight games. During that span, he has averaged 22.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.9 three-pointers, a huge improvement on what he was able to do during the regular season. Now leading the series 2-0, Detroit will head into Cleveland full of confidence, with Harris looking to continue his postseason resurgence.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 6:24 AM
Harden recorded 10 points (3-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-97 loss to the Pistons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Scoop: Harden had little impact, scoring just 10 points in the Game 2 loss. In what was easily his worst performance of the postseason, Harden simply couldn't find any rhythm, going just 3-for-13 from the field. Now trailing 2-0 in the series, the Cavaliers will head home to Cleveland looking to wrestle back some momentum. Look for Harden to deliver an improved effort in line with what he has done for the majority of the playoffs.
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Friday, May 8, 2026 4:35 AM
Reaves finished with 31 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 38 minutes during Thursday's 125-107 loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.
The Scoop: Reaves looked more polished in Game 2 after struggling to a 3-for-16 performance from the field in the opening matchup of the series. The 27-year-old led the Lakers in scoring, though he also committed a team-high five turnovers. It will likely be up to Reaves and LeBron James to turn this series around, with Luka Doncic (hamstring) unlikely to return for the semifinals.
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