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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 8:01 PM
Able to return after stiches
The Scoop: Wright was elbowed in the chin as Jaylen Brown went up for a shot and ended up going back to the locker room after the play. He'll have stitches put on the inside of his lower lip/chin then will return to the contest.Patty Mills and Duncan Robinson should see more minutes while he's absent.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 7:11 PM
Starting sans Porzingis
The Scoop: Horford played 34 minutes in Game 4 with Kristaps Porzingis (calf) going down with an injury in the first half. With Porzingis sidelined Wednesday -- and likely longer -- Horford will step into the starting center role, where he's expected to remain until Porzingis returns.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 7:07 PM
Starting Game 5
The Scoop: Wright will enter the first unit in place of Jaime Jacquez (hip) for just his second start of the season. The guard has been a sizeable part of the rotation throughout the series, averaging 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 25.0 minutes per game and should see an even larger workload Wednesday.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 5:36 PM
Probable for Game 6
The Scoop: Beverley is dealing with an oblique issue once again, but he played through the issue in Tuesday's Game 5 and tallied 13 points, 12 assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block in 36 minutes. Damian Lillard (Achilles) is doubtful for Thursday's matchup, so if Beverley is available, he'll likely have plenty of chances to contribute.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 5:35 PM
Considered probable
The Scoop: Middleton sprained his right ankle in Game 2 but continues to play through the pain and will likely do so again Thursday. Over the last three matchups, Middleton has carried the Bucks, averaging 32.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 40.3 minutes per game. With Damian Lillard (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) both doubtful, Middleton should be in store for a hefty workload during Game 6.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 5:33 PM
Questionable for Thursday’s game
The Scoop: Haliburton has also been on the injury report ahead of the last two matchups, but he suited up and averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per game over those appearances. If he's available again Thursday as the Pacers attempt to clinch the series, he'll likely be able to handle a sizable workload.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 5:31 PM
Listed as doubtful again
The Scoop: Lillard is listed as doubtful for a third straight matchup after aggravating a right Achilles injury during Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is also doubtful, so Bobby Portis and Malik Beasley should remain in the starting lineup. The Bucks had a valiant effort in Game 5 at home to extend the series, led by Portis and Khris Middleton (ankle), but they still need to win back-to-back games to advance to the second round.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 5:29 PM
Doubtful for Game 6
The Scoop: Although the Bucks managed to keep their season alive Tuesday, they'll likely have to play without Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard (Achilles) once again as the series shifts back to Indiana on Thursday. Assuming he's unavailable for Game 6, it's unclear whether he'll be in the mix to return for a potential Game 7.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 4:41 PM
Questionable for Game 6
The Scoop: Robinson missed Game 4 due to the ankle issue, but he returned for Game 5 and logged 25 minutes. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2024 3:41 PM
Questionable for Game 6
The Scoop: Embiid has been listed as "questionable" for every game in this series so far, but he's yet to miss a game, so he feels much closer to probable. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Thursday's tip.
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