Last Updated on February 20, 2025 11:07 am by Keston Paul | Published: February 20, 2025

Injury Report

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Note that teams have until 1 p.m. local time on the day of a game to submit their report for the second leg of a back-to-back, so look out for updates throughout the day as appropriate.

Teams that have a Wednesday-Thursday B2B:
Hornets, Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies @ Indiana Pacers

Game Time: 07:00 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

MEM -2.5 (-140), IND +2.5 (+115)
Game Total 249.5

Key Storylines

All set in Memphis: The Grizzlies come back from their All-Star Break with a seemingly completely healthy rotation, with Ja Morant (knee) confirmed to be in the lineup against the Pacers. This development doesn’t do any favors to those fantasy managers looking to stream someone from Memphis, as their huge rotation just limits the potential any of its members has. Look for Jaylen Wells, Luke Kennard and GG Jackson as the main options from the bench, with Scotty Pippen Jr, Brandon Clarke and Vince Williams Jr. as alternatives in deeper leagues.

Indiana doesn’t stay behind: In the same way as their rivals, the Pacers will begin the second half of their season at home and with a fully healthy rotation (excluding the long-term injured players), they have all the tools to keep fighting for a high spot in the Eastern Conference. Indiana has a much better streamer landscape, with pieces like Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin and Aaron Nesmith widely available. Whenever Myles Turner misses a game, Thomas Bryant is another great option to stream.

Stream of the Game

I would side with the Pacers here, with Andrew Nembhard as my long-time favorite thanks to his ability to stuff the stat-sheet.

Alternatives: T.J. McConnell (points, assists, steals), Obi Toppin (points, rebounds, steals), Jaylen Wells (points, 3s), Luke Kennard (points, 3s, assists), GG Jackson (points, rebounds).

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Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers

Game Time: 07:00 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

BOS -7.5 (-295), PHI +7.5 (+230)
Game Total 223.5

Key Storylines

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