Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
Tyler Johnson will start in Game 3 on Friday
Tyler Johnson will start in place of Joe Harris (personal) on Friday.
Read MoreMichael Carter-Williams (left foot) doubtful for Saturday
The Magic have listed Michael Carter-Williams (left foot tendon strain) as doubtful for Saturday's Game 3.
Read MoreAaron Gordon (left hamstring strain) questionable for Game 3 vs. Bucks
Aaron Gordon (left hamstring strain) is questionable to play in Saturday's Game 3.
Read MoreRondae Hollis-Jefferson (left knee) questionable for Game 3
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (left knee swelling) is questionable to play on Friday.
Read MoreMike Conley will play in Game 3, expected to start
Mike Conley (self-isolating) will be back for Friday's Game 3 against the Nuggets and is expected to be in the starting lineup.
Read MoreCJ McCollum scores 13 points in blowout loss
CJ McCollum finished with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and a 3-pointer in Thursday's 88-111 smackdown at the hands of the Lakers.
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony dreadful in two-point performance
Carmelo Anthony was dreadful in Thursday's Game 2 loss, finishing with two points on 1-for-6 shooting with one assist, three turnovers and no other stats in 27 minutes of action.
Read MoreJusuf Nurkic neutralized in Game 2 rout
Jusuf Nurkic was locked up in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, scoring nine points to go with eight rebounds, two assists, a steal and a 3-pointer in 29 minutes of work.
Read MoreShams: Optimism that Damian Lillard (dislocated finger) can play in Game 3
Shams Charania is reporting that initial signs are optimistic for Damian Lillard (dislocated left index finger) to play in Game 3 on Saturday.
Read MoreKentavious Caldwell-Pope knocks down four 3-pointers in Game 2 victory
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was one of the few Lakers' supporting cast members to show up on Thursday, scoring 16 points with four 3-pointers in just 22 minutes.
Read MoreLeBron James quiet with 10-6-7 in Game 2 win
LeBron James had a surprisingly quiet night on Thursday, finishing an easy Game 2 win with 10 points (4-of-11 shooting), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and six turnovers in 27 minutes.
Read MoreAnthony Davis drops 31 & 11 in easy Game 2 win
Anthony Davis rolled right over the Blazers in a Game 2 blowout on Thursday, going 13-of-21 from the field en route to 31 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and three 3-pointers.
Read MoreErsan Ilyasova (right elbow sprain) cleared for Game 2
Ersan Ilyasova (right elbow sprain) is not on the injury report for Thursday's Game 2.
Read MoreReggie Jackson quiet in start on Wednesday vs. Mavs
Reggie Jackson started for Patrick Beverley (left calf) on Wednesday and had a quiet 11 points (4-of-9 FG, 3-of-5 3PT) to go with four rebounds and one assist.
Read MorePatrick Beverley (left calf) ruled out for Game 2 vs. Mavs
Patrick Beverley (left calf) will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against the Mavs.
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