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.
Anthony 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.
Ersan Ilyasova (right elbow sprain) cleared for Game 2
Ersan Ilyasova (right elbow sprain) is not on the injury report for Thursday's Game 2.
Reggie 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.
Patrick Beverley (left calf) ruled out for Game 2 vs. Mavs
Patrick Beverley (left calf) will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against the Mavs.
Goran Dragic in the starting lineup for Game 1 vs. Pacers
The Heat will start Goran Dragic over Kendrick Nunn in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Victor Oladipo no longer on a minutes restriction
Nate McMillan announced that Victor Oladipo is no longer on a minutes restriction.
Nassir Little (syncopal episode) will miss next two weeks
Nassir Little (syncopal episode) will undergo precautionary health monitoring for the next two weeks.
Derrick Jones Jr. (neck) expected to be available for Game 1
Derrick Jones Jr. (neck strain) is expected to be available for Tuesday's playoff opener against the Pacers.
TJ Warren (plantar fasciitis) good to go for Tuesday's Game 1 vs. Heat
Nate McMillan declared everyone healthy ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 with the Heat, meaning TJ Warren (plantar fasciitis) will be available.
Rajon Rondo (thumb fracture) will not play on Tuesday
Rajon Rondo (right thumb fracture) will not be on the active roster for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Blazers.
Oshae Brissett leaves bubble for knee procedure
Oshae Brissett has left the bubble to undergo a procedure that will remove loose bodies from his right knee.
Gordon Hayward (Grade 3 ankle sprain) will miss next four weeks
Gordon Hayward has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 sprain in his right ankle and will miss the next four weeks.
Mike Conley returns to bubble, may be cleared for Game 3 on Friday
Mike Conley returned to the NBA campus on Monday night and there's hope that he'll be through his quarantine in time to play in Friday's Game 3 against the Nuggets.
Steve Clifford hopeful that Aaron Gordon (hamstring) can play in Game 2
Steve Clifford said that the hope is Aaron Gordon (left hamstring strain) will be able to play in Game 2 on Thursday.
Gary Clark will start in Game 1 vs. MKE
Gary Clark will draw into the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Bucks.