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 Monday-Tuesday B2B:
Bulls, Magic, Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers @ Atlanta Hawks

Game Time: 07:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

POR +5.5 (+170), ATL -5.5 (-210)
Game Total 238.5

Key Storylines

Injuries continue for the Blazers: Deandre Ayton (calf) and Robert Williams III (knee) continue to be out with little to no updates on a possible return before the regular season ends in the case of Ayton (Williams is confirmed out for the season). Add the fact that Scoot Henderson (concussion) is out for Tuesday’s game, Jerami Grant (knee) is doubtful and Anfernee Simons (forearm) is questionable to play against Atlanta.

Even with so many players in jeopardy, the Blazers are running a tight rotation, with players like Kris Murray, Jabari Walker and Rayan Rupert getting little to no minutes. The only ones available on the waiver wire throughout leagues that can feasibly get some decent playing time are Donovan Clingan, Dalano Banton and Matisse Thybulle. While Donovan has a fantasy-friendly game and is the main center of Portland, his inconsistency makes him a risky pick. Banton and Thybulle offer a much more limited fantasy game, aside from seeing minutes in the high 10s at best.

The good news is, expect good production from Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara, they have been great performers in the last quarter of the season, and should continue to do so for the rest of the season, until an injury happens or the Trail Blazers stop them.

No real updates for the Hawks: Having lost Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Clint Capela (hand) and Larry Nance Jr. (knee) for the rest of the season the regular season, Atlanta continues to fight for the best possible spot for the Play-In tournament, and maybe squeeze out it all together if they can their four-game difference with the Milwaukee Bucks. Trae Young (achilles) is listed as probable like usual, and the rest of the squad is a go against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Zaccharie Risacher had a 36-point game against the Bucks on Sunday, a new career-high for him. He’s been riding a long hot streak in the second half of the season, which makes him the best option to stream out of Atlanta. Names like Georges Niang, Terance Mann follow, with Vit Krejci, Mouhamed Gueye and Dominick Barlow limited to deep-league opportunities, as their playing time and production fall behind in comparison to the rest.

Stream of the Game

If Donovan Clingan was a bit more consistent he’ll be the safest pick in this matchup, but Zaccharie Risacher has a hot hand heading into Tuesday’s match. Make use of it.

Alternatives: Donovan Clingan (points, rebounds, blocks), Georges Niang (points, 3s, steals), Terance Mann (3s, steals), Dalano Banton (3s, steals, assists), Matisse Thybulle (3s, steals), Vit Krejci (points, assists).

Philadelphia 76ers @ New York Knicks

Game Time: 07:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

PHI +14.5 (+725), NYK -14.5 (-1200)
Game Total 221.5

Key Storylines

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