Last Updated on January 28, 2025 1:24 pm by Keston Paul | Published: January 28, 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 Monday-Tuesday B2B:
Hawks, Rockets, Lakers, Jazz, Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers @ Philadelphia 76ers

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

LAL -3.5 (-175), PHI +3.5 (+145)
Game Total 218.5

Key Storylines

Rui Hachimura: Being the Lakers main streamer in most leagues, the japanese forward missed Monday’s game against the Hornets with a calf issue that could extend his absence to three games in a row if he’s unable to suit on Tuesday night. Expect more updates on him as we get closer to game time. Max Christie, Dalton Knecht and Dorian Finney-Smith should pick up the extra minutes in the meantime, as Jarred Vanderbilt works his way through limited minutes until he picks up enough space to be a full-time part of the rotation for JJ Redick.

Anthony Davis had a monster game with 42 points, 23 rebounds and two block against Charlotte, so best believe he can reply half of that against the Embiid-less Sixers.

Maxey, Oubre Jr. and Yabusele against the world: With Joel Embiid (knee), Paul George (finger), Andre Drummond (toe) and Caleb Martin (hip) all missing the match against the Lakers, only Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Guerschon Yabusele will headline Philadelphia’s starting lineup on Tuesday night (with the latter being listed as probable). Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry and Reggie Jackson could see minutes as well, with other contributors like Justin Edwards, Adem Bona and Ricky Council IV could have a decent impact on such an injury-affected team like the Sixers, but the talent doesn’t always translates to fantasy basketball as well as we’d like.

Stream of the Game

Max Christie and Guerschon Yabusele are by far the picks for this match, as their form and minutes are consistent enough to guarantee a decent outing.

Alternatives: Dalton Knecht , Eric Gordon (points, 3s), Kyle Lowry (points, assists), Adem Bona (rebounds, blocks), Dorian Finney-Smith (3s, rebounds, stocks).

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Houston Rockets @ Atlanta Hawks

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

HOU -6.5 (-225), ATL +6.5 (+185)
Game Total 228.5

Key Storylines

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