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Terance Mann

LAC Shooting Guard #14

Terance Mann (right lower leg contusion) is questionable to play in Game 6 against Dallas on Friday.

Mann’s potential absence would open up a starting spot, which will likely be filled by Norman Powell. Mann has been an important piece of their starting unit, and it will be difficult to survive in Dallas without Mann and Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard

LAC Small Forward #2

Kawhi Leonard (right knee inflammation) will remain sidelined for Game 6 against the Mavs on Friday.

Kawhi will be sidelined once again, and if they aren’t able to win on the road, then Kawhi’s season will be over. Amir Coffey will continue to start in his place, though he only scored three points in 27 minutes in Game 5.
Craig Porter Jr.

CLE Point Guard #9

Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Game 6 against Orlando on Friday.

Porter Jr.'s continued absence will have no impact on this series.
Tyrese Haliburton

IND Point Guard #0

Tyrese Haliburton (low back spasms) will play in Game 6 against Indiana on Thursday.

Despite being listed as questionable, Haliburton will be available to play in this game. They have a chance to close out the series on their homecourt, so it would have been surprising if he was forced to sit out.
Tim Hardaway Jr.

DAL Shooting Guard #10

Tim Hardaway Jr. (right ankle sprain) and Olivier Maxence-Prosper (left ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Game 6 against the Clippers on Friday.

Both players will remain sidelined once again, which means that Josh Green and Dante Exum will be the primary guard options off the bench. However, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving soaking up most of the backcourt minutes, they won’t play a significant amount of time.
Khris Middleton

MIL Small Forward #22

Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain) and Patrick Beverley (right oblique muscle strain) will play in Game 6 against the Pacers on Thursday.

Both players were listed as probable, so their availablility isn’t a surprise. They both played well in Game 5 and will have to shine again in Game 6 in order to extend the series.
Giannis Antetokounmpo

MIL Power Forward #34

Giannis Antetkounmpo (left soleus strain) has been ruled out for Game 6 against Indiana on Thursday.

As expected, Giannis will remain sidelined for Game 6. Bobby Portis is coming off of a 29-point performance and should continue to start in his place. It is unclear if Giannis will be able to return for a potential Game 7.
Damian Lillard

MIL Point Guard #0

Damian Lillard (right Achilles tendinitis) will play in Game 6 against Indiana on Thursday, per Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.

Lillard is out on the court for his pregame warmup, which was encouraging for his chances of playing. Now Haynes has reported that Lillard will be back after missing Games 4 and 5. Milwaukee defended their home court without him on Tuesday, and now he will try and help them extend the series on the road. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to remain out, but if Lillard can help them stay alive, he could return as soon as Game 7. Malik Beasley will likely return to the bench for this game.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is listed as questionable ahead of the Cavaliers’ Friday matchup with the Magic.

Cleveland pulled out a wi without Allen in Game 5 and the big man could return to the rotation ahead of the weekend. Marcus Marris will likely take on significant frontcourt minutes if Allen is ruled out for a second consecutive contest.
Gary Harris

ORL Shooting Guard #14

Gary Harris (right hamstring strain) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday’s Magic-Cavaliers matchup.

Harris didn’t return to the game after suffering an injury in Game 5 but does have a chance to suit up in Game 6. Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony have a chance to take on larger roles if Harris is unable to suit up.

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