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Donovan Mitchell Out For Game 4 With Calf Strain

May 13, 2024 6:03 PM

Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics with a left calf strain.

The Cavaliers enter the game trailing the Celtics 2-1 in the series. 

In 10 games this postseason, Mitchell is averaging 29.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Cavaliers. 

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 12): Pacers/Knicks, Nuggets/Wolves

May 13, 2024 3:23 PM

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 11): Mavericks/Thunder, Celtics/Cavaliers

May 13, 2024 3:22 PM

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 10): Pacers/Knicks, Nuggets/Wolves

May 13, 2024 3:20 PM

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Friday, May 10, 2024.

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Anthony Edwards On Jamal Murray: Keep Talking Like That

May 13, 2024 12:29 PM

After his frustration level reached a boiling point in Game 2, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets have bounced back to tie the series at 2-2 by winning both games at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Murray appears to be have his confidence back, which did not go unnoticed by Anthony Edwards.

As the game ended, Edwards and Murray crossed paths with the Wolves' star clapping his hands, nodding his head and watching Murray.

"I just told his ass we love that," said Edwards after Game 4. "'Keep talking [like] that. That's what we like.' Well, I loved it. He didn't say nothing back. But I'm pretty sure he heard me. They heard me. You live for that."

Murray had 19 points in the game, including a 55-footer to beat the halftime buzzer.

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Tags: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Playoffs

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Donovan Mitchell Questionable For Game 4 With Calf Strain

May 12, 2024 10:25 PM

Donovan Mitchell is listed as questionable for Monday night's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain.

Mitchell, who is averaging 29.6 points in the playoffs, suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3.

Jarrett Allen also remains questionable with a rib injury.

The Cavs trail the series 2-1.

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OG Anunoby Unlikely To Play In Game 5 Due To Hamstring Injury

May 12, 2024 4:42 PM

OG Anunoby has not made "enough progress" on his left hamstring to play in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. 

Anunoby, who suffered the injury in Game 2, has sat out Games 3 and 4 of the series.

Anunoby is receiving treatment on his hamstring two to three times a day. 

 

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Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Game 4 With Ankle, Back Injuries

May 11, 2024 7:50 PM

Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 4 against the New York Knicks due to lower back spasms, a sacral contusion, and a right ankle sprain.

Haliburton finished Game 3 with 35 points and seven assists.

The Pacers trail the series 2-1. 

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 4 With Hamstring Injury

May 11, 2024 7:46 PM

OG Anunoby has been ruled out of Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers with a left hamstring injury.

Anunoby also missed Game 3 with the same injury.

The Knicks lead the series 2-1. 

 

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Luka Doncic Questionable For Game 3 With Knee, Ankle Injuries

May 11, 2024 2:24 AM

Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right knee sprain and left ankle injury.

Doncic has been playing with a sprained right knee since Game 3 of the first round against the Clippers.

Doncic suffered the ankle injury in Game 2 against the Thunder.

Doncic is averaging 28.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists in the playoffs.

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 9): Cavaliers/Celtics, Mavericks/Thunder

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OG Anunoby Ruled Out For Game 3, Considered Unlikely To Play Game 4

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OG Anunoby Leaves Game 2 With Sore Left Hamstring

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Marc Davis: Jamal Murray Should Have Received Tech, Not Ejection For Throwing Heat Pad Onto Floor

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Rudy Gobert Questionable For Game 2 For Personal Reasons

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Giannis Antetokoumpo 'Wasn't Even Close' To Being Able To Return

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Chris Finch Planning To Be With Timberwolves For Game 1

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