This NBA injury report provides the latest updates on player injuries, along with key insights into how teams are adjusting.
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This NBA Injury report provides the latest updates on major player injuries, along with key insights into how teams are adjusting. Beyond just listing injuries, it highlights team form and their head-to-head form.
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets
The Miami Heat will be meeting the Charlotte Hornets for the third time this season. The Heat come into this game with a three-game losing streak. On the other hand, Hornets won their first game since 19th February against the Nets. However, with two head-to-head wins earlier this season, Heat are favorites to win their third consecutive game against the Hornets.
Miami Heat
Current Status
Tyler Herro
Available (upgraded)
Andrew Wiggins
Available (upgraded)
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Available (upgraded)
Duncan Robinson
Available (upgraded)
UPDATED
Charlotte Hornets
Current Status
Tre Mann
OUT
Jusuf Nurkic
Available (upgraded)
UPDATED
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers
This will be their second meeting of the season. With the Lakers winning a close game 102-101 earlier in the season. The Lakers will be without LeBron James, in a long time and Luka Doncic is also questionable for the game. However, with an 8-2 record in the last 10 games, the Lakers are favored to win the game.
Los Angeles Lakers
Current Status
Luka Doncic
Probable (upgraded)
LeBron James
OUT
Rui Hachimura
OUT
Dorian Finney-Smith
OUT
Jaxson Hayes
OUT
UPDATED
Brooklyn Nets
Current Status
Nic Claxton
Available
Cam Thomas
OUT
Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers
This will be their first meeting this season. The 76ers are without their Big-three of Embiid, Maxey and PG. The Hawks come into this matchup with two consecutive wins against the Pacers and are favorites to win against the 76ers.
Atlanta Hawks
Current Status
Trae Young
OUT
Caris LeVert
OUT
UPDATED
Philadelphia 76ers
Current Status
Joel Embiid
OUT
Tyrese Maxey
OUT
Paul George
OUT
Kelly Oubre Jr.
OUT
Kyle Lowry
OUT
Eric Gordon
OUT
Andre Drummond
OUT
UPDATED
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
A mismatch where the Boston Celtics take on the tanking Utah Jazz. The Celtics are undefeated in March and are coming off a dominating victory against the Lakers. On the other hand, Utah Jazz have the worst record in western conference and have eyes set on Cooper Flagg. Despite Tatum being ruled out, the Celtics are favored to win by double-digits.
Boston Celtics
Current Status
Jayson Tatum
OUT
Al Horford
OUT
Kristaps Porzingis
OUT
UPDATED
Utah Jazz
Current Status
Jordan Clarkson
OUT
John Collins
Available
Keyonte George
OUT
Lauri Markkanen
OUT
UPDATED
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards
A revenge game for the Raptors as the Wizards defeated them 118-117 in their previous matchup. Both teams have identical 4-6 record in their last 10 games. With Barnes and Barrett fit to play, the Raptors are favorites to win the game.
Toronto Raptors
Current Status
Jakob Poeltl
OUT
Ja’Kobe Walter
OUT
Gradey Dick
OUT
Brandon Ingram
OUT
Washington Wizards
Current Status
Marcus Smart
OUT
Khris Middleton
OUT
Malcom Brogdon
OUT
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets play their second consecutive game in Oklahoma against the Thunder. The Thunder are 9-1 in their last 10 compared to Nuggets 6-4 run in that span. With a 2-1 lead in the regular series head-to-head, the Thunder are favorites to win. Nikola Jokic is questionable for the game.
No major injuries for Oklahoma City Thunder.
Denver Nuggets
Current Status
Nikola Jokic
Questionable
Aaron Gordon
OUT
Jamal Murray
Questionable
Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
The game will be a high scoring drama, 235+ points in their last three matchups. The Pacers have a 3-0 lead in their head-to-head record this. However, with Haliburton questionable, the Pacers have a 0-3 record this season. On the other hand, Josh Giddey led Bulls come into this matchup with consecutive wins over play-in teams. However, the Pacers are favored to win this game.
The battle of the young teams, the Rockets are favored to win against the Magic. After 5 consecutive losses, the Magic produced an underdog victory against the Bucks in their last game. On the other hand, the Rockets have thrashed the Pelicans back-to-back and are favorites to win this game.
Houston Rockets
Current Status
Amen Thompson
OUT
Reed Sheppard
OUT
Fred VanVleet
OUT
UPDATED
Orlando Magic
Current Status
Moritz Wagner
OUT
Jalen Suggs
OUT
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns
The Grizzlies have a 3-0 head-to-head lead against the Suns in this regular seasons series. The Suns face an injured Grizzlies roster with Jaren Jackson Jr ruled out. Despite missing a DPOY candidate, the Grizzlies are favorites to win due to their bench depth.
Memphis Grizzlies
Current Status
Jaren Jackson Jr.
OUT
Santi Aldama
OUT
Zach Edey
Questionable
Luke Kennard
OUT
Phoenix Suns
Current Status
Bradley Beal
OUT
San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks
A matchup riddled by injuries, both teams come into this game with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. The Mavs have a 2-0 lead in this season’s head-to-head. A Mavericks team fighting injuries and short handed on the bench face the Spurs with De’Aaron Fox and Chris Paul. The Spurs are favorites to win their first game this season against the Mavs.
San Antonio Spurs
Current Status
Jeremy Sochan
Doubtful
Stephon Castle
Questionable
Dallas Mavericks
Current Status
Anthony Davis
OUT
P.J. Washington
OUT
Daniel Gafford
OUT
Dereck Lively III
OUT
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
The duo of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry is unstoppable as the Warriors are on a four-win streak. On the other hand, the Blazers are on a three-loss streak and face the Warriors without their multiple starters. The Warriors are favored to win by double-digits.
Both teams miss their best player of the seasons, Knicks without Brunson and Kings without Sabonis. The Knicks are on a three game losing streak and the Kings have won only one of their last three games. Despite an injury to Brunson, the Knicks are favored to win the game and will rely on Karl-Anthony Towns.
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