This daily 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.
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets
This will be their third meeting of the season, with Celtics winning the first two games. The Nets have only won one game in their last 10 games. With six wins in their last seven games, the Celtics are clear favorites to win.
Boston Celtics
Current Status
Al Horford
OUT
Jayson Tatum
Available
Derrick White
OUT
Kristaps Porzingis
Available
Jaylen Brown
Available
Brooklyn Nets
Current Status
Nic Claxton
OUT
Noah Clowney
OUT
Cam Thomas
OUT
Trendon Watford
OUT
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons
Two young teams from East and West face each other for the first time. Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren for this match. On the other hand, a healthy Pistons can be a problem for anybody on their own day. OKC are favourites to win but an exciting matchup awaits the NBA fans.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Current Status
Jalen Williams
OUT
Chet Holmgren
OUT
Ajay Mitchell
OUT
Aaron Wiggins
Questionable
No major injuries for Detroit Pistons.
Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets
An injury struck Bulls led by Coby White and Nikola Vucevic faces the in form Houston Rockets. The Bulls have won their last four and are on a hot streak. However, the Rockets have won five consecutive games with four wins coming from double-digits. The Rockets are favorites to win against the injury struck Bulls.
Chicago Bulls
Current Status
Josh Giddey
OUT
Lonzo Ball
OUT
Ayo Dosunmu
OUT
Coby White
Probable
Houston Rockets
Current Status
Tari Eason
OUT
Reed Sheppard
OUT
Amen Thompson
OUT
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
In a crucial battle for the playoffs seeding, the Milwaukee Bucks face the Indiana Pacers. With a 2-1 head-to-head record lead, the Bucks are favored to win their third game this season against the Pacers. Both teams have an identical record of 37-28 coming into the matchup. The Bucks will be eager to avenge their recent loss to the Pacers, which came on Haliburton’s last-second four-point play.
Indiana Pacers
Current Status
Johnny Furphy
OUT
Isiah Jackson
OUT
Milwaukee Bucks
Current Status
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Probable
Damian Lillard
Probable
Kevin Porter Jr.
Probable
Miami Heat vs Memphis Grizzlies
The Miami Heat have been a disaster since the Jimmy Butler trade and are on a six-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Grizzlies have won four of the last five games. The Grizzlies offense will be a tough test for the out of form Heat team to handle.
Miami Heat
Current Status
Duncan Robinson
Available
Nikola Jovic
OUT
Haywood Highsmith
Available
Memphis Grizzlies
Current Status
Santi Aldama
OUT
Ja Morant
Questionable
Vince Williams Jr.
Doubtful
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
Both teams have their star players ruled out for the matchup. Both teams have won one game in their last five games. In three head-to-head meetings this season, the Pelicans have an upper-hand over the Spurs and are favorites to win their third tonight. A game that can swing either way.
New Orleans Pelicans
Current Status
Herbert Jones
OUT
Yves Missi
OUT
Zion Williamson
OUT
Brandon Boston
OUT
San Antonio Spurs
Current Status
Harrison Barnes
OUT
Charles Bassey
OUT
De’Aaron Fox
OUT
New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors
Game of the day, the Knicks face the Warriors at the Chase center. Two contrasting forms, the Knicks are 5-5 and the Warriors are 9-1 in their last 10 games. With Jalen Brunson ruled out for the matchup and Jonathan Kuminga back, the Warriors are favorites to win.
The Wizards have 14 wins this season, with five coming in their last 10 games. The Nuggets are playing a back-to-back game and could make a blunder against the Wizards. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in last 10 appearances and could hurt the Nuggets second seed chances. In an earlier season matchup, the Wizards have already defeated the Nuggets 122-113.
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