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Robert Williams (toe) available to play Tuesday

As expected, Williams was upgraded from probable to available and will play against the Washington Wizards. Williams will likely have to battle his turf toe condition all year; it caused him to miss the last four games, and he may be hobbled, but he does produce great per minute. If he gets the start, he’ll be a much better play, while Tristan Thompson will lose some minutes now that Williams is back.

Lineup update: Wizards will start Westbrook, Neto, Beal, Hachimura, and Len Tuesday

Neto will get the start for the Wizards after missing the last game. Beal is also in, and neither player should have any minutes restrictions.

Raul Neto (hamstring) will play Tuesday

As expected, Neto was upgraded from probable with a hamstring injury to available and will play against the Boston Celtics. With Westbrook and Beal both active, Neto’s minutes aren’t as stable as they were with no Beal, but he’s still likely to play minutes in the high twenties. He will start for the team and is likely to be a good value on the slate, as he won’t have any minutes restrictions.

Lineup update: Hornets will start Ball, Rozier, Bridges, Washington, and Biyombo Tuesday

The Hornets are changing up their lineup to match the Pacers. Biyombo will get the start at the center position, while McDaniels moves to the bench. Sabonis is starting for the Pacers, so Biyombo will be there to match up and will be a great value in a slate starved of the value. McDaniels is incredibly risky off the bench, while Cody Zeller’s minutes should stay the same, although it’s difficult to detect how the matchups will flow for the team.

Lineup update: Pacers will start Brogdon, Justin Holiday, McDermott, Brissett, and Sabonis Tuesday

Sumner had been starting for the team before his injury, but despite LeVert’s absence, the Pacers will run with Justin Holiday in the starting lineup. This makes Sumner hard to prioritize as his minutes security is almost entirely gone, while Justin Holiday will be a better play. Brogdon also gets the start in his return.

Malcolm Brogdon, Aaron Holiday, and Edmond Sumner all available to play Tuesday

Although they’ll be without LeVert, the Pacers will be getting some reinforcements for their play-in game. Sabonis was cleared earlier, and Brogdon, Aaron Holiday, and Sumner were all cleared to play and all will be available to face the Hornets. Brogdon will likely have his minutes managed, as he’ll be playing in 5-6 minute stints, but he should be cleared to start. Sumner will likely start for the Pacers, but may not play heavy minutes as the playoff rotation tightens, and TJ McConnell will almost certainly close for the team. Aaron Holiday won’t play much at all now that Brogdon, Sumner, and McConnell are all present for the team. Brogdon will be risky due to his minutes cap, while Sabonis will still be the top option for the team.

Domantas Sabonis (quad) will play Tuesday; Edmond Sumner (knee) and Aaron Holiday (toe) remain questionable; Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) to play in 5-6 minute stints if cleared to play, remains questionable

In the pre-game news conference for the team, coach Bjorkren gave a few updates for the Pacers ahead of their play-in game vs the Hornets. Sabonis was upgraded to questionable and will play. Brogdon, Sumner, and Aaron Holiday are all closer to game-time decisions. Brogdon looks like he’ll be cleared to play based on how he and some of the coaches have talked; it was mentioned that he’d play in 5-6 minute stints, since he’s been out since the end of April and will need to have his conditioning in check. Sumner has missed four games himself, but seems to be close to returning as well. Holiday has missed the last four games also, but his role would likely be diminished if Brogdon ends up cleared to play. TJ McConnell is certainly the Pacers preferred ballhandler, and they have run him for heavy minutes in the past. If Brogdon sits, it’ll likely be all McConnell and Sabonis, with Justin Holiday, Oshae Brissett, and Doug McDermott pitching in at the other wings.

Caris LeVert (protocols) ruled out Tuesday

LeVert was ruled out due to the health and safety protocols, and will miss the Pacers play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is a devastating blow for the Pacers, who even if they win tonight will likely be without LeVert for multiple games. It’s unclear if LeVert tested positive or not, but it’s likely that’s the case as that’s usually what causes a player to miss multiple games. The Pacers still have four players questionable; Sabonis and Brogdon are the big names, but Aaron Holiday and Edmond Sumner are also questionable, which looms larger now that there’s no LeVert. Sabonis is expected to play, as is Sumner, while Brogdon will be a game-time decision. With no LeVert, Myles Turner, and Jeremy Lamb, it should be heavy minutes for Brogdon and Sabonis (if they play), and TJ McConnell (especially if Brogdon sits). Sabonis will certainly be the top producer, and has played heavy minutes for the Pacers; he averages 1.37 FPM per CourtIQ with no LeVert or Turner. Sumner and Justin Holiday will pick up a few minutes as well, but it should be the Sabonis and Brogdon (or McConnell) show.

Lineup update: Louis King will start in place of Maurice Harkless Sunday

Another post lock adjustment- Louis King gets the start for Harkless. King was already a great value, and this will cement it, but it’s unfortunate that this news comes ten minutes after the game had started for the Kings.

Lineup update: Bucks will start Teague, Merrill, Connaughton, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, and Diakite Sunday

The Bucks capped off the regular season with a completely shifted lineup 10 minutes after their game started. They took out their regulars, and rested them all in exchange for the end of bench players. Although this news came out after the game started, it’s an ironically fitting way to end the regular season.

Lineup update: Kings will start Wright, Hield, Harkless, Metu, and Jones Sunday

Lineup update: Mavs will start Doncic, Hardaway Jr., Finney-Smith, Porzingis, and Powell Sunday

Lineup update: Bulls will start White, Temple, Williams, Young, and Markkanen Sunday

As expected, Lauri and Young start in the frontcourt in place of the injured Theis and Vucevic. With no LaVine, Coby White will likely lead the starting lineup in usage along with Thad. Williams will likely play heavy minutes, while Temple may end up having his minutes managed.

Lineup update: Bucks will start Holiday, Forbes, DiVincenzo, Giannis, and Lopez Sunday

Forbes gets the start for the Bucks, while the rest of the lineup is the same for the Bucks. With the Nets having a huge lead on the Cavs, it’s likely the Bucks have nothing to play for, and rest their starters in the second half, particularly Giannis and Jrue. It’s tough to prioritize anyone on the Bucks due to the volatility behind the minutes.

Harrison Barnes, Marvin Bagley, and Hassan Whiteside ruled out Sunday

As expected, the Kings will be without Barnes, Bagley, and Whiteside against the Utah Jazz. This should mean another run of heavy minutes for Damian Jones, Chimezie Metu, Louis King, and Delon Wright, as the Kings are extremely shorthanded, particularly in the frontcourt.