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Hukporti (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pistons.

Hukporti tore his meniscus in his left knee and underwent surgery Feb. 28, though the questionable tag bodes well for the rookie. However, the 23-year-old center's potential return isn't expected to cause any waves in the rotation.

Sims (thumb) is not listed on the Bucks' injury report for Saturday's matchup with the Pacers in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.

Sims underwent thumb surgery March 17 and missed the remainder of the regular season, but he's available for the start of the Bucks' postseason run. The 26-year-old won't be guaranteed a spot in the rotation during the playoffs, as Bobby Portis returned from his 25-game suspension late in the regular season to serve as the top backup at both frontcourt spots.

Lopez (rest) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.

Lopez rested in the Bucks' regular-season finale against the Pistons, but he'll be good to go for the start of the playoffs. The veteran center finished the regular season averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting (including 37.3 percent from three on 4.7 3PA/G), 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game.

Davis (adductor) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Davis continues to manage a left adductor injury, but he's trending toward playing in Friday's Play-In Game in Memphis. The superstar big man had a stellar performance in Wednesday's win against the Kings, finishing with 27 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.

Capela (hand) won't play in Friday's Play-In Game versus the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Capela hasn't played since March 10 due to a sprained left hand. Onyeka Okongwu will continue to start in his absence. Atlanta will have to advance past Miami in the Play-In Tournament to give Capela another chance at suiting up this season.

Valanciunas registered four points (2-2 FG), one rebound and two blocks over 10 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to the Mavericks.

Valanciunas was traded from the Wizards to the Kings in February and has primarily operated as the backup center to Domantas Sabonis. Across Valanciunas' 32 regular-season appearances for Sacramento, including nine starts, he averaged 8.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.9 minutes.

Collins chipped in two points (1-1 FG) and one assist over five minutes during Wednesday's 109-90 Play-In Game loss to the Heat.

Although he didn't see much run in this game, Collins saw his role increase in 2024-25 following his trade from the Spurs. He appeared in 28 games for Chicago, averaging 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers in 19.7 minutes per game.

Sabonis closed with 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Dallas.

While Sabonis had another strong performance on the glass, he failed to make much of an offensive impact as the Kings' season came to an end. The 28-year-old center could be firmly on the trade block this summer after averaging 19.1 points, 13.9 boards, 6.0 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.7 steals over 70 regular-season appearances as Sacramento looks to overhaul a disappointing roster. Still, the three years and $136.4 million left on Sabonis' current contract will limit his suitors.

Davis amassed 27 points (9-23 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game victory over the Kings.

The 32-year-old led the Mavericks in scoring as they pushed one win closer to the playoffs. Davis has been productive when he's been on the court in April, averaging 24.8 points, 11.4 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.2 blocks and 1.4 threes in five appearances, and he'll likely need to come up big again Friday in Memphis if Dallas is going to claim the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.

Adebayo finished with 15 points (6-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 109-90 win over Chicago in the Play-In Tournament.

Adebayo once again led the way in the paint for Miami in the Play-In Tournament, leading all Heat players in rebounds to go along with a team-high-tying steals mark in a double-double performance. Adebayo was a double-double machine during the regular season, reaching that mark in 36 outings.