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  • Naz Reid C | CHA

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Roughed up in Game 4

    Reid ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-109 victory over San Antonio in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

    Reid injured his ankle early in the fourth quarter but returned to the contest. He was also involved in the game's pivotal news item, as he was on the receiving end of Victor Wembanyama's Flagrant 2 foul, which caused the MVP candidate's ejection. Reid avoided injury despite taking an elbow to the face and managed a solid line that came one rebound shy of a double-double. The series is now guaranteed to last at least two more games, and Reid's high floor will make him a solid DFS target for Game 5.

  • Knicks' Ariel Hukporti: Increased role Sunday

    Hukporti closed Sunday's 144-114 victory over the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with five points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes.

    Hukporti logged double-digit minutes for just the third time this postseason, taking advantage of the fact that the game was done and dusted early. Although his role is likely to remain very limited, it is worth noting that opposing teams have started to go in the direction of intentionally fouling Mitchell Robinson. Should this continue, Hukporti could be called upon in specific situations, given that he is at least somewhat reliable from the free-throw line.

  • Naz Reid C | CHA

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Returns to game Sunday

    Reid (ankle) returned to Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs, per the game broadcast.

    Reid went down in a heap in the fourth quarter before limping to the locker room due to an apparent right ankle injury. Fortunately, he was able to return to the contest shortly thereafter.

  • Naz Reid C | CHA

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Heads to locker room Sunday

    Reid went back to the locker room during Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals due to an apparent right ankle injury, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

    Reid went down in pain early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest after getting rolled up on by Luke Kornet. With Reid out of the lineup, the starting five is likely to play the majority of the remaining minutes of Game 4.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Ejected Sunday

    Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. He'll finish the game with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes.

    The star big man was tossed with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter after elbowing Naz Reid in the chin. With Wembanyama unavailable for the remainder of the game, Luke Kornet should help pick up the slack.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Valiant effort in defeat

    Embiid logged 24 points (8-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 144-114 loss to New York in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    Embiid was a bright spot for the 76ers in Sunday's season-ending defeat, as he shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor. Embiid was clearly laboring throughout the second-round series, missing Game 2 and failing to produce at the level he did in the opening round against Boston. The star big man averaged 18.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 29.0 minutes per contest in three Eastern Conference Semifinals appearances.

  • Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-doubles in victory

    Towns tallied 17 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds and two blocks across 20 minutes in Sunday's 144-114 win over the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

    While he put up only seven shots, Towns was extremely efficient on the offensive end and was one of six Knicks players to score in double figures. The star big man also impressed as a playmaker, leading all players in assists. He has taken on a larger facilitating role of late and has dished out at least six dimes in seven straight games. After sweeping the Sixers, Towns and the Knicks will now await the winner of the Cavaliers-Pistons series.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go Sunday

    Embiid (hip) is available for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks.

    Embiid will shake off his probable tag due to right hip soreness and suit up in Sunday's do-or-die matchup. The star big man has struggled through two appearances in the series, during which he has averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 blocks while shooting 35.7 percent from the field in 30.0 minutes per contest.

  • Paul Reed C | DET

    Pistons' Paul Reed: Makes first appearance of series

    Reed tallied 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 FT) and three rebounds over 10 minutes during the Pistons' 116-109 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Saturday.

    Reed was a healthy DNP for the first two games of the series, but the veteran big man checked in during the third quarter of Saturday's game. He made an immediate impact off the bench, connecting on all of his shots from both the field and charity stripe, and his plus-11 point differential was second-best on the Pistons behind Ausar Thompson (plus-12). Given his solid play off the bench in Game 3, Reed should be part of Detroit's rotation for Game 4 on Monday.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Likely to play in Game 4

    Embiid (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks.

    Embiid was unable to play in Game 2 due to an ankle injury. He returned for Game 3 on Friday and played 35 minutes in a 108-94 loss, and while he's now dealing with a hip issue, the injury doesn't appear to be severe enough for him to miss Sunday's do-or-die contest. Embiid has averaged 24.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.0 blocks over 34.3 minutes per game across six postseason contests.

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