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Zubac supplied 27 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 loss to Denver in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Zubac led the Clippers with 27 points, albeit in a losing effort. While it was easily his best offensive showing to this point in the series, Zubac was oddly quiet on the glass. The Clippers will be hoping to avoid a third straight loss on Thursday, a loss that would bring the series to a close.

Turner closed Tuesday's 119-118 overtime victory over the Bucks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 21 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT) and nine rebounds over 43 minutes.

Turner supplied 20-plus points for the second consecutive contest, helping lead Indiana past Milwaukee in five games. The big man finished as the Pacers' second-leading scorer Tuesday, and he also grabbed at least six rebounds for the first and only time in the first round. Turner averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.6 assists across 32.2 minutes per game in the opening round.

Kleber (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Timberwolves, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Kleber has yet to suit up for the Lakers after undergoing surgery on his right foot Jan. 30, though he could make his debut in Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup. Jaxson Hayes has started all four outings during the first round but is averaging only 7.5 minutes per game, meaning Kleber could take on some responsibility at center if he's cleared to play,

Lopez won't start in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.

Bobby Portis will join the starting lineup in Tuesday's win-or-go-home game, pushing Lopez to the bench. The veteran big man has received limited playing time in the first round, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 16.8 minutes per game in four outings.

Allen finished with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and six steals over 25 minutes during Monday's 138-83 victory over Miami in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Allen did all of his work in 25 minutes, with the Cavaliers pulling away with this game super early. His career-high mark for steals in the regular season is five, but he managed to best that mark Monday. With the Cavaliers moving on to the next round, Allen currently holds postseason averages of 14.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 blocks and 2.5 steals.

Adebayo finished with 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 138-83 loss to Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Adebayo may have finished with his second double-double in this first-round series Monday, but it was nowhere near enough to keep his team from being eliminated in a four-game sweep. The Kentucky product's season comes to an end, averaging a double-double against Cleveland, with 17.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.

Sengun totaled a game-high 31 points (12-28 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Monday's 109-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

It was Sengun's best scoring performance so far this postseason, but it wasn't enough to stop a second-half comeback from Golden State. The fourth-year center is averaging 22.3 points, 11.5 boards, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals through the first four games of the series, and Sengun may need to come up big again in Game 5 on Wednesday if the Rockets are going to avoid elimination.

Ware closed with two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and seven rebounds across 15 minutes during Monday's 138-83 loss to Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Ware barely troubled the statisticians in terms of the scoring column, ending what has been a serviceable rookie campaign. Initially out of the rotation altogether, Ware eventually moved into a meaningful role, flashing some upside on both sides of the court. He is an intriguing prospect and one of the few positives to come out of the season for Miami.

Adams (illness) is available for Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Adams was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, though he'll suit up as the Rockets attempt to even the series at two games apiece. The veteran big man has averaged 5.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 18.0 minutes per game in three first-round appearances.

Landale (knee) is available for Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Landale will return to game action after missing the first three outings of the Rockets' first-round series against the Warriors due to a right knee contusion. The big man isn't guaranteed playing time, though he could step into the rotation if Steven Adams (illness) is ruled out.