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Lawson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Cleveland.

Lawson popped up on the injury report because of back spasms. The 25-year-old logged 14 minutes in Game 1 of the series, though he logged only seven total minutes in the last two contests, meaning his absence won't have much of an impact on the rotation.

Banchero finished with 25 points (6-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and two blocks across 38 minutes in Saturday's 113-105 win over Detroit in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Banchero easily had his best showing of this series by falling one assist short of a triple-double. With Orlando now leading the series 2-1, the 23-year-old will look to keep his club on track when the Magic and Pistons meet again for Game 4 on Monday night.

Huerter didn't return to Saturday's 113-105 loss to the Magic due to left hip soreness, finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes.

Huerter finished the third quarter but did not play in the fourth due to the left hip issue. The 27-year-old swingman's next opportunity to play will come in Monday's Game 4 in Orlando, where the Pistons will look to even the series.

Huerter is questionable to return to Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Magic due to left hip soreness.

Huerter finished the third quarter but is questionable to play in the fourth due to the hip issue. If he's unable to return, the swingman will finish with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes.

Mitchell will start Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against Phoenix on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With Jalen Williams (hamstring) sidelined, Mitchell will enter the starting lineup. In 16 regular-season starts, the 23-year-old averaged 14.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.3 blocks and 1.3 steals while shooting 41.7 percent from deep across 28.6 minutes.

Allen (hamstring) is available for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Allen has been upgraded from questionable to available for a fourth straight game, though he didn't see minutes in any of Phoenix's last three contests. The veteran wing isn't guaranteed to see the floor Saturday and may only be used in case of an emergency.

Goodwin (calf) is listed as out for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against Oklahoma City.

Goodwin will now miss a second consecutive contest, so his next chance to suit up will be Monday for Game 4. With Goodwin ruled out, Collin Gillespie is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.

Durant continues to receive treatment on his left ankle sprain. While the Rockets are one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether the multi-time All-Star would suit up for Game 4. If Durant can't get on the floor Sunday, Reed Sheppard could remain in the starting lineup.

Joe (personal) has been ruled out for Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Suns on Saturday.

As expected, Joe will miss Game 3 while attending to a personal matter, and his next chance to play will come in Game 4 on Monday. With the 26-year-old wing and Jalen Williams (hamstring) both out, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain are candidates for increased run.

Goodwin (calf) will go through pregame warmups before Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against Oklahoma City, Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Goodwin remains questionable for Game 3. However, head coach Jordan Ott stated that the 27-year-old will go through warmups before a decision is made regarding his availability. He suffered an ankle injury during the 119-84 loss to the Thunder to begin the series and was ruled out for Game 2. If Goodwin can't suit up, Collin Gillespie is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup.