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Okongwu is questionable for Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Knicks due to right knee inflammation.

Okongwu put together a solid performance in Game 1, logging 19 points and seven rebounds, but he appears to have picked up a right knee injury during the game, putting his status in question for Monday. If he is unable to go, Mouhamed Gueye and Tony Bradley would be candidates for increased roles.

Bane (illness) is listed as available for Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Pistons.

Bane was a non-participant in the Magic's morning shootaround while dealing with an illness, but he has been cleared to suit up for the start of Orlando's first-round series. The 27-year-old was spectacular in the Play-In Tournament loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday, erupting for 34 points on 10-for-16 shooting. With Orlando now starting their official playoff run against Detroit, Bane should step back into his usual heavy workload on the wing.

Isaac (knee) is out for Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons.

Isaac will miss a 20th straight game due to a left knee injury. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday for Game 2.

Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Raptors.

Bryant will remain sidelined for his sixth straight game, though head coach Kenny Atkinson did indicate he's trending in the right direction. For now, he can be considered questionable for Game 3 on Thursday.

Quickley (hamstring) is questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Knicks on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Quickley sustained a hamstring injury during the Raptors' regular-season finale against the Nets and has been listed as day-to-day ever since. If Quickley remains out, the Raptors will likely continue to lean on Jamal Shead.

Williams (ankle) returned to the bench during the second quarter of Game 1 against Phoenix on Sunday, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Williams was checked on by medical staff in the locker room after sustaining a right ankle injury. He has been cleared to return and will continue to serve as a key piece off the Thunder's bench.

Williams went to the locker room during the second quarter of Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Suns on Sunday due to an apparent right leg injury, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams was seen grabbing at his right leg after taking contact while setting a screen on Devin Booker, and the former will undergo further tests to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Kenrich Williams figures to see a bump in playing time for as long as Williams is out of the game.

Goodwin (undisclosed) went to the locker room during the second quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Thunder on Sunday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

It's not exactly clear what caused Goodwin to exit Sunday's game, but the team should have an update once he is evaluated by medical staff. Grayson Allen and Haywood Highsmith should see more minutes for as long as Goodwin is out of the game.

George recorded 17 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during the Sixers' 123-91 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday.

George had less field-goal attempts than both VJ Edgecombe (16) and Kelly Oubre (14), but George's work at the charity stripe still led to him finishing as the 76ers' second-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (21 points). The Sixers could be without Joel Embiid (appendectomy) for the opening round of the playoffs, so George may need to be more selfish on offense to alleviate some of the burden off Maxey's shoulders.

Maxey logged 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists and one rebound over 37 minutes during the 76ers' 123-91 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Sunday.

Maxey scored 14 of his team-high 21 points in the first half, though he connected on just five of 14 field-goal attempts in that span. The Sixers' offense struggled in Game 1, with Maxey being the only player on the team to score 20-plus points, and he also got his teammates involved with a game high in assists. He is going to be the engine to the Sixers' offense, especially in the absence of Joel Embiid (appendectomy).