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Barnes notched 21 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), one rebound and seven assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 126-113 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The fifth-year forward delivered a solid performance to open the Raptors' playoff run, but Barnes wasn't able to match the output of Donovan Mitchell (32 points) for the Cavaliers. Barnes may need to find another gear on offense if Toronto is going to avoid an early exit. He's scored 20-plus points only twice in eight April contests, averaging just 15.8 points, 6.9 assists, 5.4 boards, 1.1 steals and 0.9 threes on the month.

Jokic supplied 25 points (11-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 win over Minnesota in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Jokic got off to a slow start, scoring just six points on four shots through the first half of play, but he came alive after halftime and helped the Nuggets open the third quarter with an 18-6 run. "To win a championship, you need the guys to step up at the right moment," Jokic said during a recent interview. "If it is not your night one game, it's OK because the next one is coming soon."

Murray recorded 30 points (7-22 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 16-16 FT), five rebounds and seven assists across 39 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.

While Murray struggled to get his shot to drop and missed all eight of his three-point attempts, he did an excellent job of creating contact and getting to the charity stripe for easy buckets. He was perfect at the line, committed only two turnovers in his 39 minutes of floor time and ended his evening with a team-best plus-13 differential in the 11-point win.

Mitchell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns.

Mitchell missed two consecutive contests due to left ankle injury management at the end of the regular season, but he's good to go for the playoffs. The second-year guard averaged 10.2 points, 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 22.8 minutes per tilt over his final 10 regular-season appearances (four starts).

Caruso (rest) is available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns.

Caruso is completely off the injury report after missing the regular-season finale. Look for him to reprise his role with the second unit.

Holmgren (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns.

Holmgren ended the regular season with two straight absences due to lower-back spasms, though he's set to return to the lineup Sunday. The star big man averaged 18.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.3 minutes per showing over four regular-season appearances in April.

Wallace (toe) is not on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Suns.

Wallace missed Oklahoma City's final two regular-season games with a minor toe issue, but he'll return to the lineup for the playoffs. Wallace put in averages of 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.9 steals per game in the regular season.

Hartenstein (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 1 meeting with the Suns.

Hartenstein skipped the Thunder's final two regular-season games to rest his calf, but he'll be back in action Sunday. Hartenstein should start, which will push Branden Carlson back to the second unit.

Williams (Achilles) will be available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns.

Williams missed the regular-season finale due to right Achilles tendinitis, marking his second straight absence. He's completely off the injury report ahead of the postseason and will likely play a reserve role in the frontcourt.

Williams (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against Phoenix.

Williams sat out the Thunder's last two regular-season games due to right hamstring injury management but is ready for the start of the playoffs. The star forward averaged 16.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 27.4 minutes per game over his final five regular-season appearances.