Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. He has been cleared to return from a deep-vein thrombosis in his right calf, which sidelined Lillard for the final weeks of the regular season and Game 1 against the Pacers. Lillard's presence is sure to provide a boost for the Bucks, who lost Saturday's series opener 117-98. However, the nine-time All-Star struggled in this matchup during the regular season, scoring only 18.3 points per game on 35.5 percent shooting from the field.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th career postseason triple-double in Monday's 105-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. He added three steals to his tally while shooting 8-for-16 from the field with a 4-for-8 effort from deep. Jokic had an extremely busy night and played the entire second half. Fatigue may have contributed to Jokic recording five of his seven turnovers after halftime, including three in the fourth quarter. Still, it was another hugely impressive performance from Jokic, who trails only Magic Johnson (30) and LeBron James (28) on the all-time postseason triple-doubles list.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was sensational in Monday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, helping the team tie the first-round series with a 105-102 road win. Leonard already had 21 points by halftime and finished as the leading scorer in the contest with 39 points on 15-for-19 shooting. He went 4-for-7 from deep, including a buzzer-beating triple to end the first half. The two-time Finals MVP also produced a high-level defensive effort, notching two steals and one block. Additionally, he had three rebounds and five assists in 39 minutes. Leonard has always been a strong playoff performer and looks set to have another impressive series. With two games played, he is shooting 70.6 percent against the Nuggets, averaging 30.5 points with 2.5 steals.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson put up a game-high 37 points on 12-for-27 shooting in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Brunson made it back-to-back 30-point efforts to start the 2025 postseason, but he failed to lead his team to victory this time around. The two-time All-Star finished 4-for-12 from downtown and shot 9-for-11 from the free-throw line, wrapping things up with three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals across 44 minutes of action. For the second game in a row, Brunson briefly exited the contest in the fourth quarter, which is slightly concerning. However, even if he is dealing with some ailment, it certainly isn't affecting his performance. Through the first two games of the series, Brunson has averaged an impressive 35.5 points along with 7.5 assists.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scored a team-high 33 points on 11-for-21 shooting in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks. Playing in just his second career postseason game, Cunningham erupted for 20 first-half points, helping the Pistons snap a historic 15-game postseason losing streak. The team had not won a playoff contest for 17 years. Cunningham posted a second consecutive double-double in the series, capping off his line with 13 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Detroit has played well to open the postseason, and the next couple of games will be extremely special as NBA playoff basketball returns to Motown for the first time since 2019. Cunningham should relish the occasion.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris had a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double as the team tied its first-round series against the New York Knicks with a 100-94 road victory on Monday night. Harris led the Pistons with 43 minutes, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe. His line included one assist and one steal. It has been an impressive start to the postseason for Harris, who has averaged 20.0 points and 9.5 rebounds with 58.3 percent shooting through the first couple of games. His improved performances are a big bonus for the Pistons, who saw Harris produce mediocre efforts throughout the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber (foot) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The German veteran continues to recover from foot surgery. Kleber has not seen any action since Jan. 25, but his return appears to be approaching, as he has been practicing. However, it remains unclear whether Kleber will have a significant role with the Lakers since he has yet to play for his new team. When he was still in Dallas, Kleber averaged 3.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.7 minutes this season.

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (personal) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed Game 1 of the series for personal reasons. Jackson II averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 15.8 minutes during the regular season, making 28 appearances after missing the first half of the campaign with a foot injury. However, the 20-year-old logged only two minutes of action during the Play-In Tournament and is unlikely to receive significant playing time under normal circumstances during the playoffs.

Denver Nuggets' C Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, finishing with 26 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds in a 102-105 loss to the Clippers on Monday, Apr. 21.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will be active on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report, as Gordon continues to manage a calf injury. The team upgraded his status to available before tip-off. The 29-year-old played a key role in Saturday's 112-110 overtime victory against the Clippers, scoring 25 points and picking up eight rebounds with two steals. This means Gordon has scored 25-plus points in three of his last seven outings.

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) remains away from the team and will not be an option for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 2016 NBA champion has appeared in only seven games in 2025, and it's unknown when he will be back in the fold for Miami. Bam Adebayo, who led the Heat with 24 points in Sunday's Game 1 loss, and Kel'el Ware will continue to be the team's primary frontcourt options on Wednesday, with Haywood Highsmith providing cover off the bench.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 21-year-old missed the final month of the regular season due to a left calf strain, and it's unclear when he will be available again. Dieng averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes during the regular season. With his absence, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams are positioned to earn more playing time off the Thunder bench.

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (ankle) was hurt during an optional workout on Monday. Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald reports that Rozier sprained his left ankle and will be listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks a fresh setback for Rozier, who has looked like a shadow of his former self in 2024-25 and fell out of the rotation at the end of the regular season. He also didn't take the floor against Cleveland in Sunday's Game 1.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Lillard was on track to rejoin the lineup for either Game 2 or Game 3 in the series, and it seems like his comeback might occur in Tuesday's game. On Monday, Lillard practiced fully, with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers saying, "He looks great to me." The Bucks were hammered 117-98 in Game 1 in Indianapolis and need Lillard back as soon as possible. Ryan Rollins will lose his starting spot once Lillard returns, while Kevin Porter Jr.'s playing time is also under threat.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks. This isn't a surprise, as Stewart missed time at the end of the regular season due to inflammation in his right knee and sat out the end of Game 1. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. With Stewart absent, Paul Reed will move up the depth chart, but Detroit may also opt to deploy smaller lineups more in Monday's game.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been listed as questionable for Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Stewart has been dealing with inflammation in his right knee since the end of the regular season and made an early exit in Game 1, leaving with over nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The 23-year-old big man had two points in the contest with five rebounds and two blocks. Paul Reed is likely to enter the rotation on Monday if Stewart can't play, although he probably won't see much time on the court behind starting center Jalen Duren, who will aim to bounce back in Game 2 after being held to seven points and six rebounds in Saturday's loss.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) has been listed as probable for Monday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Gordon is back on the injury report with a right calf strain, but he is likely to play. The veteran was one of the stars of the show in the series opener on Saturday, posting 25 points, eight rebounds, and two steals in 46 minutes. The Clippers must improve their defensive effort against him on Monday night, though they aren't the only team that has struggled to contain him, as Gordon is averaging over 20 points per game this month.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) doesn't believe he'll face a minutes restriction in Sunday's playoff battle with the Orlando Magic. He suffered from posterior impingement in his right knee, forcing him to miss nine of the Celtics final 20 games of the regular season. Fortunately, head coach Joe Mazzulla reported Brown has looked good. Despite struggling from the three-point line, the 28-year-old has played well against Orlando during the 2024-25 campaign (two games), averaging 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. While the injury is still somewhat concerning for fantasy managers, Brown is worth including in any DFS lineup on Sunday.

Dallas Mavericks' F Anthony Davis scored 40 points on 16-of-29 shooting in a 106-120 loss to Memphis on Friday, Apr. 18.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) will play in Friday's elimination game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant is dealing with a "severe" ankle sprain and received an injection in his ankle on Thursday. He was originally listed as questionable for Friday's game before the team upgraded his status to available. Morant's presence in the lineup is a major boost for Memphis, but it remains to be seen how effectively he can play through his ankle injury.