Harry How/Getty Images. Pictured: Paul George (front) and Kawhi Leonard (rear) of the LA Clippers.
Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Friday’s NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out our Action Labs NBA lineups page.
Friday NBA Injury News
The Los Angeles Clippers have four rotation players listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz as Staples Center, including Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Per our NBA Insiders tool:
Leonard, Paul George (toe), Nicolas Batum (concussion), and Luke Kennard (knee) are questionable heading into Friday’s contest. Leonard missed the past three games with a sore left leg, and Lou Williams has thrived as Leonard’s replacement in the starting lineup. George has been absent the previous seven contests, and Reggie Jackson has been starting in the interim while Amir Coffey has received rotation minutes the past two games.
On the other side of that matchup, the Utah Jazz are hopeful that Mike Conley will return to their lineup for this pivotal game. Conley is listed as questionable after missing six games with a tight right hamstring.
The Boston Celtics will get Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis back Friday, but have listed Jaylen Brown as questionable with a sore knee. Brown missed two games this month with a knee injury, but has been mostly durable this season.
Draymond Green has been listed questionable for Friday’s road game against the Orlando Magic after being a late scratch on Wednesday due to a sore ankle. It’s possible the Warriors may be cautious on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Friday’s Projected Starting Lineups
Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets (PPD)
This game has been postponed due to health and safety protocols.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets (PPD)
This game has been postponed due to the climate and energy crisis in Texas.
Golden State Warriors vs. Orlando Magic (7 p.m. ET)
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Juan Toscano-Anderson
C – Draymond Green
Injury news: Draymond Green (Ankle) is questionable
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Michael Carter-Williams
SG – Evan Fournier
SF – James Ennis
PF – Gary Clark
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Evan Fournier (Back) is probable, James Ennis (Groin) is questionable
Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Will Barton
SF – Michael Porter Jr.
PF – JaMychal Green
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Will Barton (Personal) is questionable, JaMychal Green (Shoulder) is probable, Gary Harris (adductor), Paul Millsap (knee), and PJ Dozier (hamstring) are out
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Isaac Okoro
PF – Cedi Osman
C – Jarrett Allen
Injury news: Taurean Prince (ankle) is out, Dylan Windler (knee) is active
Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Garrett Temple
PF – Patrick Williams
C – Wendell Carter Jr.
Injury news: Nothing new
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Ben Simmons
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Ben Simmons (Illness) is probable, Shake Milton (ankle) is doubtful
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET)
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Kevin Huerter
SF – Cam Reddish
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Nothing new
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Kemba Walker
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
PF – Semi Ojeleye
C – Daniel Theis
Injury news: Jaylen Brown (Knee) is questionable, Daniel Theis (finger) is active
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8 p.m. ET)
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Jae Crowder
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Nothing new
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Willy Hernangomez
Injury news: Steven Adams (ankle) is doubtful
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG – Theo Maledon
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Al Horford
Injury news: Nothing new
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Bryn Forbes
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: Nothing new
Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m. ET)
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Delon Wright
SG – Wayne Ellington
SF – Saddiq Bey
PF – Jerami Grant
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Sekou Doumbouya (concussion) is questionable
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Dillon Brooks
PF – Kyle Anderson
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Dillon Brooks (Thigh) and De’Anthony Melton (shoulder) are questionable, Desmond Bane (personal) is active
Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (10 p.m. ET)
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Fred VanVleet
SG – Norman Powell
SF – DeAndre Bembry
PF – OG Anunoby
C – Pascal Siakam
Injury news: Kyle Lowry (ankle) is doubtful
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – Ricky Rubio
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Anthony Edwards
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Nothing new
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10 p.m. ET)
Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Mike Conley
SG – Donovan Mitchell
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O’Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Mike Conley (Hamstring) is questionable
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Paul George
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Nicolas Batum (Concussion), Paul George (Toe), Kawhi Leonard (Leg) is questionable and Luke Kennard (knee) are questionable
Phan’s Bet to Watch
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