Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz.
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’s NBA Injury News
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has played through a back injury all season and is questionable heading into Friday’s game with Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid suffered a hard fall on his tailbone in Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lonzo Ball is questionable with a sprained ankle. The New Orleans Pelicans point guard missed the second half of Wednesday’s game with the ankle injury and has dealt with a knee injury throughout the season.
Donovan Mitchell missed the Utah Jazz’s game on Wednesday after suffering a concussion in their previous game and is questionable entering Friday’s game.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Friday’s Projected Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. ET)
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Jeremy Lamb
SF – Justin Holiday
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Nothing new
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte’ Graham
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – PJ Washington
C – Cody Zeller
Injury news: Nothing new
Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards (7 p.m. ET)
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Kevin Huerter
SF – De’Andre Hunter
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Clint Capela (Hand) is probable.
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Isaac Bonga
PF – Rui Hachimura
C – Robin Lopez
Injury news: Nothing new
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans (7:30 p.m. ET)
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: Nothing new
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Lonzo Ball (Ankle) is questionable.
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Isaac Okoro
PF – Larry Nance Jr.
C – Andre Drummond
Injury news: Larry Nance Jr. (Wrist) is questionable.
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Elfrid Payton
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Reggie Bullock
PF – Julius Randle
C – Mitchell Robinson
Injury news: Reggie Bullock (Neck) is questionable.
Sacramento Kings vs. Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De’Aaron Fox
SG – Buddy Hield
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Marvin Bagley
C – Richaun Holmes
Injury news: Nothing new
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Aron Baynes
Injury news: OG Anunoby (Calf) is questionable.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Orlando Magic (8 p.m. ET)
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Reggie Jackson
SG – Luke Kennard
SF – Terance Mann
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Nothing new
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Cole Anthony
SG – Evan Fournier
SF – James Ennis
PF – Aaron Gordon
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Nothing new
Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Ben Simmons
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Joel Embiid (Back) is questionable.
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – D’Angelo Russell
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Josh Okogie
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Naz Reid
Injury news: D’Angelo Russell (Quad) is questionable.
Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder (8 p.m. ET)
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – James Harden
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Kevin Durant
C – DeAndre Jordan
Injury news: Nothing new
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG – Theo Maledon
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Al Horford
Injury news: Nothing new
Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Gary Harris
SF – Will Barton
PF – Paul Millsap
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Nothing new
Spurs Projected Lineup
PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Lonnie Walker
SF – DeMar DeRozan
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – LaMarcus Aldridge
Injury news: Nothing new
Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz (10 p.m. ET)
Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Josh Richardson
SF – Tim Hardaway Jr.
PF – Dorian Finney-Smith
C – Kristaps Porzingis
Injury news: Nothing new
Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Mike Conley
SG – Donovan Mitchell
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O’Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Donovan Mitchell (Concussion) is questionable.
Phan’s Bet to Watch
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