Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Joel Embiid is probable for Philadelphia's win-or-go-home Game 5 on Thursday, continuing to appear on the injury report following his appendectomy earlier this month. He returned in Game 4 and has averaged 29.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across his two appearances this postseason.

Josh Hart is questionable with a lower-back contusion, while Brandon Ingram has been ruled out after leaving a game early with a right heel issue. Hart's absence would push more minutes to Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado, while Ingram's unavailability opens the door for Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle.

Kevin Durant is out for the fifth time in six games with a left ankle sprain and bone bruise, with the bone bruise considered a two-week minimum injury. That timeline puts his availability for a potential Game 7 in serious doubt. Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason are all expected to see increased run in his absence.

Franz Wagner remains questionable for Orlando after being diagnosed with a right calf strain Tuesday and missing the morning shootaround. Jonathan Isaac is now doubtful for Game 6 on Friday. Aaron Gordon is questionable for Thursday after missing two games with left calf tightness. Ayo Dosunmu is a late addition to Minnesota's injury report as questionable, joining Bones Hyland (knee). With Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo already out, the Timberwolves' backcourt depth is being tested significantly.

Kevin Huerter will miss Detroit's win-or-go-home matchup with a left adductor strain, with Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert candidates for added minutes. Austin Reaves has been cleared and removed from the injury report.

Tuesday's Detroit-Orlando series clash produced a remarkable dual performance. Cade Cunningham dropped 45 points to go with 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Paolo Banchero matched him with 45 points of his own, adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists in the loss. It's rare to see two players hit 45 in the same playoff game.

Ausar Thompson made his mark on the defensive end in Detroit's 116-109 win, recording 5 steals alongside 15 rebounds and 6 assists despite scoring just 6 points.

Detroit defeated Orlando 116-109, keeping their playoff hopes alive. No additional game results were provided for the other contests played yesterday.