Friday, May 1, 2026
Injury Report
The Celtics-Sixers Game 7 on Saturday has a significant injury cloud hanging over it. Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable after briefly exiting Game 6 with a knee issue. He has been a cornerstone of Boston's run, averaging 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 6.8 assists through six games. If he can't go or is limited, the Celtics will lean on Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh.
On the Philadelphia side, Joel Embiid and Paul George are both listed as probable. Embiid has averaged 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists in three first-round appearances, while George contributed 23 points in 40 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win. If George's condition worsens, Justin Edwards and Kelly Oubre could see expanded roles.
Elsewhere, the Magic's Franz Wagner has been ruled out for Game 6 against Detroit with a right calf strain, and Jonathan Isaac has been downgraded to out with a left knee sprain. Anthony Black and Jamal Cain figure to carry heavier loads for Orlando. The Pistons will be without Kevin Huerter for a second straight elimination game, with Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert and Javonte Green candidates for more minutes.
Luka Doncic remains doubtful and on a slow recovery path from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and he has not yet been cleared to scrimmage. Toronto's Brandon Ingram will not play Friday after exiting Game 5 with right heel inflammation, leaving the Raptors to rely on Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead. Tobias Harris has been cleared and removed from the injury list.
Standout Performances
No standout individual performances were reported from yesterday's games.
Notable Results
The Toronto Raptors pulled off a stunning overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 112-110, in what was a must-win situation on the road. The narrow two-point margin in OT made it one of the closest finishes of the postseason so far, and it forces the series to continue. Cleveland will need to regroup after failing to close out at home.
The victory is especially notable given that Ingram did not suit up for Toronto. The Raptors got the job done by committee, keeping their season alive and setting up what should be a pivotal next game in the series.