LaMarcus Aldridge (sore knee) won't play for Spurs Thursday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (sore right knee) will not play on Thursday versus the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Spurs are going to take a conservative approach as Aldridge has already dealt with knee soreness earlier this season. It also probably helps that the 76ers are expected to be without Joel Embiid (knee) on Thursday. David Lee, Dewayne Dedmon and Davis Bertans will also see an uptick in minutes, but Kawhi Leonard should benefit the most from the increased opportunity on offense.
Kawhi sees his usage rate shoot up from 29.0 to 35.6 when Aldridge is off the floor. Without yet accounting for the absence, our models project Leonard for 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.2 3-pointers versus Philadelphia.
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) won't play Sunday for Brooklyn April 14th, 2024
- Cam Johnson (toe) remains out for Nets on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Dennis Schroder (Achilles) out for rest of Nets season April 12th, 2024
- Brooklyn's Cam Johnson (toe) ruled out on Friday April 12th, 2024
- Cam Johnson (toe) downgraded Friday for Nets April 12th, 2024
- Brooklyn's Dennis Schroder (Achilles) questionable on Friday April 12th, 2024