Cavs expected to start Tristan Thompson in Game 2 on Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is expected to join the starting lineup for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.
Head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters he liked how Thompson performed against Celtics' center Al Horford, citing specific advanced stats. Thompson limited Horford to 0 points when on the court at the same time while adding 8 points and 11 rebounds in just 21 minutes of play. If Thompson joins the starting five, Kevin Love would slide down to power forward with Kyle Korver likely the odd man out and heading to the bench.
Thompson has averaged 5.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game this postseason.
- 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
- Isaac Okoro coming off Cavaliers' bench on Saturday April 20th, 2024
- Donovan Mitchell (knee) starting for Cavaliers Saturday for Game 1; Isaac Okoro back to bench April 20th, 2024
- Darius Garland (back) starting for Cavaliers in Game 1 Saturday April 20th, 2024
- Cavaliers' Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) will not return Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Hornets' Bryce McGowens starting for Brandon Miller (wrist) Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Cavs officially rule out Darius Garland (back) Sunday April 14th, 2024