Zach Collins ruled out for Trail Blazers in Game 1 with weak ankle
Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins has been ruled out for Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday due to left ankle inflammation.
Collins left Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies early due to some soreness and inflammation at the top of his left ankle. His absence in Game 1 could lead to additional minutes for Hassan Whiteside if the Trail Blazers decide to go big against the Lakers' starting frontcourt of Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee. It could also result in more minutes for Carmelo Anthony at the four and Gary Trent Jr. on the wing. Wenyen Gabriel may also see a boost after making the start in place of Collins in the second half on Saturday. Collins averaged 5.9 points and 6.4 rebounds during seeding play after missing almost the entire season.
Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Trail Blazers are 5.5-point underdogs on Tuesday.
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- 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
- Spurs' Zach Collins (thumb) starting for injured Victor Wembanyama (ankle) Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Zach Collins (thumb) questionable for Spurs on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Keldon Johnson (foot) remains out Sunday for San Antonio April 13th, 2024
- San Antonio's Malaki Branham (concussion) inactive on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Victor Wembanyama (injury management) ruled out for Spurs on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Zach Collins playing in second unit role for Spurs on Friday night April 12th, 2024