What It Means:

OG Anunoby is dealing with a hip injury, one that is expected to cost him some time on the shelf. While Precious Achiuwa would likely be first up to take Anunoby's place, he is out with a shoulder injury. As such, it'll instead be Birch that makes the start down low alongside Pascal Siakam.

Our models project Birch for 9.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 25.5 FanDuel points across 28.6 minutes of action.