Miami's Hassan Whiteside (knee) should be fine for Game 2
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside said his strained right knee bothered him throughout Tuesday's Game 1 win, but he doesn't anticipate the injury forcing him to miss any time.
"The first five seconds, I was extremely worried, but as I stood up, the pain went away," Whiteside said. "It bothered me throughout the game, but I’m a tough dude so I had to go out there and play. I couldn’t let my guys down." Whiteside briefly exited Game 1 after an awkward fall, but he quickly returned to the court and ended up logging 39 minutes. He may sit out Wednesday's practice as a precaution, but he should be fine for Game 2 on Thursday.
Whiteside is averaging 12.6 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game in the playoffs with a 66.7 Effective Field Goal Percentage. He finished the regular season ranked ninth with a 12.4 nERD.
- 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
- Collin Sexton (illness) still out Sunday for Utah April 14th, 2024
- Walker Kessler (nose) remains out Sunday for Memphis April 14th, 2024
- Utah's Collin Sexton (illness) questionable on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Collin Sexton (illness) remains out for Utah on Friday April 12th, 2024
- Collin Sexton (illness) likely out again Friday for Jazz April 12th, 2024
- Jazz's John Collins (back) out again on Thursday April 10th, 2024