April twentieth NBA Harm Report and Projected Beginning Lineups

Kevin Durant will as soon as once more be out for Brooklyn on Tuesday night time (Photograph by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)
- There are 5 video games on the NBA scheduled for Tuesday, April twentieth
- Essentially the most attention-grabbing sport of the day has the Los Angeles Clippers visiting the Portland Path Blazers
- Get the projected lineups and newest damage report for all 5 video games under
The NBA schedule is gentle for Tuesday with simply 5 video games on the docket – essentially the most attention-grabbing of which being the Los Angeles Clippers visiting the Portland Path Blazers.
The Clippers (40-19) are in third place within the Western Convention, 3.5 video games behind the first-place Utah Jazz, and have received eight of their final 9 video games. They’re 8.5-point street favorites Tuesday.
The Path Blazers (32-24 finds themselves in sixth place within the West and attempting to keep away from the play-in spherical. Portland is skidding, having misplaced three of its final 4 video games and 6 of its previous eight.
Here’s a rundown of the important thing accidents to remember Tuesday.
NBA Harm Information – April twentieth
- 6:30pm EST – Kawhi Leonard was dominated out Tuesday to the shock of many, and will likely be re-evaluated subsequent week
- Nets ahead Kevin Durant won’t play in opposition to the Pelicans due to a thigh damage
- Path Blazers guard Damian Lillard will sit out with a hamstring damage in opposition to the Clippers; Jusuf Nurkic can be out for Portland
- Timberwolves heart Karl-Anthony Cities is predicted to play versus the Kings after injuring his knee Sunday
April twentieth Projected Lineups
Magic vs Hawks Projected Lineups
Cole Anthony | PG | Trae Younger |
Gary Harris | SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
Dwayne Bacon | SF | Kevin Huerter |
Chuma Okele | PF | John Collins |
Wendell Carter Jr. | C | Clint Capela |
The Magic’s Terrence Ross (again) was hurting so badly Monday that he was unable to come back into the crew’s observe facility. Ross didn’t make the journey to Atlanta however may return Thursday when the New Orleans Pelicans go to Orlando. Like Ross, James Ennis (calf) will miss a second straight sport.
Danilo Gallinari (foot), De’Andre Hunter (knee) and Tony Snell (ankle) are all out for the Hawks. Nonetheless, there’s hope Hunter may return Wednesday in opposition to the Knicks in New York following a 15-game absence.
Nets vs Pelicans Projected Lineups
Kyrie Irving | PG | Lonzo Ball |
Bruce Brown | SG | Eric Bledsoe |
Joe Harris | SF | Brandon Ingram |
Blake Griffin | PF | Zion Williamson |
Jeff Inexperienced | C | Steven Adams |
Kevin Durant (calf) has been dominated out for the Nets after being injured within the opening minutes of Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Miami Warmth. Additionally for Brooklyn, Reggie Perry and Nicolas Claxton discovered Monday they are going to be pressured to sit down out this sport for NBA well being and security protocols.
The Pelicans’ James Johnson (adductor) is uncertain after being injured Sunday in opposition to the Knicks.
Hornets vs Knicks Projected Lineups
Terry Rozier | PG | Elfrid Payton |
Cody Martin | SG | RJ Barrett |
Jalen McDaniels | SF | Reggie Bullock |
Miles Bridges | PF | Julius Randle |
Vernon Carey Jr. | C | Nerlens Noel |
The Hornets may get Devonte Graham (quadriceps) again for this sport as he’s listed as questionable after lacking the earlier two video games. Malik Monk and Nate Darling are out with ankle accidents.
Alec Burks will miss a 3rd straight sport for the Knicks due to well being and security protocols.
Timberwolves vs Kings Projected Lineups
Ricky Rubio | PG | De’Aaron Fox |
Anthony Edwards | SG | Buddy Hield |
Josh Okogie | SF | Moe Harkless |
Jaden McDaniels | PF | Harrison Barnes |
Karl-Anthony Cities | C | Hassan Whiteside |
Karl-Anthony Cities left Sunday’s loss on the Los Angeles Clippers however was not listed on the Timberwolves’ damage report Monday. Jaylen Nowell (leg) has been unavailabe the final two video games and is uncertain Tuesday.
For the Kings, Richaun Holmes (hamstring) and Robert Woodard (again) have been dominated out.
Clippers vs Path Blazers Projected Lineups
Reggie Jackson | PG | CJ McCollum |
Paul George | SG | Norman Powell |
Terrance Mann | SF | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
Marcus Morris | PF | Robert Covington |
Ivica Zubac | C | Enes Kanter |
Serge Ibaka, who has been out since March 14 with a again damage, received’t play at Portland however is getting nearer to a return. It’s doable he may see motion Wednesday at dwelling in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Damian Lilliard (hamstring) will sit out his third straight sport for the Path Blazers. Josef Nurkic received’t play for damage administration.
John Perrotto has been protecting and writing about sports activities for varied retailers for over 40 years. His work has appeared within the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Related Press, Baseball Digest, and extra. John relies out of Beaver Falls, PA.