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While Davis has consistently appeared on preliminary injury reports, he has not missed a game since November 6. Look to see him on the court on Christmas Day.

Anderson is a late addition to the injury report, but his potential absence won’t dramatically impact their rotation or fantasy basketball with the rest of the rotation healthy. He didn’t see the floor in their last game despite being healthy.

As expected, Doncic has been cleared to play for the second straight game. He dominated Portland in his return from a two-game absence on Monday, and he should be in for another big performance in this Western Conference Finals rematch, even though he is going against some tough defenders on the perimeter.

Hardy will be back after missing their last six games, but with the rest of their guard rotation healthy, he won’t play enough to be worth rostering.

Gordon was initially listed as probable, but now his status for this game is truly up in the air. However, no matter how large of a role he plays, Gordon won’t make much of an impact in fantast basketball. Kyle Lowry may see a few extra minutes, but he isn’t worth rostering.

Russell was limited to 16 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Pistons, a troubling development for a player who has disappointed regarding fantasy value. And he’s a left-handed shooter, so there’s no guarantee that D’Lo will be able to play through his thumb injury. If he sits, Gabe Vincent will play additional minutes off the bench.

James may officially be questionable for Wednesday’s game, but it’s tough to envision him not playing on Christmas Day. Expect to see him on the court in San Francisco.

O’Neale took a hit to the groin during Monday’s loss to the Nuggets, but he did return to the game and logged 29 minutes. With Devin Booker (groin) sidelined, O’Neale should remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Allen remains in the league’s concussion protocol, so he will not be available for Tuesday’s game. Ryan Dunn played 30 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nuggets and should be in for a similar workload, as the Suns will also be without Devin Booker (groin). However, Royce O’Neale remains a superior streaming option to Dunn.

Initially listed as dealing with a sore groin, Booker’s injury is now considered a strain, and he will not play against the Nuggets. Royce O’Neale did not offer much production in Monday’s loss to Denver, but he should be streamed as long as Booker remains out.

Bol will miss a third consecutive game with a knee contusion, but his status does not impact fantasy basketball. He isn’t guaranteed to be in the rotation once cleared to resume playing.