Why chaos should be expected on last day of the NBA regular season
The final day of the NBA’s regular season should be wild with plenty of playoff implications contingent on Sunday's game results.APRIL 14
Jalen Smith - Questionable for SundaySmith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.
ImpactThere's a chance the Pacers end up being quite thin in terms of frontcourt depth, as Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) and Obi Toppin (ankle) are also questionable for the season finale Sunday. Smith has scored in double digits in three of his last five appearances off the bench.
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Ty Jerome - Out for season finaleJerome (ankle) will not play Sunday against Charlotte.
ImpactNo surprise here, as Jerome has been sidelined since October and remains without a timetable.
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Sam Merrill - Won't play SundayMerrill (neck) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hornets.
ImpactMerrill will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to a neck strain. His next chance to suit up will come in Cleveland's first-round matchup in the playoffs.
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Caris LeVert - Out against HornetsLeVert (knee) won't play against the Hornets on Sunday.
ImpactLeVert will be held out due to soreness in his left knee, and it sounds like the Cavaliers are being cautious with the playoffs looming. Donovan Mitchell (knee) is also out, while Darius Garland (back) is doubtful.
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Donovan Mitchell - Ruled out for SundayMitchell (knee) won't play Sunday against the Hornets.
ImpactThe Cavaliers will give their franchise guard the night off as they give his knee some extra rest for the playoffs. Darius Garland (back) is doubtful, and Caris LeVert (knee) will also be held out.
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Darius Garland - Doubtful for SundayGarland is doubtful for Sunday's game against Charlotte with a lower back contusion.
ImpactWith the playoffs looming, it appears the Cavaliers will give Garland the night off. Additionally, the Cavaliers have already ruled out Donovan Mitchell (knee) for this contest.
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