MAY 9•USATODAY.COM
Celtics vs. Cavaliers NBA player props - Eastern Semifinals | Game 2Player props are available for Jayson Tatum and Jarrett Allen, among others, when the Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Gard...
Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic's consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again
Nikola Jokic was the only player to rank among the NBA's top 10 in points, rebounds and assists per game this seasonMAY 9•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dean Wade - Won't play ThursdayWade (knee) won't suit up for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with Boston.
ImpactWade has been out of commission for two months now, and with no positive updates to speak of, it's safe to assume he's still not close.
MAY 8•ROTOWIRE
Ty Jerome - Won't play in Game 2Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 2 versus the Celtics on Thursday.
ImpactJerome has not logged a single minute this postseason as he continues to recover from ankle surgery, and there aren't any indications that that'll change anytime soon.
MAY 8•ROTOWIRE
Jarrett Allen - Listed as questionable againAllen (ribs) is questionable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Celtics.
ImpactDespite a negative in-game report from TNT's broadcast saying Allen wasn't able to do much in recent practices and was having trouble sleeping due to the rib injury, coach J.B. Bickerstaff said after the Game 1 loss that the Cavaliers' starting center is showing signs of progress, per Bobby Manning of CLNS. Allen has missed four straight games and was listed as questionable ahead of each contest, so his current status doesn't provide much optimism.
MAY 8•ROTOWIRE
Craig Porter Jr. - Ruled out for Game 2Porter will remain on the sidelines for Game 2 against the Celtics on Thursday.
ImpactPorter has yet to suit up for any of the Cavaliers' playoff games thus far, but even if he were active, it's unlikely he'd touch the court. His next chance to wear a uniform will come Saturday.
MAY 8•ROTOWIRE
Jayson Tatum hasn't been lighting it up in the playoffs, but Celtics aren't worried - The Boston GlobeThe attention he draws from defenses opens up things for teammates, and Tatum is excelling as a playmaker.
MAY 8•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
