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April 23, 2024 | 7:19 pm EDT Update

Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 2?

NBA TV: “The belief within the building from speaking with multiple people, they believe Kawhi will make his 2024 Playoff debut tonight in Game 2.” 🍿 @JaredSGreenberg gives the latest update from Los Angeles ahead of Game 2 between the Mavs-Clippers

Duane Rankin: “He has a high care factor.” Chris Finch on Jaden McDaniels’ defense as he’s been defending Devin Booker. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/DNJi4FiXqS

Gerald Bourguet: Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on the challenge of stopping Devin Booker: “He’s such an explosive player….we’re lucky enough to have a few guys to throw at him, but again, you don’t really stop these guys. You just gotta try to keep ‘em from hurting you time and time again.” pic.twitter.com/F4aclcH0Go

Duane Rankin: “Very confident.” Frank Vogel on the Phoenix Suns responding to losing Game 1 by 25 points to T-Wolves. Said Grayson Allen’s right ankle is sore, but “he’s not going to miss this game.” Allen will start, won’t be on minute restriction, Vogel said. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/CEMpabCLaU

April 23, 2024 | 6:03 pm EDT Update

Goran Dragic on Luka Doncic winning a title: He needs to change a little bit, maybe trust his teammates more

“I think so, he can win, he just needs to change a little bit, maybe trust his teammates more,” Dragic said of Doncic, via The OGs podcast. “I’m not saying, because he does pass the ball, but just get off the ball a little bit more. And because of, you know, if you have the ball so much in your hand you get tired, and then it’s a long season and even in the playoffs you know I think that’s too much.”

Joel Embiid thought Sixers Game 2 loss was worse than Game 7 loss against the Raptors

“This is worse than Game 7,” Embiid, wearing dark glasses, said a couple of minutes later. Everyone knew what he meant. The Sixers have bad memories of opponent playoff 3s bouncing on the rim, and bouncing, and falling through. This was after Embiid pulled out his phone and showed reporters a picture of Brunson, before the ball was inbounded on the critical play, holding a generous portion of Maxey’s jersey in his hand.