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Luka DoncicG
Available for Game 1
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Kristaps PorzingisF
Coming off bench in Game 1
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Olivier-Maxence ProsperF
Available for Game 1 of Finals
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Nikola TopicG
Has partially torn ACL
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Lauri MarkkanenF
Out for FIBA Qualifying Tournament
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Monte MorrisG
Non-factor in playoff run
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Jordan McLaughlinG
Lackluster production in playoffs
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Kyle AndersonF
Playoff woes amid uncertainty
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Naz ReidC
Impresses in award-winning season
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Giannis AntetokounmpoF
Will play for Greece
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Nickeil Alexander-WalkerG
Minimal impact in loss
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