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Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 26 points off the bench in Sunday's 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, bolstering his sixth-man award candidacy. The Heat will now look to win two road play-in games to secure a playoff berth.
Norman Powell was cleared to play in Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks after managing a groin injury. He provided a significant boost to the Miami Heat's rotation, scoring 25 points in the 143-117 victory. His return comes at a critical time as the Heat prepare for the upcoming play-in tournament.
Rasheer Fleming earned his first career start for the Phoenix Suns in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oso Ighodaro was named to the starting lineup for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.
Jordan Poole transitioned to a reserve role for the New Orleans Pelicans' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
John Collins returned to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers in their Sunday matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
Bez Mbeng was named to the starting lineup for the Utah Jazz's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Jaylen Clark was named to the starting lineup for the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
Dylan Harper did not start for the San Antonio Spurs in their regular-season finale against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
Immanuel Quickley will not return to Sunday's game against the Nets due to right hamstring tightness. Before exiting, Quickley recorded four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds, and two steals across 17 minutes of play.
Mason Plumlee has been confirmed as a starter for the San Antonio Spurs in their Sunday matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
Collin Sexton is available for Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Bulls guard had been managing finger and elbow injuries but has been cleared for action.
Collin Gillespie has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a shoulder injury.
Patrick Williams will play in Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The forward had been dealing with a thumb injury but has been cleared to participate.
Jalen Green is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee injury.
Mikal Bridges successfully extended his NBA-leading consecutive games played streak to 638 in Sunday's season finale against the Charlotte Hornets. Although Bridges was confirmed to be in the starting lineup, he was utilized under a strict minutes restriction, logging only 23 seconds of action. As the Knicks are already locked into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, Bridges was the only starter to see the floor, ensuring his historic durability streak remains intact.
Stephon Castle will play in Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs player had been dealing with a foot injury but has been cleared for the contest.
Daniel Gafford will not play in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The Mavericks center has been ruled out for rest purposes.
Matisse Thybulle has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The Trail Blazers wing had been dealing with an ankle injury, but has received the green light to suit up for the matchup. No further restrictions were reported regarding his availability for the contest.
Devin Vassell has been cleared to play in Sunday's season finale against the Denver Nuggets. Vassell, who had been managing a rib injury, is officially listed as available for the contest. His return provides a boost to the Spurs' rotation for their final game of the 2025-26 regular season.
