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Allen (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Thunder.

Allen was upgraded from questionable to available ahead of each of Phoenix's last three games but didn't see the floor in any of them. He may only be used in an emergency if active, though he was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Joe (personal) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Suns.

Joe is unlikely to suit up Saturday while attending to a personal matter. If the 26-year-old wing joins Jalen Williams (hamstring) on the inactive list, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain would all be candidates for increased playing time.

Reaves (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against Houston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

After being upgraded to questionable, Reaves has been ruled out for an eighth consecutive contest due to a left oblique strain. The 27-year-old guard can be considered questionable for Sunday's Game 4 in Houston. With Reaves sidelined, Luke Kennard should continue to take on an expanded role.

Okogie won't start Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, the Rockets are switching things up. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason will slide back into the starting lineup, while Okogie heads to the bench. As a reserve this season (46 games), Okogie has averaged 12.7 minutes per contest.

Sheppard will start Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

After coming off the bench and playing just 11 minutes in Tuesday's Game 2 loss, Sheppard will return to the first unit. The second-year guard started Saturday's Game 1 loss, during which he posted 17 points, eight assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 36 minutes.

Eason will start Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, Eason and Reed Sheppard will slide back into the starting lineup, while Josh Okogie heads to the bench. As a starter this season (34 games), Eason averaged 10.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.4 minutes.

Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise he suffered in practice but returned for Game 2, posting 23 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes. However, the veteran superstar sprained his left ankle during the loss and won't be available for Game 3, as the series shifts to Houston. Per Charania, the Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun on Friday. Durant's next, and perhaps final, chance to suit up this season will come in Sunday's Game 4.

Watson is out for Game 4 on Saturday against Minnesota.

Watson will be on the sidelines for a ninth consecutive contest Saturday due to a left hamstring strain, and it doesn't appear that the fourth-year forward is close to returning. The Nuggets should continue to depend more heavily on Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson on the wing Saturday.

Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves.

Gordon is in danger of missing a second straight game due to left calf tightness. If the veteran forward is not cleared to play, Spencer Jones, Tim Hardaway and Zeke Nnaji would be candidates for increased playing time.

Clark (illness) is off the injury report for Game 4 on Saturday versus Denver.

After sitting out Minnesota's Game 3 win over the Nuggets on Thursday, Clark has recovered from an illness. However, he's unlikely to see meaningful playing time off the bench Saturday.