April 27th NBA Injury Report and Projected Starting Lineups – Tatum and Walker Out for Celtics

• There are six games on the NBA schedule for Tuesday, April 20th
• The most interesting game of the day has the Los Angeles Clippers visiting the Portland Trail Blazers
• Get the projected lineups and latest injury reports for all six games below

The NBA schedule is light for Tuesday with just six games, highlighted by the Eastern Conference-leading Brooklyn Nets playing Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena in Tampa, the Raptors’ home for the COVID-19-impacted season.

The Nets (41-20) hold a one-game lead over the Philadelphia 76ers (40-21) in the conference standings and are favored over the Raptors.

Toronto (26-35) is in 12th place in the East but is still very much in the chase for a spot in the play-in tournament. The Raptors trail the 10th-place Washington Wizards (27-34) by one  game.

Here is a rundown of key injuries to be aware of Tuesday.

NBA Injury News – April 27th

• The Celtics will be without two of their top players, Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kemba Walker (side), as they host the Thunder
• Rockets guard John Wall (hamstring) will not only sit out the home game with the Timberwolves but has been declared out for the remainder of the season
• The Rockets are getting Christian Wood (ankle) and Kevin Porter Jr. (COVID-19 protocols) back for Tuesday’s game

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April 27th Projected NBA Starting Lineups

Trail Blazers vs Pacers Projected Lineups

The Pacers will again be without Domantas Sabonis (back) and Myles Turner (toe), who have been declared out. Both will miss their fifth straight games. Meanwhile, Jeremy Lamb (knee) and Goga Bitazde (ankle) are questionable for Indiana.

Bucks vs Hornets Projected Lineups

P.J. Tucker (sore left ankle) and Rodions Kurucs (bruised right biceps) are questionable for the Bucks.

For the Hornets, Malik Monk and Nate Darling are both doubtful with sprained right ankles.

Thunder vs Celtics Projected Lineups

The Thunder’s Luguentz Dort (strained hip) is expected to play after sitting out the first game of a back-to-back Monday. Tony Bradley (sprained left ankle) is questionable, and Josh Hall (sore knee) won’t play.

Both Jayson Tatum (left ankle impingement) and Kemba Walker (strained left side) will sit out for the Celtics. Robert Williams (left knee soreness) is questionable.

Nets vs Raptors Projected Lineups

Bruce Brown will sit out for Brooklyn because of right knee soreness. Alize Johnson and Nicolas Claxton will miss the game because of NBA health and safety protocols.

For the Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. (bruised lower left leg) and Paul Watson (left knee tendinitis) are questionable. Jalen Harris (hip inflammation) is doubtful.

Timberwolves vs Rockets Projected Lineups

The Timberwolves’ Jaylen Howell (bruised lower left leg) is questionable.

The Rockets’ John Wall (hamstring) has been declared out for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Houston is getting Christian Wood (ankle), Kevin Porter Jr. (COVID-19 protocols) and Avery Bradley (illness) back for this game. Eric Gordon (groin) and D.J. Augustin (sprained left ankle) are out.

Mavericks vs Warriors Projected Lineups

Eric Paschall (left hip flexor strain) won’t play for Golden State, but he has started participating in three-on-three practice drills.