Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, and one block in 43 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 loss to Minnesota, ending Denver's season. He remained efficient from the field and orchestrated the offense, narrowly missing another triple-double. Jokic closes the year with elite all-around production, reinforcing his case as a top fantasy pick again next season. Jamal Murray struggled with 12 points on 17 shots, while Cameron Johnson added 27 points, highlighting the inconsistent support around Jokic.

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges posted 24 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and two three-pointers in 27 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 blowout win over Atlanta, helping New York close the series 4-2. He shot efficiently and finally broke out after multiple quiet scoring outings earlier in the series. While his peripherals remain modest, this scoring uptick is a positive sign entering the next round. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns continue to drive the offense, while Bridges' scoring consistency will be key for his DFS viability.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George tallied 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and five three-pointers in 40 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win over Boston, helping force a Game 7. He found his rhythm from beyond the arc, building on a strong shooting stretch over his last two outings. George's scoring surge adds needed balance alongside Tyrese Maxey, giving Philadelphia another reliable option in high-pressure spots. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Joel Embiid remain involved, but George's perimeter shooting boosts his DFS value entering the deciding game.

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals, and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 blowout win over Atlanta, helping secure a 4-2 series victory. He controlled the game despite limited shot attempts, doing most of his scoring at the free-throw line while facilitating offense. Towns has delivered elite all-around production throughout the series and remains a strong DFS anchor. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby continue to lead scoring, while Towns' playmaking adds a different layer to the offense.

Knicks' C Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds in a 140-89 win over Atlanta on Thursday, Apr. 30.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker remains a centerpiece for the franchise and won't be traded, according to team owner Mat Ishbia. "Devin Booker's going to lead us to a championship here in Phoenix," Ishbia said at his end-of-season availability on Thursday. "We're going to build the team around him, he's going to get better, just like I'm going to get better and everyone around the organization is going to get better." Booker has spent his entire 11-year NBA career with the Suns and has a contract through 2030. Still, there are questions about whether his future is in Phoenix, as the Suns haven't won a playoff series since 2023. Booker will turn 30 in October but should remain among the top fantasy producers in 2026-27. He finished this season with averages of 26.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, earning his fifth All-Star selection.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is expected to remain out on Friday in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, as he remains doubtful on the injury report. Isaac missed the end of the regular season and hasn't played in the playoffs due to a left knee sprain. Jamal Cain has emerged as his replacement in the rotation and even joined the first unit in Game 5 after Franz Wagner (calf) was ruled out. Wagner isn't playing on Friday either, putting Cain in a position to maintain his expanded role. However, he's a risky DFS option after managing just five points, four rebounds, and one steal in Game 5.

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Game 6 against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive game due to a left adductor strain. Due to Huerter's health issues, Caris LeVert has logged 25 minutes in back-to-back games off the Pistons' bench. However, the veteran has made a limited impact, scoring just two points in both outings. Since the Pistons are in an elimination situation on Friday, the starters are likely to get extra burn, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to left calf tightness. With Gordon remaining on the shelf, Spencer Jones is likely to get the starting nod again. The 24-year-old sophomore had one of the best performances of his young career in Game 5, totaling 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and three steals. He has a lot to live up to on Thursday night, but Jones' task will be made easier by the fact that he will face a short-handed Timberwolves team.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) won't be available in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, and the team has now officially ruled him out. Anderson's minutes went up in Game 5 after Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) dropped out of the lineup. But he won't get a chance to build on that momentum on Thursday. Instead, we will likely see much more of Terrence Shannon Jr., especially with Ayo Dosunmu (calf) also unavailable for Game 6.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will sit out Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This isn't surprising, given that Minnesota added Dosunmu to the injury report Thursday morning. It's a massive blow to the team, which already lost Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) in Game 4. Now, Mike Conley, Bones Hyland (knee), and Terrence Shannon Jr. must take care of business in the backcourt. Of these players, Hyland boasts the biggest fantasy upside, but he isn't at 100 percent either, having been on the original injury report with a questionable designation.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will play in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. As it happened before Game 5, Embiid has been upgraded from probable to available. Since making his 2026 postseason debut in Game 4 against Boston, Embiid has struggled from behind the arc, but he's still made a significant impact in the series. In two outings, Embiid has notched 29.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 36.5 minutes per game. With Philadelphia facing another elimination game, Embiid must be ready for another busy night at the office.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Orlando Magic. The veteran is enjoying a great series, but he appears to have sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's Game 5 win. Harris had his third consecutive 20-point outing on Wednesday and is averaging 19.8 points and 7.6 rebounds in the matchup. Javonte Green is the most likely candidate to slide into the starting unit if Harris can't play on Friday. As a result of Harris's absence, we might also see Paul Reed back in the rotation.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The German star sustained a right calf injury in Game 4 at the start of the week. Before sitting out Game 5, Wagner was listed as questionable on the injury report. Now, he has been ruled out immediately, which isn't a good sign. Jamal Cain filled Wagner's spot in the starting lineup in Game 5, amassing five points, four rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes. Wagner's absence also benefited Anthony Black, who was much more productive. In 39 minutes off the bench, Black contributed 19 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. DFS managers should prioritize Black over Cain again on Friday.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. This leaves open the possibility that Durant will return from a three-game absence, but ESPN's Shams Charania reported earlier Thursday that the former MVP won't play. Even with Durant sidelined, Houston has won back-to-back games and can extend the series to Game 7 on Friday. Sources have told Charania that Durant's injury typically requires at least two weeks to return to play. Durant hurt his ankle on April 21, meaning 12 days will have passed since his injury by the time a potential Game 7 takes place on Sunday. Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason have greater fantasy significance without Durant.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is considered questionable for Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Due to right heel inflammation, Ingram couldn't complete Game 5 and might now miss additional action. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5 but logged only two minutes. It was actually Jamal Shead who benefited most from Ingram's injury, logging 34 minutes off the bench. He had a fine game as well, with 18 points, one rebound, seven assists, and two steals. Jamison Battle is also in a position to see more minutes without Ingram.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (knee) will play in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Coming into Thursday, Hyland had a questionable tag on the injury report due to a sore left knee, but the team has since upgraded his status to available. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) sidelined, Hyland has an opportunity to play a more significant role for the Timberwolves. On Thursday, the team might also be without Ayo Dosunmu (calf), who was added to the injury report earlier in the day with a questionable designation. In Game 5, Hyland was among Minnesota's top scorers with 15 points, but he didn't do much else in 23 minutes off the bench.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) will be available on Thursday in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks. The versatile veteran was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report due to a lower back contusion. Hart was quiet in Game 5, but he's had a decent series overall. Across 34.8 minutes per game, Hart has averaged 9.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.6 steals. His scoring numbers have dropped in the postseason due to poor 37.0 percent field-goal efficiency. He has made only 15.8 percent of his attempts from behind the arc.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden posted 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in Wednesday's 125-120 Game 5 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP made half of his eight three-point attempts and finished 7-for-13 overall from the field. On the downside, Harden was responsible for six of Cleveland's 14 turnovers, yet he was the team's only starter with a positive plus/minus, finishing with a plus-10 in 40 minutes. Harden has struggled to handle the ball throughout the series, recording 6.0 turnovers per game. However, he's done a great job overall, averaging 22.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2.0 steals, while shooting close to 50 percent. He's gone 41.0 percent from deep on nearly eight attempts per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder was the X-factor in Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Toronto Raptors, scoring 19 points and dishing out two assists in 21 minutes off the bench. Schroder played the entire fourth quarter and scored 11 points as Cleveland turned a 103-100 deficit into a Game 5 victory. The German veteran was 7-for-11 from the field, including 3-for-6 from behind the arc. So far, Schroder's role has been quite limited in the first-round series, but he showed on Wednesday that he is ready to step up if called upon. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2023 World Cup MVP had averaged only 4.0 points per game against Toronto.