"The Cavaliers are dealing with a lot of injuries on the perimeter for this game, with Donovan Mitchell (groin) already out and James Harden (fractured thumb), Dennis Schroder (ankle), Keon Ellis (fractured index finger) and Dean Wade (ankle) all listed as questionable. The Cavs played without Mitchell and Harden on Wednesday and lost to the Bucks, so if their players can't go they could have a big challenge against a Pistons squad missing only the suspended Isaiah Stewart."
"Oklahoma City does not have reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander listed on the injury report for their tilt against Denver tonight. This suggests that SGA will be on the court after having missed nine straight games, a major development even if he may be on a minutes restriction. The Thunder's lead in the Western Conference has shrunk to 1.5 games over San Antonio, so getting their MVP back on the court is major big news indeed."
"Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein should also make their returns after missing Wednesday's game, but Jalen Williams (hamstring) is still expected to be out. On the Nuggets' side, Jamal Murray is listed as questionable with an illness that caused him to leave Wednesday's game after only eight minutes while Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson remain sidelined."
Friday night features 10 NBA teams competing in five games, including matchups between top contenders. The Cavaliers face the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons while dealing with significant perimeter injuries, including Donovan Mitchell (out) and James Harden, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Dean Wade (questionable). The Thunder host Denver with reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected to return after missing nine games, though potentially on minutes restriction. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein should also return for Oklahoma City, while Jalen Williams remains sidelined. Denver's Jamal Murray is questionable with illness, and Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are unavailable. These injury situations significantly impact team performance and fantasy considerations.
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