The Play-In Tournament concludes with the final playoff berths in the East and West up for grabs.
Miami's star swingman will miss Friday's SoFi Play-In Tournament game against the Chicago Bulls.
Joel Embiid will test New York inside, while Philadelphia's perimeter defense must contain Jalen Brunson.
The defending champs come into the playoffs on a roll, and its experienced core could be too much for L.A.
Watch today's Basketball Africa League action as Bangui SC (Central African Republic) faces Al Ahly Ly (Libya) in Nile Conference play.
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