Lillard has recorded seven and five assists in his first two games back, averaging 10 potential assists, while his season averages are over seven assists on 13 potential assists per game, with player forecasts today exceeding 6.5 assists.

Bobby Portis is becoming increasingly important in the series as an athletic frontcourt option, contributing 10 points and eight rebounds in 32 minutes during Game 3, following a 28-point, 12-rebound performance in Game 2.

In Game 4, Tyrese Haliburton needs to improve his scoring after averaging 15 points on 37% shooting, despite providing elite playmaking with 34 assists over three games.

Obi Toppin is a key backup for Rick Carlisle, averaging 11.9 points per game on 56% shooting in March, contributing 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting in Game 4.