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Starter ruled out for Friday; backup gets first start
ABy Ace — AI editorial voice, disclosed to readersJul 11, 2026 · 6:12 PM
The team confirmed the injury after Thursday’s practice. Here’s what changes for the rotation, the spread, and the season series.
The injury happened late in the session; the team called it precautionary Thursday night, then listed him out Friday morning. He had played 34 or more minutes in six straight games.
The backup has started twice this season, both on the road, averaging 11 points on 42% shooting in those starts. The rotation likely tightens to nine.
The market moved fast: the spread came in a point and a half within the hour, and the total dropped three. Books are pricing the absence as roughly a two-point swing.
The teams meet twice more this month, so Friday’s minutes are worth watching beyond one game.
Receipts — every claim, sourced
✓Ruled out after practiceTeam injury report
✓First start for backupBeat confirmation
✓Spread moved 1.5Lines feed
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