Injuries likely to impact quality of play in NBA postseason

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13), forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Kyrie Irving (11) run up-court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 15, 2021, in New York. The Nets won 105-91. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, talks to Devin Vassell, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up high to dunk the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (Vincent Carchietta/Pool Photo via AP)

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell works on the court before the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Mitchell will miss the final three games of the regular season as he continues to receive treatment for the sprained ankle that has kept him out since April 16, the team said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)