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5 players who could return from injury and impact the NBA Playoffs (assuming they happen)

By Lucas Seehafer

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 23: Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers is introduced prior to an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 23, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 23: Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers is introduced prior to an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 23, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

4. Malcolm Brogdon — Indiana Pacers

Like Brown, Malcolm Brogdon suffered a muscle injury just prior to the NBA shutting down; however, his injury was of his left quadriceps. Brogdon was reported to be “week-to-week” following his partial quadriceps strain, though surgery was, luckily, able to be avoided.

The main concerns about Brogdon’s injury aren’t too dissimilar from that of Brown, mainly that a quick return to play after the league resumes may predispose him to re-injury. However, as was said in regard to Brown, proper treatment and management should limit that risk.

Brogdon, unfortunately, has a history of left quadriceps strains, as he suffered the same injury in February of 2018 while a member of the Milwaukee Bucks; that injury caused the guard to miss a number of weeks.

Brogdon was having a good, though not great, season prior to his injury. However, having a healthy Brogdon in addition to a healthy Victor Oladipo in the rotation would be huge for the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs. They are currently the 5-seed in the Eastern Conference and would be matched up against the Miami Heat if the playoffs started today.

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