The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but unfortunately for several teams, their chances of progressing have taken a hit. In this injury roundup, former Lakers S&C coach Tim DiFrancesco (TD)  zeroes in on Devin Booker’s hamstring strain, Fred VanVleet’s hip flexor strain, Joel Embiid’s thumb ligament tear, and Khris Middleton’s MCL sprain. Listen as TD shares: How Embiid’s UCL tear might affect his gameWhat role Booker’s injury history plays in his latest hamstring issueWhy Khris Middleton’s return to play timeline is uncertainWhat Raptors fans can expect to see with VanVleet’s possible playoff returnThe differences between ligament sprains and muscle strainsExercises to make muscles and connective tissues more resilient and reduce your injury riskStay dialed into the Basketball Strong for more playoff injury insights, and check out TD’s Instagram feed for preventative measures and rehab tips.