Deron Williams (abdomen) technically remains questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Thunder, though coach Rick Carlisle told the media he doesn't believe he'll play, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams (abdomen) technically remains questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Thunder, though coach Rick Carlisle told the media he doesn't believe he'll play, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Analysis:

While Carlisle stopped short of ruling any of his players in or out, he noted that he doesn't believe Williams will be able to play through the sports hernia that's plagued him since before Game 2. Carlisle clarified that Williams remains a game-time call, but at this point it appears as though Raymond Felton, Devin Harris and J.J. Barea (hamstring), who Carlisle believes will play, will handle most of the backcourt duties Thursday.