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April 18, 2026
Blocks three shots in loss
Diabate had two points (1-4 FG), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 18 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Analysis
Diabate tallied at least three blocks for the seventh time this season, closing out what could be considered a breakout campaign. However, although he was able to establish himself as the starting center in Charlotte, there are certainly some questions when it comes to his overall impact, especially for a team with lofty ambitions. In 75 appearances, Diabate averaged 7.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.7 combined steals and blocks.
April 17, 2026
Available to play
Diabate (hip) is available for Friday's Play-In Tournament game versus the Magic.
Analysis
Diabate should continue to start Friday, and with him active, there will be fewer minutes available for Ryan Kalkbrenner and Xavier Tillman. In Tuesday's Play-In Tournament win over Miami, Diabate finished with eight points, 14 rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes.
April 16, 2026
Added to injury report
Diabate is questionable for Friday's Play-In Tournament game against the Magic due to left hip soreness.
Analysis
It's not clear as to when Diabate picked up this injury, as he logged 36 minutes during Tuesday's overtime win over the Heat. The team will presumably monitor the injury closely leading up to tipoff and should have more information to share on his availability closer to game time.
April 15, 2026
Grabs 14 boards in win
Diabate posted eight points (4-5 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game victory over Miami.
Analysis
Despite scoring in single digits for the sixth straight game, Diabate found other ways to impact the game, most notably on the boards, where he grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds. Charlotte will now face either Philadelphia or Orlando, with the winner going on to face the Pistons in the opening round of the playoffs.