The win over the Mavs marked the end of the first chapter of Lin's season, which began when Carmelo Anthony became too hurt to play and Amar'e Stoudemire missed games due to a personal tragedy.
Philander's compatriots Albie Morkel and Richard Levi have featured in Somerset's T20 campaign have missed games due to international commitments.
Kassian suffered a back injury, and Steve Pinizzotto missed games due to an illness.
Michael Jordan's son will miss games due to playing in a three-on-three event during the summer, according to the AP.
All told, 18 players have been diagnosed with the illness, while several others have missed games due to "mumps-like symptoms".
This season, Rose has played in five of his team's nine games so far, having already missed games due to spraining both of his ankles (how do you even do that in the same game?).
Having missed games due to hamstring, foot, and back problems, he was deemed fit enough to come on as a late substitute against PSV in a Champions League match, but began limping shortly after coming on.
George Hill returned for the Pacers after missing Game Five due to a concussion.
During the Western Conference Finals against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Torres missed games two and three due to the flu.
Higuaín eclipsed Nordahl's record despite missing three games due to suspension.
