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  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: True game-time decision Thursday

    Wembanyama, who's listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver due to right ankle soreness, is a "true 50/50" after participating in San Antonio's morning shootaround, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.

    Tynan notes that it was a light shootaround, with no up-and-down court time, but Wembanyama participated during the portion of practice open to the media. Despite being active Thursday morning, the superstar's status for the evening tilt against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who are on the second night of a back-to-back set after blowing out the Rockets on Wednesday, remains up in the air. If Wembanyama doesn't suit up, it would be his first absence since missing two consecutive contests at the beginning of January due to left calf soreness. He's missed 14 games this season and would be ineligible for season-long awards if that reaches 18.

  • Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant: Fares well off bench

    Bryant contributed 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one block over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Magic.

    With Jarrett Allen (knee) still sidelined, Bryant made the most of his minutes as Cleveland's backup center. He has struggled with his efficiency over his last three outings, however, shooting 34.8 percent from the field with 7.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 14.9 minutes per contest.

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    Heat's Kel'el Ware: Good to go Thursday

    Ware (shoulder) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

    Ware is all set to return from a one-game absence. With this news, Simone Fontecchio could lose some playing time, with Ware likely to reprise his spot in the rotation. Over his past five appearances (all off bench), Ware has averaged 12.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 2.6 steals in 29.4 minutes per game.

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    Pelicans' Yves Missi: Contributes defensively Wednesday

    Missi posted six points (3-6 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 victory over the Raptors.

    Missi hasn't scored in double digits since Jan. 25 against the Kings, but the second-year center contributed on the defensive side of the floor with two blocked shots. Wednesday was his 23rd multi-block game of the season, three of which have come over his last four outings. Since returning from a seven-game absence in February due to a strained left calf, Missi has averaged 5.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks over 14.9 minutes per game.

  • Goga Bitadze C | ORL

    Magic's Goga Bitadze: Exits rotation Wednesday

    Bitadze (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Magic's 128-122 win over the Cavaliers.

    Bitadze had seen action in each of the Magic's previous four games, but his most recent two appearances had come in garbage time at the end of blowouts. With Wednesday's contest remaining competitive throughout, Bitadze failed to get off the bench while Moritz Wagner handled all the backup center minutes behind starter Wendell Carter. So long as Carter and Wagner are available, Bitadze is unlikely to be featured in the rotation.

  • Raptors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Minimal runtime in return

    Jackson-Davis (finger) totaled zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across three minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to New Orleans.

    Jackson-Davis was given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's contest after missing the two games prior due to a dislocated finger. However, even with Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) sidelined, Jackson-Davis saw just three minutes of court time in the second half. Jackson-Davis played 10 minutes or more in his first two appearances with the Raptors in February, but he has seen minimal playing time since the All-Star break. He's unlikely to start seeing consistent minutes unless Jakob Poeltl or Sandro Mamukelashvili were to miss time along with Murray-Boyles.

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    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Swats three shots Wednesday

    Poeltl contributed eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to the Pelicans.

    Poeltl had minimal production offensively in his return from a one-game absence due to an illness, but he contributed defensively with a game-high three blocks that also tied a season high. Since returning from an extended absence due to a back strain, Poeltl has averaged 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals over 26.1 minutes per game.

  • 76ers' Andre Drummond: Iffy for Thursday's game

    Drummond is listed questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to back spasms.

    Drummond was a late addition to the 76ers' injury report, which suggests his back may have bothered him upon waking up Thursday or presented problems for him during pregame shootaround. Though he's come off the bench over the Sixers' last four games during Joel Embiid's (oblique) ongoing absence, Drummond will likely start Thursday if he's able to overcome the back injury, as Philadelphia has downgraded Adem Bona (back) to out for the contest. Clarity on Drummond's status should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the game's 7 p.m. ET tipoff.

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    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Scores 18 off bench in loss

    Reid notched 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 loss to the Clippers.

    The Timberwolves suffered a blowout defeat Wednesday, but Reid was one of the few standout performers for Minnesota, as he notched his best scoring output since a 20-point effort against Dallas on Feb. 20. Reid has scored in double digits off the bench in seven of his nine outings since the All-Star break, averaging 12.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He remains a serviceable fantasy asset despite his second-unit role.

  • Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Double-double streak snapped

    Towns closed Wednesday's 134-117 victory over Utah with 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists across 30 minutes.

    Towns finished just three rebounds away from recording what would've been his third consecutive double-double with at least 20 points. He also did a good job as a playmaker and notched at least seven assists for a second consecutive contest. Towns' numbers seem to be trending in the right direction of late. He has scored at least 17 points in six games in a row, tallying five double-doubles while averaging 22.7 points, 12.8 boards and 4.2 dimes per contest over that stretch.

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