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Lively is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, Mavericks beat reporter Landon Thomas reports.

Daniel Gafford started the second half with Lively remaining in the locker room. If the second-year big man is unable to return, Gafford and Maxi Kleber will likely both see an uptick in playing time.

Claxton (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Golden State, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Claxton was a late addition to the injury report while dealing with lingering lower back soreness. With Ben Simmons (rest), Noah Clowney (ankle) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) also sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back set, Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson will likely play heavy minutes at center.

Williams is starting Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Williams will join the first unit after both Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee) were ruled out prior to tipoff. Williams should be in line for more opportunities than usual Monday, especially considering he was sat down for rest purposes Saturday against the Rockets. Duop Reath and Jabari Walker should also see more chances due to Portland's lack of frontcourt depth.

Davis (foot) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Davis has played through left plantar fasciitis over the past couple of weeks, and he's expected to do so again Tuesday. Over his last five games, Davis has averaged 30.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.6 steals over 36.0 minutes per game.

Porzingis will enter the starting five in Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Porzingis underwent foot surgery in June and will return to game action earlier than his initial timetable suggested. The big man should be expected to operate under a minutes restriction in his return, though the club is thin at center due to Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) being sidelined.

Filipowski (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Filipowski will miss his second straight game due to a right ankle sprain he suffered against San Antonio this past Thursday. His next opportunity to play will be the Jazz's second leg of a back-to-back set against the Nuggets on Wednesday. Drew Eubanks and Brice Sensabaugh are likely to see an uptick in playing time due to Filipowski's injury.

Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Ayton has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his seventh consecutive game due to a right finger sprain. Robert Williams should see an increased role with Ayton joining Donovan Clingan (knee) on the sideline.

Missi is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Missi was cleared to play Monday after missing Friday's game due to left shoulder soreness, but the rookie first-round pick will come off the bench in his return. Missi started in 11 straight games prior to his injury, and for the season he is averaging 7.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks over 23.2 minutes per game.

Theis will start Monday's game against the Pacers.

Yves Missi (shoulder) has been cleared to play after missing the Pelicans' last game, but Theis will stick in the starting lineup for a second straight game. On Friday, Theis posted three points, five rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 18 minutes during a loss to Golden State.

Gibson is in the Hornets' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic.

Gibson has played 13 minutes off the bench collectively over his last two games, but he will start at center Monday while Moussa Diabate comes off the bench. In his five starts this season, Gibson has averaged 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds over 14.2 minutes per game.